Another Bricks Cascade Women’s Brick Initiative workshop is in the bag! 25+attendees explored micro building, adding lights, creating new charms and talking all kinds of photography. Once again the three hours passed quickly as we shared information and made new connections. Before we broke into smaller groups Alice shared a… Continue reading
Bricks Cascade is right around the corner and we are super excited to be debuting this years workshop theme – Lighting. Last year we introduced you to us and our areas of expertise. This year we are going to get down and dirty and learn a new skill – how… Continue reading
The WBI would like to invite you to join us in a collaborative build for Bricks Cascade in Portland, Oregon, Feb 28th – March 1st. This is our first collaborative build and we want to make a splash! The Build One of the first and best known products released by… Continue reading
In October, The Women’s Brick Initiative hosted a workshop at Brickcon, an annual convention for Lego fans and hobbyists, in Seattle, WA. It’s no secret, that Lego as a hobby, has been traditionally perceived to be primarily for boys and men. This is reflected in their products, branding, company culture,… Continue reading
Over the past year we’ve been testing the waters on what a Women’s Brick Initiative workshop will look like. At BricksCascade in Portland, OR, we were able to bring our hard work together into one fun filled two hour workshop. What Inspires Us Our fearless leader Alice Finch welcomed everyone… Continue reading
In a few weeks the Women’s Brick Initiative will be launching our first workshop presented at a LEGO builders convention. We couldn’t be more pleased to be partnering with the wonderful folks at Bricks Cascade to further the mission of the Women’s Brick Initiative! Overview On March 1st Alice Finch,… Continue reading
I was honored to be asked by OMSI to participate in the Portland Mini Maker Faire. Although Alice and Shelly could not be with me, It was still a wonderful experience. It makes my heart smile when I work with children and see the talent in their small hands. Children are so eager to… Continue reading
What the heck is the Women’s Brick Initiative? Simply put, it’s an idea born out of the friendship of three women, Alice Finch, Jacqueline Sanchez and myself. Our friendship is based on our mutual respect and our love of all things LEGO. We want to use our friendship and love… Continue reading
