Radical Cross-stitch Gatherings
Radical Cross-stitch takes place at Museum of Impossible Forms every other Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm.
Radical Cross-stitch is part of the craftivist movement, showing the versatility of feminist activism that can take many forms, including craft. The workshops aim to emphasise cross-stitch as an art form, as well as its ability to be political and radical. The gatherings follow the form of feminist sewing circles, being also a place for relaxed socializing and discussion.
The gatherings are free of charge and open for all. It does not matter if you have no previous experience, or have already done a lot, guidance is available depending on one’s own needs. There will be a selection of materials provided, you can also bring your own. Feel free to also bring with you and work on any unfinished crafts, be it embroidery, knitting or crochet works.
If coming for the first time it will help you to get started if you have already thought about the text or image you would want to do. Alternatively you can select from the sample designs already provided. There will also be cross-stitch guidebooks available for inspiration.
WELCOME!
Covid-19 consideration:
Please come only if you are healthy and without symptoms. Also we ask everyone to wash their hands when arriving and keeping a safe distance to others. We are also currently taking a maximum of 20 people to the space. These precautions are in place for the time being, and we are following the current regulations and adapting with them.
Museum of Impossible Forms is a cultural space, located in Kontula, Helsinki. It is a contested Space and it represents a contact zone, a space of unlearning, formulating identity constructs, norm-critical consciousness and critical thinking. Impossible Forms are those that erase and facilitate the process of transgressing the boundaries/borders between art, politics, practice, theory, the artist and the spectator. For 2019-2020, Museum of Impossible Forms operates under the curatorial theme of ‘The Atlas of Lost Beliefs (For Insurgents, Citizens and Untitled Bodies)’.
Museum of Impossible Forms is a Safer Space. We follow a Safer Space policy to create a welcoming, inclusive, awesome environment.
Events at the Museum of Impossible Forms are completely free and accessible without prior booking.
Museum of Impossible Forms is accessible by lift with thresholds up to 4cm on the way. The toilet has no thresholds but is not spacious enough to meet accessibility standards. The nearest accessible toilet is located at Kontula metro station.
For directions, please refer to this Map.