Why I Knit

Crafting social change with Elena Lo Presti of Craft Forward


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Elena Lo Presti is the founder and director of Craft Forward, which is a not-for-profit organisation that provides accessible, creative, experiences suitable for everyone, regardless of their skills and background. Their aim is to disrupt the current elitism within the arts and crafts world and open creativity to all through workshops with a clear social impact.

Elena joins me to speak about her own personal story learning to knit as a way of connecting with her grandmother during the pandemic, and tells the story of how she turned this new passion into Craft Forward.

Craft Forward

Website: https://craftforward.com/

To donate to the Blankets for London campaign (before 10th November 2024): Blankets for London

Instagram: @craft_forward

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