by Noella Noelophile®
Crochet and knitting never looked so slinky–or so “tomorrow”.
New nonprofit 501(c) yes4arts hosts their “Fiber Arts Fashion Show” this Saturday evening. This will be the first major fundraiser for the organization, which inspires and empowers students through free crochet, knitting and sewing classes. Five designers and seven outfits will be featured, and it’s going to be an entertaining, inspiring evening!
Designer and yes4arts founder Paula Bennett says the group just became a nonprofit about two months ago. Paula, who is the proprietor of Paula Crochet Fashion, has some exciting goals in mind to expand yes4arts’ capabilities to share fiber arts techniques with the next generation!
At her booth at CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles, Paula previewed both the fashion show and a special yes4arts event, set for November, which will teach her students some of the basics of creative entrepreneurship. She also talked about her experiences as an artist/entrepreneur, and offered an advance look at the designs she’s contributed to Saturday’s fashion show.
She also explained how these dolls are changing the way people look at crochet!
Yes4arts’ first “Fiber Arts Fashion Show” happens Saturday evening, July 25th, from 6 to 10 pm in 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.
Are you an artist who can donate one or more of your pieces to yes4arts’ auction for that evening? Paula would love to hear from you; here’s her contact form.