We empower individuals in the sewing community by offering high-quality educational programs, fostering skills acquisition and community connections.
Meet Our Instructors
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Allie Gordon
Education and Workforce Development Coordinator at Continuing ThrED at Fourbital Factory
Allie teaches both professional trainings and weekday afternoon community classes and private lessons. Allie has a background in art and education, holds a VT educators license, and taught sewing at the high school level in the area before working at Fourbital Factory. Allie sews clothing, quilts, and is now learning to knit.
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Alicia Terkel
Alicia teaches evening and weekend community classes at Continuing ThrED. She completed her Fundamentals of Industrial Sewing and Production (FISAP) certificate of apprenticeship from Vermont Tech and has a background in design, marketing, and creative management. Alicia loves to sew and upcycle, and spends much of her time outside taking advantage of Vermont’s seasonal fun, including snow sports and gardening. She is always looking for fun new places to explore!
