For four years running, we have provided mentorship to high school girls interested in design careers. We do a variety of activities with them, from attending design classes, visiting galleries and exhibits, going on site-tours and making small projects in our shop.

In 2002, we took on an additional challenge: designing a gift box from the YWCA to the mentors. We also instructed a group of twelve high school girls how to make the 100+ boxes. Each mentor received a hand-decorated box containing a token of thanks from her mentee, reflecting the spirit of mentorship and lifelong learning.

That'll teach 'em!

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