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
So far working on the Women’s Brick Initiative has been a thoroughly satisfying adventure. It doesn’t matter who we talk to about our mission, friends, family, cohorts or employees at the LEGO Group, everyone is super excited about what we’re doing . This is exhilarating and terrifying in equal measure.… 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
Every year I like to choose five words to guide my year. Since 2019 is well under way I thought I would share this years words with you and maybe you will see yourself in these five simple words. Growth Starting the Women’s Brick Initiative is a giant leap… 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
