Crafty Action Society

It's time to get crafty!

Grab your friends for an evening of craftacular fun! Join us for crafting in support of . A non-profit whose mission is to provide employment, resources, and community to women on the path to self-sufficiency, their transitional employment program has empowered over 1,500 women in the Denver community since it began in 1989. Through their work making nourishing products, like delicious bean soups and spice blends, these women learn self-confidence and how to support themselves in breaking the cycle of poverty.

From nourishing food to state fair art competitions, the bean is a universally available art medium that can be used to create richly textured, colorful mosaics that rival other art forms. Crafting with beans will stretch your fine motor skills and challenge you to elevate a humble material. You’ll come away from it having enjoyed a hands-on experience resulting in a beautiful, one-of-a-kind mosaic, all while supporting an excellent cause rooted in our community. Show your support for Women's Bean Project and get ready to explore your creativity!

All levels welcome. Materials, snacks, and beverages provided.

With this program, we are raising money for Women's Bean Project. But no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Tickets are available on a sliding scale from $10 - $40.

With Crafty Action Society you will:

• Craft in community
• Connect with local orgs activating their efforts toward social justice
• Learn from artists already creating for activism
• Gain access to art + craft materials
• Develop new techniques

Crafty Action Society is a way to bring people together to learn from local organizations working for social change and to become craftivists who use creative expression to cultivate awareness and spread their message. This monthly series will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Each session will start with a presentation from a local organization about how your creativity can help their cause.⁠ After that, we'll bring out the craft supplies and get to work creating. We’ll explore techniques from quilting and embroidery to stenciling, collage, and papier-mâché ensuring activities are accessible to beginners and more advanced makers alike. Use your art and craft skills to address social justice issues.

The Center for Visual Art is MSU Denver’s off-campus art center located at 10th and Santa Fe Drive. We present year-round exhibitions that encapsulate the power of art and its ability to spark dialogue and create pathways to change. Whether giving voice to local artists or those with international reach, CVA’s exhibitions address complex social issues in a visual language unlike any other form of communication.

Sept 16: Crafty Action Society with ReCreative

Oct 21: Crafty Action Society with Birdseed Collective

Nov 18: Crafty Action Society with Interfaith Alliance

Jan 20: Crafty Action Society with Sun Valley Kitchen