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Am I So Different?

Am I So Different?

We've all felt out of our element at one point or another, and while each individuals' narrative my vary, the desire to belong or to fit in is often so compelling that it can sometimes drive us to a dark space. It is my sincere hope that this video will reach out to someone, anyone, who feels or has ever felt unwanted, unloved, or just out of place. Please know that it's okay to be different.

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Learning to Sew with Puppets

Learning to Sew with Puppets

One of the things I really like about puppet building is that it draws upon such a wide variety of skills. Students learn how to cut fabric from a paper pattern, work with foam, learn about fabric nap and grain lines, learn how to sew darts, apply proper pinning technique, practice hand stitching, and best of all, get to explore their creative side by customizing their designs!

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Fletcher's Debut

Meet Fletcher the Newsboy. He is a prototype made by our fictitious business, Puppet Pals, for Fashion Entrepreneurship class at Cañada College. Here you can see an early concept drawing of him.

Initial concept sketch.

Initial concept sketch.

Prototype completed.

Prototype completed.

Meet Fletcher, the newsboy. Fletcher is a feisty little fellow eager to make his debut. Unfortunately for him, we're experiencing some technical difficulties.