Dare to Dream - 25 craftivism workshops

As part of our People Power theme this year we’re delighted to be working with award-winning activist and founder of the Craftivist Collective, Sarah Corbett for our Unsung Stories project.  ‘Dare to Dream’ explores the stories of those who have affected positive change in their community by dreaming of a brighter future, and asks what we can do to keep moving things forward. At each workshop you will have the chance to hear the stories of the dream-makers of the past, and, prompted by 'crafterthoughts' consider what you can do to achieve your dreams for the future. Each workshop will centre around crafting your own dream cloud, stitching your positive message on it to share with the community or take home as your own quiet encouragement.

• Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon:  #DareToDream begins with this special stitching session and panel discussion at the home of the Dartington Collective. A group formed by Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst in the 1920s, whose dreams of a new model of living sowed the seeds for the Welfare State and more.
• The Forum, Norwich: Explore how this community hub arose like a phoenix from the ashes of the city's historic Central Library, whilst considering your own dreams for the future.

• People's History Museum, Manchester: Full of incredible People Power stories, such as the Match Girls Strike and Peterloo, what better place to discuss the changemakers of the past and consider your own dreams for the future than the People's History Museum?! Inspired by their collections you can also hear Sarah Corbett in conversation. 
• Miners Hall, Durham: Enter the engine room of the Durham Miners Association to explore your dreams, where they worked on theirs to improve the lives of mineworkers.

In the South

• Light up your dreams: Headstone Manor and Museum, London
• Discovering Stratford Village: Theatre Royal Stratford East, London, Greater London         
• Contribute to a cloud tree: Alverbank House Hotel, Stokes Bay Road, Gosport, Hampshire
• MuCollective: 2 1/2 Portland Street, Southampton, Hampshire
• Back to school: St Barnabas School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
• Dream with Friends: 44 Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
• People Powered cinema: Curzon Cinema and Arts, Clevedon, Somerset