The Creative Cookie

Sew Inspired

I'm sew psyched about being featured in the latest issue of JET Mag (w/ actor Omari Hardwick on the cover)! The article is on how parents can support kids' interest in fashion and design. JET announced last week that they are going digital, so this is one of their last print issues. I feel extremely honored to be apart of this history. Please pick up a copy -- you'll find me cutting + sewing on page 45!

EXPOSED

My wonderful husband, kamau ware, is showcasing his photography alongside our dear friend photographer Kamau Z. Akabueze at the Sweet Lorraine Gallery. The Gallery is located in the same building as our shared studio in Red Hook, Brooklyn. EXPOSED, the exhibition's title, is a magical monochrome encounter with physical, natural, and interpersonal landscapes. It's also an upclose and personal look at two friends who have lots in common which gives the show just the right amount of whimsy -- a must see! 

I'll be hosting special gallery hours this weekend -- email me to schedule a time to visit: 

• Friday 3/28 2:30p - 6p 
• Saturday 3/29 by appointment only 
• Sunday 3/30 2:00 - 6p 

It would be awesome to walk you through their show, please come by and support two of my favorite guys!

p.s. the Kamau on the left is mine:)

photo credit: Lesley Ware 2014

cheers to a creative year

Photo Credit: Phillis Kwentoh, 2013

Two Parties Today!

 

Today studio w is having two parties!

This blog turns 5 & blackgotham.com gets relaunched!
 
The Creative Cookie Party
12pm to 4pm
 
The Creative Cookie Party will be a hip crafty affair for all ages. Enjoy cookies from Treats Truck, nail station, and sounds by DJ Sharri. Meet mr and see what I'm up to for the fall and beyond. I'll be leading a craft on how to make a headband out of a tape measure too :)
 
Black Gotham Party
4pm to 7:30pm
 
The relaunch will be hosted by Jashua Sa-Ra, the Event Director of the Black Gotham Experience. He's pulled together featured spoken word artists Ramya Ramana and Duane Ferguson. We'll give away a few samples from our new OSWS Post Card series - also available online. Join us for good vibrations and a special announcement by Creative Director, kamau ware.

I hope to see you there!

 

Turning 5 Party!

Guess who's 5 years old today? Happy Birthday dearest little blog.

Save the date for a very special party!:

 

#creativecookieturns5
#birthdayblog
 

Creative Cookie Summer Intern

I'm pleased to introduce Amee our Creative Cookie summer intern! Amee is from the Futures and Options KIPP to College program connecting New York City youth to careers. Since June, Amee has worked beside me to stay on top of the day-to-day operations of our summer programs, including two week-long day camps! She's a fashionable girl with big dreams -- its been amazing to have her on the team!

Meet Amee!:

Amee Apedo is a high school student at Brooklyn High school of the Arts majoring in theater. She's a NYC girl that has always had a passion for fashion! As her creativity and personality generates during prep for dramatic plays, it flows into her style. She expresses herself through her clothing. Being an intern at the Creative Cookie has strengthened her sense of style and broadened her fashion abilities as she realized that fashion goes beyond the chic clothing sold in Soho. Fashion is in the hands of the people that generate it. She took this amazing life lesson and ran with it!