ECDC African Community Center 5250 Leetsdale Dr. Suite 200 Denver, CO 80246 2013 ECDC’s ACC’s We Made This 2 ABOUT US: We are a Work Employment Training Initiative for resettled refugees (less than 5 years in US) promoting personal growth by using a Product Based Sewing Curriculum centered on intentional strategies to develop sewing and production skill sets, work experience, leadership, communication, financial literacy and aptitude. Participants are co –enrolled in ESL classes at Emily Griffith. Objectives: • TRAIN participants with sewing skills development, sales, • CREATE Intentional opportunities for participants through • IMPROVE the futures of recently resettled refugees by and production in an English emersion environment artistic expression, personal growth and evaluation, supplemental income generation, and self-confidence. providing exposure to formal work environments, sales opportunities, and valuable social and professional relationships. Train in Sewing, Sales, & Production Create Intentional Opportunities Improve Futures and Empower 2 ECDC’s ACC’s We Made This Beginner Apprentice Intermediate Artiste 3 Artisan & Teacher Colorado Crafted :: Globally Inspired Beginner Apprentice All WMT participants begin a four-week curriculum of color matching and sorting, operating a machine, hand embroidery, reading patterns, cutting fabrics, and machine control. Participants gain confidence by practicing conversational English during our weekly Tea Time. Community field trips to local supply stores and businesses are included. An assessment is given to all participants. Intermediate Artiste Upon acceptance (based on completion of the Beginner assessment) An 8-week curriculum introduces artistic expression through fabric dyeing and manipulation, and focuses on further advancement of sewing techniques. Included in the curriculum is financial literacy training (budgeting, banking, saving), ESL and the opportunity to practice retail sales. Upon completion of the second evaluation graduates receive a donated sewing machine for personal use. Artisan and Teacher After a final assessment (post Artiste assessment that is based on independent sewing), artisans use the machines at home or go to the studio at our Safari Thrift location to do commission orders and qualitymade products that we continue to sell. Artisans have opportunities to design their own product. In addition, the artisan is invited to the WMT classroom to empower other participants through teaching, quality control, and instilling skillsets to the new Apprentices and Artistes. 3 ECDC’s ACC’s We Made This 4 SHARE: 2013 PRODUCT LINE BAGS AND TOTES: CLUTCH, PLEATED FAN PURSE, MESSENGER BAG(SMALL AND LARGE), MARKET BAG, COMPUTER BAG, BURMESE SHOULDER BAG, BEACH/YOGA TOTE, FOLDING SHOPPING TOTE, REVERSIBLE SLING BAG KITCHEN AND HOME: HIS/HER REVERSIBLE APRON, PLEATED HOSTESS REVERSIBLE APRON, CHILDREN’S REVERSIBLE APRON, DISH TOWELS, SQUARE POCKETED POTHOLDER, MATCHING RECTANGLE POTHOLDERS ACCESSORIES: ZIPPER WALLET (IPAD, OR KINDLE SLEEVE), CHILDREN’S FLOWER HEADPIECE, KNITTED HONEY BEE HAT, KNITTED INFINITY SCARF, CROCHET FLOWER PIN, BUSINESS CARD HOLDER, KEYCHAIN CHILDREN AND BABY: BABY BAG WITH WATERPROOF LINING, REVERSIBLE BABY BIB, FOLDING CHANGING PAD, BURP CLOTH, PACIFIER CLIP, BABY BLANKET, APPLIQUE ONESIE PRODUCT LINE FOUND ON: www.acc-den.org/WMT (View and Print Artisan’s Stories) FACEBOOK: wemadethisdenver (photo album) INSTAGRAM: wemadethisdenver (in progress) ETSY: PINTEREST: wemadethisdenver (featured items on sale ACCWMT 4 ECDC’s ACC’s We Made This 5 SUPPORT: Financial Donation Opportunities • $85 total for Starter Kit of tools • $150 event fee to • $25 and $50 Gift Cards to Craft Stores • $60 Monthly Bus Pass for individual to sponsor an event or Sales opportunity for WMT and supplies needed for supplies (Zippers, hardware, thread, foundation fabric, etc) travel to class and to events/sales Starter Kits/ Supplies Events/ Sales Empowerment Graduation Artisan Kits • $360 a Month paid internship at WMT for artisans experience in Teaching and Business/Sales. • $120 Interpretation • $135 new machine for artisan's home. • $25 Servicing of donated Machines Services in Financial Education. 5 ECDC’s ACC’s We Made This 6 Donation Supplies Needed: Fabrics: • Cotton fabrics (solids and patterns) • Imported fabrics and Batiks • Upholstery and silk (please no design cards that are less than 4" x 4”) • Knit (not small remnants, but 1+ yards) • Canvas and Leather • Ribbon and Lace Hardware, notions and other supplies: • Zippers (all sorts...please no broken ones) • Snaps and Magnetic Snaps • Buttons (all sizes) • D rings (all sizes) • Hooks • Buckles and straps • Rotary cutters • Needles (machine and all sizes of hand needles) and pins • Beading and detailing • Interfacing (heavyweight to lightweight) • Bias binding and cording • Scissors (fabric and paper) • Rulers and seam gauges • Tailors chalk and Fabric markers • Elastic • Clasps and Purse feet • Seam rippers • Spools of thread (Machine and Embroidery) • Batting, quilting and pillow forms Machinery and Classroom supplies: • Sewing machines (for ladies to receive upon graduation) • Sewing machine attachments and bobbins • Serger or overlock machines • Mannequins • • • • • • • Sewing patterns and books Crochet and knitting patterns and books Pattern paper Cutting mats Organizer bins and thread organizers Knitting and crochet needles Yarn Dyeing and fabric manipulation: • Stamps for batik • Paraffin or Beeswax • Dyes (natural or synthetic) 6 ECDC’s ACC’s We Made This Interns Community Advisory Committee and Teachers ACC Staff 7 •  • Carmiella Salzberg (Creative and Local Outreach) • Lynette (Etsy, Sales, Marketing,) • Bry Bergeman (Tea Time Teacher and Facebook) • Jessica Kovarik (English Conversation Curriculum and Tea) • Chelsea Peck and Holly Ponton (MSW interns Outreach, Events, Donations) • Anna Arvidson & Darbie Wyatt (DU ILLC program_ inventory) • Photography: Kristen Michelle Photography • www. kristinmae.com • Graphic Design: Jessica Deugan • www.jessdeugan.com • Impact edVentures: Nicole Mahobian (Volunteer and Service Recruiter) • www.impactedventures.com • Ama Arthur-Asmah News Journalist for KDVR News (Advocate and News story) • Tina Brown (Sewing Teacher and Advocate, Merchandiser ) • Marsha Carey (Advocate and Sewing Teacher) • Htee Ku Paw, Hari Khatiwada, and Paw Htoo (Product Development) • Jennifer Guiddeche (Executive Director ACC) • Donna Kapp(ACC Training Pragrams Manager) • Rachael Cox (WMT Program Coordinator and Designer) • Tin Tin Pyone (assistant training teacher and Artisan) • Melissa Theesen(Fundraising) • Finance Team (Finance and Piecework Payment) • Jordan Spainhower (Safari Thrift Store Manager) 7 ECDC’s ACC’s We Made This 8 BUY: Etsy Shop www.etsy.com/shop/wemadethisdenver WMT Boutique: Safari Thrift 738A Peoria Street Aurora, CO 80011 Craft Fairs and Events: check our Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/wemadethisdenver) Wholesale Product Sales Visit Habitat for Humanity ReStore Locations (St. Vrain, Metro Denver, Roaring Fork) Thread Handmade Consigment 1227 21st Street Denver, CO 80205 Your purchase provides much appreciated income for the artisans! 8 ECDC’s ACC’s We Made This 9 MORE than 50% of the product sales go DIRECTLY to the Artisan. REF-U-GEE (NOUN) A person who has been forced from his or her home and crossed an International border for safety. He or she must have a well-founded fear of persecution in his or her native country on account of race, religion, Nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion. CONNECT: WMT E C D C A fr i ca n C o mm un ity Ce nte r 5250 Leetsdale Dr. Suite 200 Denver, CO 80246 Contact: Rachael Cox- Program Coordinator Email: [email protected] Work: 720-446-8996 Office: 303-399-4500 ext. 304 Visit: COME SEE OUR STUDIO & SHOP! 9