Teen program volunteer Kelly writes:
The other night the Alexandria House teens were joined by Sasha Koziak---dancer, actress, choreographer, and mother of two boys, ages 10 and 14. Sasha is always coming up with creative art projects and when she heard about the duct tape wallet craze, she bought the materials and perfected her own take on it, which she shared with the teens.
At first they were sort of stuck (pun intended), holding a bunch of strips of tape, not knowing what to do ... watching Sasha intently. Then once they got the basics, they were off and running, and adding their own personal takes and styles to each wallet they made. All the teens made at least two, some made three, and LaLa finally had to be cut off after … 9!!!
Juan went classic (old school) with a traditional grey tape color. Noel added pockets and perfected working with patterns. Jorge was so precise and focused with his that no one heard a peep out of him until he had a perfect finished product. Gio was adventurous with patterns and color. Anna and Rebecca from Alexandria House joined in and made gorgeous pieces. Lala added straps to hers to make a purse. Jessica---tired from winning her basketball game, congratulations!---was quietly making a classic fold-over wallet. Walter made his as if he'd been designing them for years!
Everyone asked when Sasha is coming back. ALL the boys had their wallets in pocket before the night was over. Artistic and practical!!!
Sasha demonstrates the fine art of duct tape wallets.
The other night the Alexandria House teens were joined by Sasha Koziak---dancer, actress, choreographer, and mother of two boys, ages 10 and 14. Sasha is always coming up with creative art projects and when she heard about the duct tape wallet craze, she bought the materials and perfected her own take on it, which she shared with the teens.
At first they were sort of stuck (pun intended), holding a bunch of strips of tape, not knowing what to do ... watching Sasha intently. Then once they got the basics, they were off and running, and adding their own personal takes and styles to each wallet they made. All the teens made at least two, some made three, and LaLa finally had to be cut off after … 9!!!
Juan went classic (old school) with a traditional grey tape color. Noel added pockets and perfected working with patterns. Jorge was so precise and focused with his that no one heard a peep out of him until he had a perfect finished product. Gio was adventurous with patterns and color. Anna and Rebecca from Alexandria House joined in and made gorgeous pieces. Lala added straps to hers to make a purse. Jessica---tired from winning her basketball game, congratulations!---was quietly making a classic fold-over wallet. Walter made his as if he'd been designing them for years!
Everyone asked when Sasha is coming back. ALL the boys had their wallets in pocket before the night was over. Artistic and practical!!!
Sasha demonstrates the fine art of duct tape wallets. 
Lala proves that one can be economic and fashionable at the same time.
Teens and exacto knives ... hmmm? 
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