Stitch ‘n Bitch: (Re)Connecting with Self, Community + Creativity Through Textile Craft
“Stitch ‘n Bitch,” social knitting groups, have been around since at least the 1940’s as spaces for people to come together to talk and connect while working on fiber craft projects as a component of homemaking: quilting, knitting, and mending the textiles of daily living.
This group is an extension of that concept. In a world that often feels fragmented and rushed, textile arts offer a slow, grounding practice—one that invites us to mend, weave, knit, crochet, and repair both fabric and self. Join us for Stitch ‘n Bitch: (Re)Connect, an intentional space of collective care and creativity designed specifically for therapists, supervisors, educators, and those in the helping professions.
Together, we will:
- Weave Connection: Engage in textile crafts as an antidote to divisiveness and grind culture, fostering a sense of belonging and community.
- Nourish Ourselves: Slow down and intentionally practice nervous system regulation through tactile engagement and co-regulation within a supportive group.
- Stitch Creativity: Explore and experiment with textiles to rekindle your creative practice and cultivate a sense of wonder.
What to Expect:
The intention is for this group to be a resourcing and welcoming environment where you can bring ongoing projects or experiment with new techniques introduced by the facilitator each session. We encourage the use of reclaimed and upcycled materials—celebrating sustainability and resourcefulness. Use what you have around home or find in the thrift store; no need to purchase new materials for the group.
Each week the facilitator will share a theme and some inspiring resources around the technique being offered. The group will begin with a check-in and then we will move into creative space for making, writing, crafting. In closing there will be an invitation to share your process and images of your creation, while the group holds a supportive space of witnessing one another. Note, this is not a therapy group.
Suggested Materials: Fabric scraps, embroidery thread, yarn or string, embroidery needles, scissors, cardboard (for creating a simple loom), adornments (beads, buttons, etc.); knitting and crochet materials if desired.
Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just curious to explore textiles as a practice of care and repair, this group offers a space to unwind, reconnect, and create in a small, close-knit community.
Online Sessions: Wednesdays, at 10-12:30pm PT:
April 16: Slow Stitching: Finding Rhythm in the Thread
- Grounding and calming through the meditative practice of slow stitching.
- Honoring imperfections and celebrating the beauty of restoration.
- Creating small woven pieces as symbols of interconnection and resilience.
- Adding personal touches and celebrating individuality through creative embellishment. Create jewelry, bookmarks, etc.
- Piecing together fragments into a cohesive whole, exploring storytelling through fabric.
Pre-registration is required: $70/individual session or $325 if you pre-register for all five sessions.
Laura Andrew, BSc, DKATI, RCAT, is a Registered Art Therapist with the Canadian Art Therapy Association, living and working on the unceded territory of the Sinixt People (South Slocan, BC). A faculty member, supervisor, and research advisor at the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, she also maintains a private practice with over ten years of experience, including six years of supervising students and professionals. As a relational, trauma-informed, and strengths-based therapist, Laura is passionate about weaving ecopsychology and ecofeminist perspectives to support individuals and groups in self-inquiry around cultivating ecological identity and intentional relationships with the natural world through creative and reflexive practices. She believes in the transformative power of expressive arts for personal and collective healing and social change. https://www.lauraandrewarttherapy.com/stich-n-bitch-reconnect.html
Participation can count towards supervision hours for CATA-ACAT and CRPO registration.
To register or inquire, please email Laura at [email protected].
