Sowing Circles
Thu, Oct 09
|Location will be sent to participants.
Show and Tell what you are working on in your garden. Whether crafting or planting, we love to share our creations!
Time & Location
Oct 09, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location will be sent to participants.
About the event
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we are partnering with Fairfax County's Community Quilt Project!!!
Did you know quilting and art have long been integral to the movement to end sexual and domestic violence? Art and activism are linked, and creating art can be therapeutic for those who have experienced domestic violence.
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month in 2025, Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence Services is collecting quilt blocks created by the community with the theme of “Crafting Healthy Relationships.” The finished quilt will be displayed in Fairfax County Public Libraries in 2026.
At The Hive Social Garden, our "Sowing Circles" are described as "Crafting and planting for femmes, turning Hives into Garden Havens". It's one of the initiatives listed in our Articles of Organization, aimed at creating a space for community and creativity.
Historically, sowing and sewing circles have been a powerful force in American resistance movements, especially…