Do you like . . . Do you have interests in . . . Hands-on learning Construction Tactile Problem-Solving Carpentry Working with Machinery Engineering Tinkering & Fixing Drafting Designing Applied Geometry Being Creative Critical Thinking Measuring Technical Reading

The mechanics of sewing does seem to interest a fair number of men and so much of sewing is about measuring, cutting, and construction. It’s not all that different to carpentry! “Male Pattern Boldness” Blog

If you checked 6 or more boxes you might want to consider taking a

TEXTILES class at OCHS!

For all those manly men out there who think sewing is for girls, you're wrong! There are some really awesome, manly

applications of sewing. Check out OCHS TEXTILES classes

Ben Venom – Artist, creates quilts that are beyond your typical subject matter.

Venom takes heavy metal and motorcycle t-shirts, cuts them up, and fashions them

into spectacular handmade pieces.

http://beautifuldecay.com/2014/11/12/ben-venom-2/

Mark Johnson & Todd Mathiesen started Howling Storm LLC in 2007, and after 10 months of being in their new shop on the Palmer-Wasilla Hwy, businesses is screaming. Howling Storm specializes in fabric work for boats, planes, snow machines and dog sleds. The duo also repairs and customizes packs, sleeping bags, tents and jackets. http://juneauempire.com/stories/012610/sta_554968365.shtml

Enrique Solana - 2015 OCHS graduate.

has been in the Textile program for 3 years. He says “ I enjoy creating with fabric and

consider it a technical art skill “. Enrique is also very active in OCHS Drama and is a

Nordstrom Brass Plum Fashion Board member. Congratulations to Enrique who has been

accepted into the Fashion Design Program at the Fashion Institute of Design & Marketing

(FIDM). http://fidm.edu/?cmpid=GPPCB

I hope that sewing evolves into a “cool” hobby, and more men join the ranks of George Clooney (yes, he can sew!). In the mean time, sewing is still a skill used by many professional men for more than just fashion. Parachute riggers, sail makers, and upholsterers (think luxury cars and boats) all sew for a living. 'Man Up and Sew' Sign up for an OCHS TEXTILES class