SewGreen News, April 2, 2010
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SewGreen is a community not-for-profit organization committed to responsible
use and reuse of fiber, fabric, and fashion.
CONTENTS
~ SewGreen Store
~ Classes in April & May
~ Sew & Tell
~ Summer Youth Program
~ College Internships
~ SewGreen Teacher Training
~ Our Search for Space
~ Collegetown ART Project
SEWGREEN STORE Grand ReOpening & Sale, April 10
The SewGreen Store has moved, but not far! We are still in the DeWitt Mall,
on Cayuga Street between Buffalo and Seneca, in downtown Ithaca. The new
store is bigger and is filled with beautiful fabrics, yarn, and needlecraft
supplies that have been "rescued for reuse." To celebrate, we are having a
Grand ReOpening and special sale on Saturday, April 10. Bring your own
reusable bag and stuff it with sale items for just $7. All other purchases
will be 10 percent off. Our all-reuse store is run by volunteers, and
proceeds help support SewGreen's classroom activities and programs for
youth. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday.
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CLASSES
SewGreen offers classes for all ages in our classroom in the Women's
Community Building, 100 West Seneca Street. Everything is supplied, and
youth scholarships are available. Pre-registration is required. To sign up,
Send an email with the class name and date, and your contact info to:
[email protected], or call 607-277-7611.
Beginning Sewing I, II, & III
We offer three classes for beginners, age 13 and up. You will learn to use a
sewing machine and make simple projects that incorporate new skills as you
progress. Class size is limited to 6, so sign up early to reserve your spot.
Fee is $15 per class, $25 for two, or $40 for all three.
Beginning Sewing I is offered Tuesday, April 6, 6 to 8 pm. This class will
be repeated, same time, on Tuesday April 20; Tuesday May 4; and Tuesday May
18.
Beginning Sewing II is offered Thursday, April 8, 6 to 8 pm. This class will
be repeated, same time, on Thursday April 22; Thursday May 6; and Thursday,
May 20.
Beginning Sewing III is offered Wednesday, April 14, 6 to 8 pm. This class
will be repeated, same time, on Wednesday April 28; Wednesday May 12; and
Wednesday May 26.
NEW: Quilting for Beginners, two Saturdays, April 10 and 17, 1 to 4 pm
Quilter Sally Sumner will show you the basics of quilt-making from start to
finish, and you'll make your own small quilt in a log cabin design. Use
materials from SewGreen's fabulous stash or bring your own remnants and
scraps to use up. For anyone who has taken our Beginning I and II classes or
equivalent. Fee is $45 for this two-part class.
Fix & Stitch, Saturday, April 24, 2 to 4 pm. Repeated Saturday, May 15, 2 to
4 pm.
Bring in your older sewing machine and learn to clean, oil, and troubleshoot
it for best performance. All tools and supplies are provided. $15.
Kids' Creative Sew, Six-Week Series, Fridays 3 to 4:30 pm, May 7, 14, 21;
June 4, 11, 18.
For children 8 to 12 who have attended at least one SewGreen beginning
sewing class, this after-school series features a variety of projects and
skill-builders in a creative environment. $90 for the six-week series.
Beginning Sewing for Kids, Three-Week Series, Saturdays 10 am to noon, April
17, 24 & May 1. Series repeated June 5, 12, 19.
For children 8 to 12 who want to learn to use a sewing machine. Close
personal attention in a small class leads to independence in sewing and
creating projects. $60 for three-week series; $45 for returning students.
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SEW & TELL, Saturday, May 15, 10 am to noon, at the SewGreen Store
Bring a favorite project or skill to show, ask for help from others, do your
mending, or just talk and listen to stories about sewing and needlecraft.
It's free, but pre-registration is required.
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2010 SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM
"Summer at SewGreen" is a seven-week intensive training and learning
experience for teens who like to sew or are interested in learning. The
program covers sewing, designing and making apparel, and exploring
individual creative talents while learning workplace responsibilities in a
diverse group. A showcase of each teen's work is presented at a public
reception, and in the last two weeks of the program, the teens assist in
classes for children. The program runs every afternoon Monday through
Thursday from July 12 through August 28. We have room for ten teens who may
apply for free apprenticeships or who qualify for subsidized summer jobs
through the Ithaca Youth Bureau, The Learning Web, or other agencies that
offer youth employment. Contact SewGreen Coordinator Wendy Skinner,
[email protected], 607-277-7611, for more information.
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COLLEGE INTERNSHIPS & SUMMER JOBS
College fashion and apparel design students are invited to apply for unpaid
internships at SewGreen during the summer. Responsibilities include helping
with the summer youth program. Perks include unlimited access to a
fully-equipped sewing studio, volunteer experience, and deep discounts at
the SewGreen store. Paid internships and summer jobs are a possibility if
you qualify for federal work-study assistance or can coordinate an academic
program with our needs. Spend the summer in Ithaca, build your resume, and
work on your own projects in a creative atmosphere! Contact SewGreen
Coordinator Wendy Skinner, [email protected], 607-277-7611, for more
information.
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TEACHER TRAINING
Become a SewGreen volunteer teacher and learn to teach beginning sewing
skills to children, teens, and adults in a diverse and creative environment.
Your commitment can be as little as one class per month. SewGreen classes
are typically scheduled on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evenings; Friday
afternoons; and Saturday mornings and afternoons. Contact Wendy,
[email protected], 607-277-7611, for information on the next training and
how to get involved.
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OUR SEARCH FOR SPACE
SewGreen is looking for a larger space for its classroom. We need 1,000 to
1,500 square feet, or more, of clean, ready-to-use space, in the downtown
Ithaca area, that is suitable for a family and youth clientele. Thanks for
any tips!
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Collegetown ART Contest
Kudos to Cornell University senior Chelsea Clarke, who has been a versatile
SewGreen volunteer for much of her time in Ithaca. Chelsea is a principle
organizer of Collegetown ART (Art, Recycling, and Trash Cans), a project to
beautify and clean up collegetown streets with artful containers for litter
and recyclables. The group is accepting submissions for art to go on the new
cans. For info, visit
http://sites.google.com/site/collegetownart/the-art-conte .
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