Join Us in Making an Impact!
We're creating a unique mix of events and shopportunities
with a portion of the proceeds donated to the school! In addition, our Sewcial Impact activities will also build a community of like-minded creatives. Partial proceeds from all events and offers on this page will include a donation to the Royal Crown Academy. These are just some of the great features to come:
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Workshops, Flash Sales, Trunk Shows, Interviews and other virtual events with a portion of the proceeds donated to the school
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"First-Look" merchandise previews (virtual)
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Auctions & Ticketed Giveaways
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Email updates on the school's progress
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Community Meet-n-Greets (virtual)
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Book a Creative Consult with Lisa
Thank you to all who have bid, donated, shopped, shared and more!
Watch for Our Next Event!
Progress Reports:
July 2024 - After spring/summer events including our 5th auction, web sales donations and our July virtual Sip'n'Sew, our donations now total $5505, supporting ongoing work to the roof of the school's new second level, making it usable regardless of the weather, from strong sun to rain.
April 2024 - To date, together we've raised over $4300 for the school!
Work continues on the classrooms to accommodate the growth of the school.
February 2024 - The purchases of our QuiltCon friends have allowed us to make a special donation of $870, in addition to our regular support. This will be used for new desks and more reliable student transportation.
November 2023 - I'm pleased to share a progress report from the school's founder. Funds we've raised for Royal Crown Academy so far (now approx. $2600) are being used to build out and repair window and door frames and glass louvers and to continue work on an addition to the building. --- lisa
About CE Sewcial Impact . . .
On my recent buying trip to Ghana (May 2023), I was introduced to the Royal Crown Academy, located in Elmina, in Ghana’s Central Region. I met the school’s founder, Philip Kwesi Ludd, in 2013 during a Cultured Expressions SewJourn, and we’ve remained good friends over the years.
This trip was my first post-pandemic visit to Ghana, so it was also my first opportunity to visit the school, which opened in response to the pandemic. My visit to Royal Crown Academy turned into an impromptu sewing session with the Basic 1 students (age 6). With some help from one of the parents (a dressmaker by trade) and her apprentices, we prepared about 25 fabric squares, needles and threads, and guided the enthusiastic children in stitching my go-to quickie project, the ever-popular Ankara Five-Pocket Pouch Necklace! ; )
The kids did a great job, and of course, this set into motion our shared vision for an expanded sewing session on my next visit.
But first…
After speaking with Kwesi and some of the staff, I wanted to make more of a long-term impact by helping to address some of the school’s more basic needs, including completion of additional classrooms to accommodate a waiting list of students, a second school bus, teacher resources, a generator and other elements to strengthen the day-to-day operations. Then, on to the “fun stuff” including sewing and fashion, music, and sports programs, all designed to create well-rounded young citizens.
I feel strongly about the school's mission, the dedication of its leadership, and the beautiful children. I invite you to join me through these special events and offers!
Learn More about the Academy
from its founder, Philip Kwesi Ludd.
