Weaving Craft as Activism
Star weaving is a form of non-violent activism to influence positive social and political change. Learn to weave a star & help create violence free communities.
How Can We Stop Violence in Our Community?
Read our summary of practical ways that we can stop, prevent and seek help from violence. It is all of our responsibility to work for safe communities.
8 reasons why weaving is good for our mental health
Next time you sit down to weave a star, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how weaving 4 strands of ribbon together can be fun and relaxing. We’re learning more everyday about how weaving is good for us. A quick search online can yield pages of how knitting, painting and sewing can benefit our mental health, …
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5 ways to integrate star weaving into primary schools
Star weaving can support learning in primary, secondary and adult education. Learn how teachers are integrating star weaving into primary schools.
What impact does star weaving have on ending violence?
Sometimes we get asked the question, “How does star weaving end violence?” Often it feels easy to answer, other times it’s complex but here’s what we’ve seen:
3 cool techniques to finish your woven star
Learn 3 of our best ways to finish your woven star. Share your completed stars with us and tag us on instagram @weaveonebillionstarsby2032
Join us to weave One Billion stars by 2032
We reached our goal of one million stars for the GC2018. We’re now weaving one billion stars by 2032. Learn more and get involved today!
Weaving to Connect with your Community
We are weaving more than stars. We are building relationships, connections & empathy.
We are weaving a movement of people with a shared purpose to end violence.
Why arts and culture is good for local Councils
One Billion Stars is working with city councils to promote the arts as a powerful way to build creative cultures and long term impact on a local level. Join us.
16 Days of Activism – Weaving towards one million stars in Ireland.
16 Days of Activism. Irish villages come together to weave one million stars in Ireland as part of the One Billion Stars project.