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This article explores how creative expressions in the course Sloyd, Design, and Sustainable Development at Umeå University serve as a form of eco-cultural resilience. Eco-cultural resilience refers to a culture’s ability to preserve traditions and ecological practices despite environmental and social changes. The course encourages students to engage in activism and use craft as a tool for addressing climate change and social justice, aligning with the vision of "Design Futuring" by Fry. Two student projects are highlighted: The Butterfly Effect, which raises awareness about endangered species through embroidered butterfly brooches, and Dear Plastic, which transforms plastic waste into a christening gown to challenge perceptions of plastic waste. Both projects demonstrate how traditional craft techniques can inspire environmental action and shape public discourse on sustainability. At Umeå University, craft education combines traditional skills with innovation, empowering students to influence societal change and contribute to a more sustainable future.