Community craft project

Free downloadable template

Make your own textile ‘blood bag’ from fabric, paper, plastic etc.

Main aim is to educate about Diamond Blackfan Anaemia and encourage blood donation.

Give a positive reaction to the idea of a blood bag

Blood bags are symbolic of giving life

Why craft?•Slow activism – gives time to reflect about why they are making•Encourages group activity and conversation•Something everyone can do, no matter ages or ability•Good alternative for those who cannot donate and provides more for those who can

Stephanie, 17, Student, Huddersfield Crystal-Leigh, 25, Designer/Maker, London

Year 8 Students, Mooroopna Secondary College, Australia

Miguel, 22, Fashion Student, Spain Julia, 29, Biologist, Switzerland

Jacque, Blood Bank Specialist and Textile Artist, USA Chelsea, 25, Artist, Florida USA

Gemma, 23, Art Support Worker, Leeds Alice, 22, Graduate, Leicester

Tracey, Waverly Mencap Group, Kirklees Holly, 22, Textile Artist, Neston

Lizzie, 16 months, Tingley Janine, 55, Caterer, Sheffield

How to get involved?Website –download free template

Workshop : today 12.30-1pm

May 2012University of Huddersfield Textile Crafts Degree Show + Workshops

June 2012New Designers, London

September 2012The Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield + Workshops

Today!Workshop: 12.30-1.00pm

Future?Potential Exhibition in USA - TBC

Website: www.TheBloodBagProject.com

Blog: www.TheBloodBagProject.Tumblr.com

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TheBloodBagProject

or search ‘The Blood Bag Project’

Twitter: @BloodBagProject