Our new Youth Education chair

My name is Pat Swanson, 2022 project coordinator for Youth Education.  This year we are going to bring back Beginning Sewing for Youth.  In the past, we have been able to hold classes at local craft stores, but because of the COVID restrictions, those classrooms are no longer available.  Hopkins Community Center has offered the use of their classroom, which has eight Singer sewing machines.  I am discussing details with them and plan to offer the first two-hour class in January, with other classes to follow.  We have had a couple of inquiries from the public, so will begin with those two families and then reach out through Girl Scouts, 4-H, and Community Education.  Look for further information coming soon!

I have been a member of ASG for many years and participate in both the Fridley Neighborhood Group and Apparel Makers.  I have been sewing since I was a child, and currently have a home sewing business, Creations of Fabric. (www.creationsoffabric.com) 

Email me at youth@asg-mpls-stpaul.org.