4-H Curriculum

In todays' world, we have more choices than ever. We live in a time of technological advances and we have more money to spend. It's a proven fact that teens are active consumers in terms of money they spend. They do research prior to making purchases because they want to make informed decisions and they are particular about what they buy! Learn More

In todays' world, we have more choices than ever. We live in a time of technological advances and we have more money to spend. It's a proven fact that teens are active consumers in terms of money they spend. They do research prior to making purchases because they want to make informed decisions and they are particular about what they buy! Learn More

Start your sewing adventure with STEAM Clothing 1: FUNdamentals.

Youth will gather the tools they'll need to begin sewing, understand textiles through fun science experiments, learn beginning math and engineering techniques in clothing construction, and take their skills a step further, investigating businesses, service learning projects, and modeling.

In STEAM Clothing 2: Simply Sewing, youth will prepare for more advanced sewing techniques and projects, conduct more advanced textile science experiments, focus on advanced engineering techniques, add finishing touches and style to garments, and market and calculate prices of products.

In STEAM Clothing 3: A Stitch Further, youth will learn the advanced, couture techniques used by designers to create unique garments. Youth will take the science of textiles a step further, and learn to sew garments with challenging patterns and fabrics, couture sewing techniques, and how to sell your professional-looking garments and accessories.

In Beyond the Needle, youth will learn all about the 'A' in STEAM Clothing -- the Art! Youth will learn the design basics and create a portfolio to exhibit samples made to practice specific techniques.