Threads Application Now Available!
Click this application link to apply for the 2023-2024 program.
Threads is a twelve-week fashion design and identity development program for high school-age youth! In this program, 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.
See FAQs below for more info!
FAQs
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No! All of our students will receive full scholarships thanks to our sponsors.
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Nope! We provide space for everyone to learn at the level they’re at. From beginner to more advanced, you’ll be sure to build new skills in Threads!
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Our 2023-2024 program will run on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 PM starting October 18, 2023 and ending January 17, 2024. We will also have a Threads Retreat on Saturday, October 18 that will include an Introduction to Sewing session.
Our Youth Fashion Show date is TBD.
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Don’t let the application scare you away from the program! We have to have an application process in case we have more people interested in the program than we are able to accept as there are a limited number of seats (well, sewing machines) for this year.
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This is a program for all high-school-age students interested in learning more about themselves and how to support each other. While Love Your Labels specifically focuses our work on supporting LGBTQ+ youth, we recognize we’re all in different stages of our life journey and we don’t exclude based on identity.
Threads 2022 Sponsors
Creative Hub Worcester • Bay State Savings Bank • Webster Five • Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) • Worcester Arts Council & Massachusetts Cultural Council