by Jamila Jackson We are excited to announce that we are hosting a two part event in October called Stashcraft Craft Sessions. This event will be facilitated by artist and jewelry maker Cait Young on October 12th 12-2pm and October 23rd 4:30-6pm I got to sit down and speak with Cait about one of her […]
Sorliany Hernández, Visual Artist
Creative Teens Matter, Teen Spotlight Series by Jamila Jackson We would love to share some of the work of Sorliany Hernández which she completed in our Creative Teens Matter Course summer of 2024. I got to interview Sorliany about her process: Jamila: What was your inspiration for this piece? Sorliany: This is new to me since I’m […]
Donald Clark, Artist, Writer, Teacher
Donald Clark is a maker, an author and he teaches our monthly Analogue Art class—we are so happy he is part of the Make-It community and comes by to share his creativity and knowledge with all of us. Keep reading for Donald’s bio and our conversation! Donald has taught classes to students from kindergarten through […]
Danashia, Multimedia & Fashion Design Student
CREATIVE TEENS MATTER, TEEN SPOTLIGHT SERIES by Jamila Jackson Danashia was a part of our Creative Teens Matter summer course. Everyday she brought a huge smile to the space and impressed us with her many talents. The photo is of her holding a top that she made. It took her two days to learn to […]
Anastasia Serenity Ramos, Fashion Design Student
Creative Teens Matter Teen Spotlight Series by Jamila Jackson Anastasia Serenity Ramos is a teen participant of our Creative Teens Matter Course. I got the chance to spend some time talking with Anastasia about her inspirations and goals. Jamila: Will you tell me about what inspires you as a creative? Anastasia: One of my big […]
Bella Norris, Fashion Designer
How did you find out about Make-It Springfield? My school was telling me about Make-It Springfield and, like, Jamila and Roberta came in to talk about Make-It programs and what they were offering. They were telling me about their fashion program and where it was, and so I came after school. I came into the […]
