We first met Reid when he took a online Robotics class with Make-It in 2021—he was just a middle-school student at that time. In 2024, and now a high school student, Reid got back in touch because he wanted to “give back.” In August, 2024, he volunteered to lead a 3-session Robotics class and enjoyed […]
Teens
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 […]
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 […]
We are expanding access for teens!
Join us in making this possible by donating today! Help us reach our goal to provide transportation services for teens who will spend time creating and inventing at Make-it Springfield from May through December this year. Providing transportation addresses a key barrier to high-quality, out-of-school resources for youth. And we are proud to say that Make-It […]
