Craft Animism and Trash Talismans with Charlie

In this workshop people are introduced to the idea of Craft Animism through the making of talismans, using repurposed materials, found objects and a variety of DIY-methods. Craft Animism is concept that encourages you to view your tools, your materials, your ingredients, as active participants in your craft. While crafting, you are entering into a dialogue with the tools you are using. Whatever you set out to make becomes a negotiation between you and the material in front of you. Exploring your own and your "participants" possibilities and limitations. How then could Craft Animism be applied to discarded objects or trash? Things we have decided are no longer "of value" to us and that we no longer want in our lives. This workshop aims to teach participants to think of discarded materials more creatively and responsibly. By crafting talisman, a magical artifact that holds intention, the participant

and the materials collaborate on an act of new meaning-making. This workshop is part of my graduation project, Protocols for Magic, that seeks more sustainable and progressive practices of Magic through arts and crafts.