Betsy Greer (author of Craftivism: The Art of Craft and Activism and Knitting for Good!) talks to Peachy Keen about the power of positive affirmations, the lingering division between art and craft, and her life as a maker & permission giver. We discuss those pussy hats and what you can do with them, professors that are jerks, gatekeepers vs. permission givers, and growing up southern with the bad craft of the 70s.
Other links referenced during this episode:
Catherine Hicks: Hide a Hat and Fight Back
Raise Your Hand and Say Yes Podcast & The Jealous Curator: Art for your Ear Podcast
Betsy Greer's These Are Dangerous Times, Cross-stitch
Betsy Greer's You Are So Very Beautiful Project
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