“We’re creating a safe space for young people to talk about their journey; about who they are and who they’re becoming through the creative lens of fashion.”
— Joshua Croke, Cofounder & President
Threads: Woven Together
A program for high school age youth where students use fashion design as a lens to discuss personal expression, gender, and sexuality with the goal of helping youth on their journey of self discovery.
Threads fashion design is taught by Project Runway’s Sam Donovan and designer Rufus Dixon!
Discussing Identity.
In Threads, our education team works with young people to discuss and explore who they are, give them the language to express themselves regarding gender, sexuality, and identity, and provide tools for them to build resilience and pride.
Fashion Design Education.
Students learn valuable life skills that can be applied to their lives and careers including design thinking, communicating ideas, project planning, creative expression, sketching, and sewing.
Building Community.
This program is connecting young people in a safe space where they can be themselves, discuss their identity and personal journeys, and build lasting relationships in an environment free of stigma and shame.
Learn more about applying for Threads, here.
Make a donation.
Can you help us support Queer + Trans Young People in our community?
Remember, just one supportive adult in the life of an LGBTQIA+ young person saves lives.
Help us today. Scholarship a Student for $250.
2022 Program sponsors
Threads is made possible by the support of our community as well as Health Care Advocates International, Brother, Redemption Rock Brewing Co., Bay State Savings Bank, Digital Federal Credit Union — commonly known as DCU, WebsterFive Foundation, and Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Special thanks to Creative Hub Worcester for hosting our program at their youth arts space!
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