Lovely's Sewing & Arts Collective
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"The arts are not just a nice thing to have or to do if there is free time or if one can afford it. Rather, paintings and poetry, music and fashion, design and dialogue, they all define who we are as a people and provide an account of our history for the next generation."
~Michelle Obama~
" I am for the kids, who I needed when I was a kid. I needed someone to uplift, hold me accountable and also empower me to EXPLORE my wildest DREAMS."
~Keiona Cook~
The Youth Sewing Experiences hold great importance as it provides an opportunity for young underserved youth and teens the opportunity to develop trade skills that foster creativity and self-expression. Classes offer a platform for teaching patience, focus, and accountability, promoting personal growth and empowering youth to take pride in their accomplishments.
By engaging in sewing, young learners also gain valuable life skills and the confidence to navigate future challenges with resilience and resourcefulness.
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BY BEING APART OF
An Adult Sewing Experience offers an engaging opportunity for groups of adults to engage in self-care and develop team-building skills while connecting with friends, co-workers, and family members. Sewing, as a personal endeavor, provides numerous benefits to adults, including stress reduction, enhanced creativity, improved focus, and a sense of accomplishment. By learning to sew, adults not only cultivate their own personal growth but also strengthen their bonds with others through a shared and fulfilling activity.
* Private Sewing Classes
* Entrepreneurship Training for Youth as young as six
* Group Sewing Parties
* Group Sewing Classes
* Pop-in and create a gift on the spot
* Team Building Workshop
* Pay-It- Forward Experiences
* School Collaborations
* School Field Trip Sewing Experiences
* Spring and Fall Fashion Shows Annually
OUR MISSION:
Our mission is to transform lives by using sewing as a hands-on pathway to teach financial literacy, money management, and entrepreneurship. Through community-driven programs, we help youth and adults build confidence, heal mindsets, and strengthen connections across generations, communities, and cultivate economic independence.
OUR GOALS:
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To teach the trade skill of sewing to youth, teens, and adults.
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To provide a space for underserved families to learn life skills to become self-sufficient.
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To use sewing as a tool to teach patience, focus, leadership, and accountability.
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To use sewing as a tool to teach financial literacy, money management, saving, public speaking, and entrepreneurship.
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