Not a Babyshower - Creating in conversation about care

Name: Not a Babyshower - Creating in conversation about care
Start: 2026-06-28T12:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-28T16:30:00+02:00
Location: GROND.community

Sunday, June 28·12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

GROND.community · GROND, Bijdorpstraat

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The Gossib Gathering is an artistic research project by Sanne Freijdag, weaving together the histories of the Godsib and the quilting tradition, two ancient practices rooted in care, community, and coming together.

Together, we hand-stitch the top of a quilt, no experience needed. Using a simple improv patchwork technique, we collectively create one large blanket to be gifted to a mother-to-be, while sharing conversations about care, community, history, and the future.

All are welcome, whether you've never held a needle or you're an experienced stitcher.

The quilt will be worked on across three dates - 28 June, 5 July, and 12 July - and you're welcome to join one session or all three.

Are you pregnant and interested in receiving the blanket? Please email me for more information.

We ask for a €10 contribution upfront to reserve your spot.

Hosted by Gossib Gathering

Art & Crafts Club · Amsterdam

About Gossib Gathering

Is a research project exploring the role of care in society. The name is inspired by the Old English meaning of the word gossip (godsib), which was not about idle chatter but referred to the community of people who supported a new mother. Inspired by this idea, the project looks at how care can become the foundation for stronger communities today, and examines the social norms, structures, and habits that shape our ability to connect and support one another. Through workshops, conversation, and hands-on practices, it investigates how shared making and reflection can help rebuild meaningful connections.

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