Why Craft Night?
After months of isolation during pandemic quarantines and working exclusively on remote digital projects alone in my bedroom, I was feeling burned out, missing my community, and making art for myself. I always held a deep love for all types of artistry, and I love to try my hand at new crafts. I knew I needed to create a habit in my schedule that so there would be regular weekly time dedicated to non-commercial creativity. So, I decided to start hosting a craft night.
My goal was to create an accessible space for folks of all skill levels from seasoned professionals to those who hesitate to call themselves artists. I especially focus on crafts that you might have done in the kitchen as a child, like potato stamps and shrinky-dinks. I also started coordinating field trips for some historical inspiration and museum sketching. And when I’m traveling, I host virtual craft nights, where we can all be creative on a video share.
Some of Our Amazing Creations
Homework Week 8: Sandwiches
Homeworks
(optional)
I wanted to create more spaces to invite folks to participate in craft night, even if they aren’t local, so I started assigning homework. Every week, I post a homework prompt, meant to inspire participants to find some time in their week to be creative. They’re completely optional and designed to be completed in under an hour, to help alleviate any residual homework trauma from grade school.
If you’d like to join in on my virtual craft nights or homework assignments, shoot me a DM on Instagram.
