Displaying dusters at the Senedd: A community partnership, with Katy Styles and Vanessa Marr

Caring Craftivists

In 2023, we invited unpaid carers from across Wales to embroider their experiences of caring onto a yellow duster. These dusters were presented to MPs at the Welsh Parliament, calling for improved rights. Caring Craftivists is our shared story.

In this episode of Caring Craftivists, we dive into the vibrant world of craftivism with hosts Vanessa Marr and Katy Styles, who share their journey of intertwining creativity and care through the Caring Craftivist campaign.

Vanessa and Katy reflect on their collaborative project, where they empowered carers to express their stories through the art of embroidery on dusters. They discuss the significance of visibility and community in the lives of unpaid carers and how their shared experiences led to a powerful display at the Senedd, the Welsh Parliament.

Join us as they explore the challenges and triumphs of their respective journeys, the importance of amplifying carers' voices, and how craftivism serves as a unique form of activism.

This episode is a celebration of creativity, connection, and the invisible labour that often goes unnoticed in society.

To view Katy’s duster go to: https://wecarecampaign.org.uk/craftivism/ and https://domesticdustersproject.com/collaborations

To hear Vanessa and Katy reflect on their work with the University of Brighton you can watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP7S_oVbI4A

and listen to this podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xtQ199RRnW8q3OM3TK0Co

For inquiries, please email us at: [email protected] or [email protected]

To discover the Domestic Dusters Project, check out: https://domesticdusters.wordpress.com

For more information on the We Care Campaign, visit us at: https://wecarecampaign.org.uk