Behind the Scenes at Teen Stylin’

New-Fashioned from Briget Ganske on Vimeo. An average day of questions and answers during a Teen Stylin’ workshop: Q: Where are the scissors? A: Look in the blue bins on the table. Q: Is there any more hot glue? A: We have an endless supply. Look in the blue bins on the table. Q: I…

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Posing Beauty in African American Culture: Teens on Beauty

Reprinted from the KaKY (Kollege and Kareer 4 Youth) blog with permission from Marcy Williams, MBA The exploration of beauty in the African American culture has been explored for centuries. From the earliest days of slavery to the most recent neo-soul era, the topic of what is considered beauty in the African American culture has…

Art continues to inspire younger crowds

In December, the Teen Stylin’: Costume Couture runway exhibition showcased how young hearts are inspired, what their minds can conceive, and what their hands can build. The exhibition was made up of 60 Metro Richmond students grades 6-12 representing 38 of the city’s and surrounding county schools.  The exhibition also allowed students from all over…

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Teen Stylin’ Tomorrow Evening!

Come join us tomorrow as we celebrate Teen Stylin’ 2011!  This event will showcase the creativity and ingenuity of some of Richmond’s most exciting up-and-coming designers!  Area teens have been hard at work designing a collection of show-stop ping wearable art to be showcased during this annual runway exhibition.  Don’t miss this opportunity to experience…