Hookers
Assemble.
Portrait of Off the Hook founder, Jaleel Campbell. April 2023
Photo Captured by Jose VOnderric Blas
Child Playing on gym equipment outside of 109 otisco Street at Quilt unveiling, july 2023.
Photo Captured by will stith
mission.
Pictured: oth inaugural Cohort of “hookers” at quilt unveiling. July 2023 sponsored By the near west side initiative and Cny Arts.
Photo Captured by will stith
Pictured: portrait of Off the Hook’s Community quilt, July 2023
Photo Captured by Jaleel Campbell
History.
Step into the vibrant world of Off The Hook (OTH) Crochet Club - where fiber artists in Syracuse are rewriting the rules of creativity. Founded by Jaleel Campbell, this is not your grandma's crochet club. It's a fierce, edgy collective that nutures the art of crocheting. Get ready to unleash your inner artist, connect with like-minded rebels, and stitch together a safe space that defies conventional norms. Off The Hook Crochet Club is about to take Syracuse by storm, and you don't want to miss out on this crochet revolution.
Culture. Craft. Community. off the hook crochet club (OTH) is committed to FOSTERing A SELF-SUFFICIENT collective OF BLACK & BROWN FIBER ARTISTS. we come together, fellowship and create. Queer Af. Black Af. A good time. Oth Aims to BE A POSITIVE EXAMPLE OF INDIVIDUAL-LED COMMUNITY BUILDING IN SYRACUSE.
attendees of Off the hook’s mural unveiling, july 2023
Photo Captured by will stith
Close up look at granny square details, july 2023.
Photo Captured by jaleel campbell
Culture.
We would like to not only share a piece of collaborative art, but to share the very Black and Brown history of crocheting and fiber arts.
craft.
The last three years have been extremely difficult and isolating for so many people, and we recognize that we have a unique opportunity to bring folks together.
Our hope is to spark curiosity and creativity within the Near Westside community, and hopefully draw out new fiber artists to join us.
Ayrloom x Off the hook campaign photoshoot, april 2023.
Photo Captured by Jessica montgomery