Fabric Banners
Creative Circle Theme:
Craftivism
Saturday, August 8, 2026
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
3 hours of crafting & connection!
$39 Standard Ticket
$49 Generous Ticket (info below)
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Make 1-3 fabric banners of words/phrases of affirmation and/or social commentary. An ideal gathering for makers who want to create visual art celebrating diversity, protecting civil rights and collective community activism.
This is a no-sew project using ordinary items to create large fabric banners from easily sourced upholstery panels, pillow cases and fabric remnants.
Letters will be stenciled/hand drawn onto fabric and then ironed onto banners to create meaningful affirmations.
They can be embellished at home w/ hand stitching, more applique or adding tabs for hanging.
We’ll be choosing our own words/phrases, selecting contrasting/complimentary textiles, measuring, drawing, cutting and ironing onto medium sized fabrics.
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This is craftivism - we're making visually striking fabric affirmations, portable protest banners, door signs or a personal heart-felt call to action.
Beginners-Intermediate-Advanced makers welcome!
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Co-creating for a cause is a timeless form of resistance against systemic oppression and democratic injustice. And it’s a darn good way to use our hands and hearts versus social media doom-scrolling.
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♥​​​​ Glenda
Studio 118 Providing
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LOTS of upholstery panels
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LOTS of fabric remnants with patterns, colors and designs
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LOTS of black, white, green and brown felt for letters
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chalk for writing letter shapes
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3# letter stencils for tracing
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Iron for sharing
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painters tape
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extra rulers / extra scissors
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extra HeatandBond
Makers Bring
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“shop at home” for fabric, pillowcases, remnant fabrics to repurpose for banners and also use for letters. Think complimentary and contrast for visual impact.
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scraps of felt, miscellaneous textiles to iron on letters
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1 pkg. of Heat n Bond® Iron-on Adhesive, Ultrahold (You won’t use all of it during the day but you’ll be glad you have it for future projects!)
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Scissors: fabric scissors. craft scissors that can get gummy & fussy cut small ones
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6x20" sewing ruler or 18" metal ruler
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OPTIONAL: iron - if you don’t want to wait and share the one I have
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OPTIONAL: 2-4" letter stencils if you don’t want to hand draw
Location
Hosted by Glenda / Studio #118
Held in upstairs gallery of the PAC
Pendleton Art Center Middletown
1105 Central Ave
Middletown, OH 45044
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Spacious, plentiful tables and accessible building. Free public parking at your own risk in front, side and behind the PAC.
Complimentary tea, coffee, water, light snacks & inspiring soft music playlists.
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Brown bag if you need extra fuel for the day.
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join the Circle!
$39 standard ticket
​Standard ticket priced at an affordable face value for budget friendliness.
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$49 generous ticket
Generous ticket: priced $10 more to invest in equitable opportunities for participation.
​All tickets cover cozy gallery room rental, snacks, beverages, specialty supplies, shared stash, and time/energy for hosting.​
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​You can also purchase via Venmo @creativecommunion - indicate Fabric Banners
