DIY Club

From CloudPad

Proposal Sketch for an afterSchool program/club for juniors and seniors.

Banding together, offering space and support/encouragement for teens interested in DIY projects and crafts.

Mentoring encouraged, sharing skills with peers... providing resources and information on:

• • sewing
  • knitting
  • crochet
  • felting
  • button-making
  • collage
  • tshirt alterations
  • vintage reconstruction
  • creative journalling
  • jewelrymaking

spotlighting various artists and crafters...inviting them to speak to the group!

Also providing information on sharing and marketing your crafts through:

• • websites
  • ebay
  • livejournal
  • myspace

Possible creation of an annual DIY Craft Fair at the school?

Field trip to Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn.