The Craftivist Playground. Creative Get-together with Sourdough Giveaway

Serial hobbyists of the world, unite! It’s time to dig up your forgotten crafts and half-finished projects from your graveyard of wishful thinking!

Rete Donne Paesi Bassi & As Soup As Possible invite you to spend an evening ‘in the zone’, finding inspiration and community with like-minded crafters, feminists, and aspiring hobbyists. Make time to crete, share and connect with old and new friends in an open, judgement-free environment.

Not sure where to start? Not worries! There will be some creative suggestions. And if your unconfessed craft dream is bread baking, this is your lucky day!

🍞 Sourdough Starter Giveaway!
During the event, Angelica will be sharing As Soup As Possible's 100-year-old Neapolitan sourdough starter, Elvira. She has been sharing it with aspiring home bakers since 2016 and will teach you all you need to get started and bake your first bread loaf!
🫙 Limited jars available – reserve yours when submitting your RSVP! First come first served.

What else will we be doing? Drawing, sketching, illustration, painting, placard-making, collage, knitting, crochet, sewing, jewellery making, sculpture, creative writing, linotype printing, photography, origami, ...you name it! Bring your own project, materials, and ideas. Any craft is welcome!

🗓️ Date: Friday, May 23rd
🕕 Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM
📍 Location: De Niewe Gaffel, Gaffelstraat 61B, Rotterdam (within walking distance from Rotterdam Central Station)
🧵 RSVP by: May 20
🎟️ Free entry
🌍 Open to: All genders, ages, skill levels, languages and backgrounds.

💡 What to expect:

• An opportunity to make new friends or finally meet fellow feminists from the ReteDonne network IRL
• A relaxing evening to dedicate to your artsy and crafty hobby in a cozy and friendly environment
• Learning from each other – make it as collaborative and interactive as you feel comfortable with
• Plenty of room to chitchat, focus on your own project, or simply unwind
• (Vegetarian) snacks and drinks (feel free to bring something to share)
• Some materials and creative suggestions.

📝What to bring:

• BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft): arts supplies (paper, scissors, glue stick, old magazines, etc) for your own project, and – if you like, to share with someone else. No worries if you can’t. Some basic materials will be provided.
• Please be mindful of the space and each other: don’t bring anything potentially dangerous or disruptive
• If your hobby is messy, please bring something to protect working surfaces
• Hobby books are also welcome
• A friend to share this experience with!

Join us for the first edition of the Craftivist Playground! RSVP now, before creativity slips back to the bottom of your priority list!