Craft for a Cause

An Evening of Inspiration, Solidarity and Craftsmanship

Global Goods Partners is teaming up with the ever-charming Etsy folks for a craft workshop in support of women artisans in the developing world.  The event is sure to be educational, quirky and inspiring, so stop on by for a good time for a good cause.

What:  Participants will learn the art of African friendship bracelet weaving from The Yarn Tree's Linda LaBelle, and enjoy a presentation on Fair Trade women's artisan cooperatives in Asia, Africa and the Americas.  Proceeds support women-led Fair Trade artisan cooperatives, funding much-needed health care, education, gender equality and income generation projects.

When:  July 22, 2009 @ 7pm

Where:  Etsy Labs, 325 Gold St, Brooklyn, NY  map

How:  $20 pre-registration*, $25 at the door

For more information or to RSVP, e-mail info@globalgoodspartners.org

*An e-mail RSVP qualifies as pre-registration, simply bring your payment the night of the event.