470. LECTURE—BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION***
Bree Drayden
$20
Thursday
Afternoon Lecture // 1-2 PM
Professional Development, Discussion
Full title—Let’s Get Sewcial: Building the Next Generation of Sewists. Sewing is evolving—and so are the people who want to learn it. In this engaging and practical lecture, Bree of The Sewcial Box shares how modern-day quilt shops, guilds, bees, and educators can better connect with today’s sewists, including busy adults and the next generation of youth makers. Learn how to remove overwhelm for beginners, create engaging, repeatable class experiences, build community-driven programming that keeps customers coming back, approach inclusivity and accessibility with a diverse mind. With real-world insight from both retail and classroom experience, this session offers actionable ideas to help grow a more inclusive, thriving sewing community. www.thesewcialbox.com
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