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What would graffiti look like if it were made by a grandmother? That's the question at the heart of Granny Graffiti, the public art practice created by Philadelphia artist Carole Loeffler. Using vintage doilies and simple materials, Loeffler began stitching small affirmations — "It's OK," "Stay Strong," "We are OK" — and installing them on telephone poles and in public spaces as quiet offerings to strangers.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll create your own Granny Graffiti piece to take home or install wherever feels meaningful to you — a telephone pole in your neighborhood, a spot near your office, anywhere a small message might land for someone who needs it.
What to Expect
- A two-hour, hands-on workshop led by Carole Loeffler
- Hear directly from Carole about how and why she began making Granny Graffiti
- Step-by-step guidance through the process of making your own Granny Graffiti piece
- All materials included— no prior art-making experience necessary
- You'll leave with a finished piece, ready to take home or install somewhere meaningful in your community
About Carole Loeffler
Carole Loeffler is a Philadelphia-based artist who created Granny Graffiti in 2018 while participating in Tuesday Tea & Textiles, a community gathering space in Philadelphia that welcomed anyone seeking warmth, food, art-making, or simply a place to be. Moved by the generosity of that space, she began cutting affirmations from felt, gluing them to vintage doilies, and hanging them on telephone poles throughout the city. The project has continued to resurface in moments of collective need, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, when Loeffler installed dozens of pieces throughout her Germantown neighborhood on daily walks with her family. Loeffler's work is currently on view in the MODA lobby.
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