Who we are
SewGreen Rochester is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit fiber arts reuse and education center founded in 2015 by Georgia Carney through the generosity of a major foundational grant from the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester. SewGreen is located on W Main Street in Rochester, NY in the Susan B. Anthony neighborhood.
The center-most mission of our organization is to enhance our community by providing learning opportunities, fostering creativity, and encouraging sustainability. We divert donated fiber art materials from landfills and offer affordable volunteer-led fiber arts classes to the Rochester community.
SewGreen offers a wide variety of all-inclusive classes spanning from the very basics in sewing, crocheting, and knitting, to more complex fiber art forms such as Kawandi quilting. To supplement these weekly classes, the shop also holds space for weekly club meetings (Open Sew, Crochet Club, Knitting Club) where neighbors can come to seek support with their ongoing fiber arts project or simply work in community.
We Value
Community
Creativity
Sustainability
Accessibility
Self-Sufficiency
Inclusivity
Non Discrimination Statement
SewGreen Rochester is committed to providing a work environment and service delivery free from discrimination. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This commitment applies to all aspects of our operations, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and termination of employment, as well as access to programs, services, and activities. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.
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