Programs & Workshops
Sewing Resistance. Stitching Legacy. Transforming Lives.
At Brown Girls Sew, we believe sewing is more than a hobby, it’s a life skill, a healing art, and a cultural legacy. With over 25 years of experience as a licensed art teacher and textile artist, Dr. Jayé McNair Obaseki offers immersive programs that help Black and Brown girls build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking through the textile arts.
From healing dolls to identity quilts, every offering is rooted in culture, empowerment, and transformation.
Signature Offers
1-Day Workshops – Accessible. Creative. Impactful.
Our intergenerational workshops are perfect for families, small groups, or sister circles who want to create something meaningful together. Popular projects include:
- Pillows
- Hats
- Zipper pouches
- Panties
- One-day format
- Designed for all skill levels
$59 per person
Panties Class (Kids & Adults) – Sewing Meets Self-Confidence
This class combines fun with function, teaching participants how to make their own intimate wear while discussing body awareness and self-care in an affirming environment.
- Kids & Teen-Friendly | Adult Version Also Available
- Materials Included
$59 (kids) / $79 (adults)
2-Week Summer Camp – Sew. Create. Grow.
A hands-on, two-week creative adventure for girls aged 11–17. Campers explore:
- Hand stitching
- Machine sewing
- Tie-dye techniques
- Basic garment design
- Personal project creation + end-of-camp showcase
- Encourages discipline, joy, and confidence
$400
Session 1: July 7–18 (Ages 14–17)
Session 2: July 21–August 1 (Ages 11–13)
Group Projects for Communities
Identity Quilt Project
Girls reflect on who they are through affirmations and self-portraits, then stitch those reflections into a collaborative wall hanging. Ideal for classrooms, girls’ groups, or rites-of-passage circles.
- Great for confidence-building and storytelling
- Contact for pricing
IFE Healing Doll Project
For women and girls working through grief or trauma. Participants create their own healing doll, journaling their emotional journey as they sew. A therapeutic, soulful, and sacred process.
- Ideal for women’s circles, therapy groups, or individual sessions
- Contact for custom pricing
Iwuso Community Quilt
Participants each create a quilt square that tells their story. Together, the squares form a communal quilt and narrative representing unity, healing, and shared strength.
- Perfect for churches, birthday celebrations, classrooms, and community event
- $1,000–$1,500 depending on group size and scope
What Makes These Programs Unique?
Every Brown Girls Sew offering is designed to:
- Teach practical sewing skills from scratch
- Encourage discipline, patience, and self-worth
- Use creativity as a form of emotional healing
- Improve academic performance—especially in math and problem-solving
- Preserve African textile traditions and legacy
Especially impactful for youth in Philadelphia’s Southwest, North, and urban areas.
Ideal For:
- Working moms and caregivers seeking impactful after-school programs
- Schools and educators looking to infuse arts into learning
- African-centered communities and sister circles
- Clerical/admin staff wanting weekend creative experiences
- Rites-of-passage organizations and youth empowerment groups
💌 Ready to Sew with Us?
“I help Black and Brown girls build self-worth and practical sewing skills through creative textile arts. From quilts to healing dolls, my work empowers them with confidence, patience, and purpose, one stitch at a time.”
— Dr. Jayé McNair Obaseki