(Flyer courtesy of Paula Bennett and yes4arts, and used with permission.)
Two weeks from tonight is it.
Your chance to support some gifted artists, and to pass on a maker’s art that isn’t dying out, thanks to a determined artist/entrepreneur.
That, of course, would be Paula Bennett–who’s using crochet to empower women, and to preserve the art of crochet and hand-knitting by teaching free classes. Along the way, Paula is also showing young girls that crochet goes far beyond “granny squares” and afghans. In fact, one of the projects in which Paula involves her young students, is the creation of their own prom dresses!.
Paula, who grew up with crochet, is a professional designer who’s staging a unique fashion show through her new 501c nonprofit, yes4arts. All the outfits on display will be handmade (think: crocheted, knitted and sewn). They’ll also be accessorized with handmade jewelry designed by local artists.
Best of all, all proceeds from the show go to support Paula’s new organization, San Pedro-based yes4arts. They provide not only free classes, but free materials for knitting, sewing and crochet projects. Yes4arts project volunteers teach at CRAFTED, in San Pedro, as well as schools, group homes and senior centers, according to the organization’s website.
Like to help inspire the next generation of fiber-arts “creatives”, while preserving the arts of crochet and needlework? Paula and company would love to have you attend the show, a week from next Saturday!
Yes4arts’ first Fiber Arts Fashion Show happens Saturday evening, July 25th, 6 to 10 pm at Toyota Meeting Hall, which is part of Torrance Cultural Arts Center. They’re located at 3330 Civic Center Drive, near Madrona, in Torrance. NOTE: while the flyer lists ticket prices at $35, advance sale price is $25 each. Here’s the link for more information.
Like to know more about Paula’s free classes in knitting, sewing and crochet, or to help her preserve these arts by volunteering? Stop by her booth at CRAFTED, in San Pedro, on Saturdays and Sundays!