The Crafty Gemini Youth Empowerment Studio is a hands-on, project-based enrichment program designed to inspire middle school students to explore their creativity, develop practical skills, and build entrepreneurial mindsets.
Our program integrates crafting, sewing, farming, and other real-world lessons to empower youth with the tools they need to transform their passions into meaningful projects and potential business opportunities.
Program Overview:
• Format: Two interactive sessions per week for each project, allowing students to deeply engage with the materials, techniques, and processes involved.
• Activities: Students will learn how to create tangible, high-quality products such as customized jewelry, sewn items, small-scale farming projects, and more. Each project focuses on skill-building, critical thinking, and teamwork.
• Duration: Projects are designed to be completed over multiple weeks, fostering a sense of accomplishment and mastery.
Program Outcomes:
1. Skill Development: Students gain practical skills in areas such as crafting, sewing, farming, and basic entrepreneurship.
2. Creativity & Innovation: Each session encourages students to think outside the box and bring their unique ideas to life.
3. Entrepreneurial Mindset: Participants learn the basics of product development, marketing, and sales, preparing them for future entrepreneurial ventures.
4. Confidence & Teamwork: The program fosters a collaborative environment where students work together and build confidence in their abilities.
Interactive Connections:
The Youth Empowerment Studio is designed to connect students with their peers, their community, and potential markets. Whether through group projects, presentations, or selling their creations at craft shows or online platforms like Etsy, students develop meaningful connections and understand the value of their work in real-world contexts.
Bring the Youth Empowerment Studio to Your Institution:
If you are part of an Extended Day Education Program (EDEP), school, or other institution looking to offer dynamic, enriching opportunities for your students, we would love to partner with you. Our program is offered to your institution (must be in Alachua County) free of charge thanks to our partnership the Children’s Trust of Alachua County!!
Here’s How to Get Started:
1. Contact us at via email to discuss your program’s needs.
2. We’ll tailor our Youth Empowerment Studio sessions to fit your schedule and goals. Click below to see a sample lesson plan!!
3. Together, we’ll create a program that empowers your students to explore their creativity, gain new skills, and connect with their community.
Let’s work together to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers and problem solvers! Reach out today to bring the Crafty Gemini Youth Empowerment Studio to your institution.
Check out some of our recent YES (Youth Empowerment Studio) Sessions below:
