Caring Craftivists

By Domestic Dusters & We Care

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Can craft tell the untold stories of carers?  Welcome to Caring Craftivists the podcast where craftivism and caring intertwine to create powerful stories of resilience, advocacy, and hope. Hosted by Vanessa, a researcher and lecturer at the University of Brighton, and Katy, an unpaid carer and founder of the We Care Campaign, this podcast stitches together carers' experiences who use craft as a tool for change. 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. Each episode uncovers the stories behind the stitches, introducing you to carers who have transformed simple dusters into works of activism, amplifying their voices and making their invisible labour visible. From powerful messages displayed in the Senedd to personal tales of strength and struggle, we explore how creativity can spark conversations, challenge perceptions, and inspire

Episode Date
Textile art and unpaid care, with Cas Holmes
Jul 06, 2025
Caring for loved ones, with unpaid carer Yvonne
Jul 05, 2025
Kinship caring and stitching with Bobbie-Jo Haarhoff
Jun 30, 2025
Stitching the invisibility of unpaid care, with Emily Parkyn
Jun 30, 2025
Caring for Mother, with unpaid carer Brian
Jun 30, 2025
Activist stitching, with Ceri Higgins
Jun 23, 2025
Unpaid carers need better support, with Laura Collins
Jun 23, 2025
The politics of unpaid care, with Sarah Rees, Katy Styles, and Vanessa Marr
Jun 23, 2025
The power of an embroidered duster, with Domestic Dusters founder Vanessa Marr
Jun 16, 2025
Find yourself through stitching, with unpaid carer Clare
Jun 16, 2025
Displaying dusters at the Senedd: A community partnership, with Katy Styles and Vanessa Marr
Jun 08, 2025