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AMERICAN MAHJONG
Fee: $69.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBOR001
Dates: 6/11/2026 - 6/25/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 3
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB102
Instructor: Ashlee Jessen
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American Mahjong is a craze! Wildly popular in the south, it has been spreading like wildfire here in the west. Come learn this addicting game! You will learn the equipment needed, how to set up and play the game, as well as some basic strategies to get you on your way to being a Mahjong master.

Supply List:

2026 Card (Large Size 6 1/8" x 4 3/4")
Find at this link: https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org/store.aspx#

Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand basic rules and structure of gameplay
2. Practice standard strategies and techniques
3. Gain confidence participating in social play
Ages: 18+

BACKYARD BEEKEEPING IN UTAH: FROM FIRST HIVE TO FIRST HARVEST
Fee: $109.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBOR002
Dates: 5/27/2026 - 6/20/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Days: W Sa
Sessions: 5
Building: National Guard Building (opens in new tab)
Room: NG102
Instructor: Chris Sargeant
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Learn practical, Utah-specific beekeeping skills—from equipment selection to seasonal hive management. You will build the confidence to manage healthy colonies in Utah’s unique climate, forage conditions, and regulatory environment. We will conclude with a field day that brings concepts together through real-world application in the field.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Learn the basic parts of a beehive
2. Become familiar with seasonal hive care
3. Gain confidence understanding how backyard beekeeping works
Ages: 18+
Class will meet:
Wednesdays: 5/27- 6/17 6pm - 8pm
Saturday 6/20 10am - Noon

BATH BOMBSLehi Campus
Fee: $59.00
Item Number: 26SCAACLE012
Dates: 7/15/2026 - 7/15/2026
Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Lehi Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TG402
Instructor: Melanie Mumme

Seats Available: 6

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After a long, stressful day, nothing feels better than a relaxing soak. Adding a bath bomb to the water can take one of life's little luxuries to the next level. Learn all the tips and tricks needed to make your own bath bombs. Take home your creation and a reusable mold for future use.

Learning Outcomes:

1.Learn the techniques and ingredients needed to create personalized bath bombs, gaining hands-on crafting skills that can be used for future self-care projects or homemade gifts.
2. Experience a creative and relaxing activity that provides a break from daily stress while producing a practical product for personal wellness routines.
3. Take home both a finished bath bomb and a reusable mold, along with the knowledge to continue making custom bath products independently.

Ages: 18+

BATH BOMBSLehi Campus
Fee: $69.00
Item Number: 26FCAACLE001
Dates: 9/16/2026 - 9/16/2026
Times: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: Lehi Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TBA
Instructor: Melanie Mumme

Seats Available: 12

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After a long, stressful day, nothing feels better than a relaxing soak. Adding a bath bomb to the water can take one of life's little luxuries to the next level. Learn all the tips and tricks needed to make your own bath bombs. Take home your creation and a reusable mold for future use.

Learning Outcomes:

1.Learn the techniques and ingredients needed to create personalized bath bombs, gaining hands-on crafting skills that can be used for future self-care projects or homemade gifts.
2. Experience a creative and relaxing activity that provides a break from daily stress while producing a practical product for personal wellness routines.
3. Take home both a finished bath bomb and a reusable mold, along with the knowledge to continue making custom bath products independently.

Ages: 18+

BOOKBINDING: MODERN GAZETEER COPTIC BINDINGOrem Campus
Fee: $139.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBOR004
Dates: 8/6/2026 - 8/6/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB113
Instructor: Trisha Weekes

Seats Available: 10

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Create a hand-bound book using modern gazetteer maps and one of the oldest bookbinding structures, Coptic binding. Choose from a variety of maps for covers and optionally weave them into signatures. Emphasis on exposed spine sewing, layout, and creative integration of cartographic imagery. All materials provided.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify the structure and key characteristics of modern gazetteer Coptic bookbinding.
2. Practice basic Coptic stitching techniques to bind pages and covers together.
3. Create a finished hand-bound book using decorative map-based covers and exposed spine stitching.
Ages: 18+

DISCOVER VOICE-OVERS: MAKE MONEY USING YOUR VOICE!
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26SCMADOR004
Dates: 8/3/2026 - 8/3/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB113
Instructor: Justine Reiss
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In what could be the most enlightening class you've ever taken. Learn how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Discover a unique, outside-the-box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you've been looking for. In addition to online instruction, you will be given the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor for the following day.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify basic voice-over industry opportunities and common types of voice-over work.
2. Practice introductory techniques for using the speaking voice in commercial and media-style scripts.
3. Apply instructor feedback from a one-on-one script read to improve vocal clarity and confidence.
Ages: 18+

DISCOVER VOICE-OVERS: MAKE MONEY USING YOUR VOICE!
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26SCMADOR003
Dates: 8/4/2026 - 8/4/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB113
Instructor: Justine Reiss
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In what could be the most enlightening class you've ever taken. Learn how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Discover a unique, outside-the-box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you've been looking for. In addition to online instruction, you will be given the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor for the following day.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify basic voice-over industry opportunities and common types of voice-over work.
2. Practice introductory techniques for using the speaking voice in commercial and media-style scripts.
3. Apply instructor feedback from a one-on-one script read to improve vocal clarity and confidence.
Ages: 18+

FLORAL DESIGN: FUNDAMENTALS
Fee: $179.00
Item Number: 26SCAACOR010
Dates: 6/24/2026 - 7/1/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 2
Building: National Guard Building (opens in new tab)
Room: NG102
Instructor: Hailey Wagner
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Master the art of floral design in this immersive, hands-on multi-session course designed to build your confidence and creativity with flowers. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your eye, you'll dive into the essential principles of floral design—learning techniques in composition, color theory, and flower care. Along the way, you'll create your own beautiful floral pieces to take home and enjoy. These are skills that last well beyond the final class—empowering you to confidently create stunning arrangements for years to come.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Apply basic floral design principles such as composition, balance, and color harmony.
2. Practice proper flower care and handling techniques.
3. Create floral arrangements using foundational design techniques with increased confidence.
Ages: 18+

FLY FISHING
Fee: $59.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBWA001
Dates: 5/13/2026 - 5/16/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W Sa
Sessions: 2
Building: Wasatch Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: WC228
Instructor: Mike Howard
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Learn proper techniques, gear, rigging, knots, bug identification and selection, and fly presentation. Discover different types of fly fishing, basic casting technique, river etiquette, how to read water, and how to safely handle and release fish. Includes one day in class at the UVU Wasatch Campus in Heber and one day of learning to cast the following Saturday from 9 am to noon in Midway. Equipment will be available.

Supply List for Saturday:
- Current Fishing License
Ages:18+
Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m. Wasatch Campus - Heber
Saturday 9 a.m. - Noon Hamlet Park, Midway

FLY FISHING
Fee: $59.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBWA002
Dates: 6/10/2026 - 6/13/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W Sa
Sessions: 2
Building: Wasatch Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: WC228
Instructor: Mike Howard
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Learn proper techniques, gear, rigging, knots, bug identification and selection, and fly presentation. Discover different types of fly fishing, basic casting technique, river etiquette, how to read water, and how to safely handle and release fish. Includes one day in class at the UVU Wasatch Campus in Heber and one day of learning to cast the following Saturday from 9 am to noon in Midway. Equipment will be available.

Supply List for Saturday:
- Current Fishing License
Ages:18+
Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m. Wasatch Campus - Heber
Saturday 9 a.m. - Noon Hamlet Park, Midway

FLY FISHING
Fee: $59.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBWA003
Dates: 7/8/2026 - 7/11/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W Sa
Sessions: 2
Building: Wasatch Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: WC228
Instructor: Mike Howard
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
Learn proper techniques, gear, rigging, knots, bug identification and selection, and fly presentation. Discover different types of fly fishing, basic casting technique, river etiquette, how to read water, and how to safely handle and release fish. Includes one day in class at the UVU Wasatch Campus in Heber and one day of learning to cast the following Saturday from 9 am to noon in Midway. Equipment will be available.

Supply List for Saturday:
- Current Fishing License
Ages:18+
Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m. Wasatch Campus - Heber
Saturday 9 a.m. - Noon Hamlet Park, Midway

FLY FISHINGWasatch Campus
Fee: $59.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBWA004
Dates: 8/12/2026 - 8/15/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W Sa
Sessions: 2
Building: Wasatch Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: WC228
Instructor: Mike Howard

Seats Available: 4

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Learn proper techniques, gear, rigging, knots, bug identification and selection, and fly presentation. Discover different types of fly fishing, basic casting technique, river etiquette, how to read water, and how to safely handle and release fish. Includes one day in class at the UVU Wasatch Campus in Heber and one day of learning to cast the following Saturday from 9 am to noon in Midway. Equipment will be available.

Supply List for Saturday:
- Current Fishing License
Ages:18+
Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m. Wasatch Campus - Heber
Saturday 9 a.m. - Noon Hamlet Park, Midway

HISTORIC PROVO ARCHITECTURE-AT THE CROSSROADS
Fee: $29.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBOR005
Dates: 6/13/2026 - 6/13/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: Orem Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TBA
Instructor: Florence Hawkinson
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Learn how entrepreneur rivalry and religious leadership shaped downtown Provo and set the stage for future growth and architectural expression. This tour will help you understand the faith and emotions involved in creating the place we call historic downtown Provo and includes exploration of building exteriors and interiors. 90 minutes, approximately 0.5 miles walking.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify key historical figures and events that shaped downtown Provo’s development.
2. Recognize how entrepreneurship and religious leadership influenced local architecture and urban growth.
3. Observe and describe notable exterior and interior architectural features in historic downtown Provo.
Ages: 18+

HOMESTEAD GARDENING
Fee: $59.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBWA007
Dates: 5/12/2026 - 6/9/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 3
Building: Stillwater Farms
Room:
Instructor: Jared Neal

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Whether you're just getting started in gardening or looking to amp up your current operation, there's plenty for you in this workshop. Aspect of early season gardening such as: garden plot layout, irrigation setup, seed starting, transplanting, soil and fertilization, ground and crop coverage, and pest control will be covered.

Ages:18+

Class will meet on May 12th, May 26th, and June 9th

INTERIOR DESIGN TECHNIQUES - WASATCH-HEBERWasatch Campus
Fee: $69.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBWA099
Dates: 6/2/2026 - 6/23/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 4
Building: Wasatch Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TBA
Instructor: Diann Glenn

Seats Available: 10

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Develop an understanding of interior design. Learn techniques to create a space that is comfortable, beautiful, and represents you. Explore the practical side of interior design with space planning for clutter-free space. Learn about color combinations, how to use a color wheel, fabric selection and application.

Ages 18+

KNIFE SHARPENING ESSENTIALS: SAFETY, SYSTEMS, AND SKILLOrem West Campus
Fee: $59.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBOR006
Dates: 6/17/2026 - 6/17/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: National Guard Building (opens in new tab)
Room: NG108
Instructor: Mike Wood

Seats Available: 3

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Learn how to sharpen knives safely and confidently through hands-on practice and clear instruction. Work with both pocket knives and kitchen knives while building essential skills in safety, technique, and accident prevention when handling sharp tools.

Explore sharpening theory, edge geometry, manual sharpening methods, and common knife-sharpening systems. Guided practice and real-world tips help you maintain sharp, reliable edges and extend the life of your knives. No prior experience needed.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate safe handling practices when sharpening and using pocket and kitchen knives.
2. Identify basic sharpening theory, edge geometry, and common sharpening systems.
3. Practice manual knife-sharpening techniques to maintain a sharp, usable edge.
Ages: 18+

MICROGREENS MASTERY: GROW YOUR OWN SUPERFOODS-OREMOrem West Campus
Fee: $59.00
Item Number: 26SCCOKOR006
Dates: 7/29/2026 - 7/29/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: National Guard Building (opens in new tab)
Room: NG102
Instructor: Michaela Herrera, Daniel Coburn

Seats Available: 9

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Cultivate nutrient-packed microgreens at home with hands-on instruction. Learn seed selection, growing techniques, harvesting tips, and leave with a kit to start your own green journey.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify suitable seeds for growing microgreens at home.
2. Practice basic growing and harvesting techniques for microgreens.
3. Set up and use a starter grow kit to begin home cultivation.
Ages: 18+

RAISING BACKYARD QUAILOrem West Campus
Fee: $49.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBOR007
Dates: 6/18/2026 - 6/18/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 1
Building: National Guard Building (opens in new tab)
Room: NG102
Instructor: Kelli Knecht

Seats Available: 7

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Have you been wondering how to homestead where you live? Small backyard? No backyard? Quail might be the perfect place to start! Supply meat and eggs for your family from your own small or large space! It's an easier option and a lot of people haven’t heard about coturnix quail yet! Learn all things quail and why we think they are a perfect backyard addition for those striving for city limit self sufficiency.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify basic care, housing, and space requirements for raising coturnix quail.
2. Recognize the benefits of quail for small-space homesteading, including meat and egg production.
3. Apply simple planning steps to determine if quail are a good fit for a home or backyard setting.
Ages: 18+

SCUBA: FULL CERTIFICATION
Fee: $499.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBWA008
Dates: 5/7/2026 - 6/11/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 6
Building: Wasatch Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: WC211
Instructor: Craig Simon

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Ready to trade dry land for bubbles? Guided by certified instructors, learn essential diving skills, safety procedures, and equipment use during classroom instruction and open-water dives at the Homestead Crater. Perfect for beginners. Build confidence, knowledge, and obtain the certification needed to dive anywhere in the world whether for travel, adventure, or lifelong recreation. The first night of class will be held at UVU Wasatch Campus. The rest of the course will take place at The Homestead Crater.

Ages: 18+

SUCCULENT TERRARIUM: PROPOGATING AND PLANTINGOrem Campus
Fee: $89.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBOR008
Dates: 5/23/2026 - 5/23/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: Sa
Sessions: 1
Building: Clarke Building (opens in new tab)
Room: CB106
Instructor: Hailey Wagner

Seats Available: 1

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Build your own self-sustaining, low-maintenance ecosystem in a jar! You will learn everything that you need to create a beautiful, healthy succulent terrarium: mastering drainage and layering techniques, practicing plant arrangement and design, and learning essential watering and long-term care. You will leave with your custom-made terrarium ready to display.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Assemble proper drainage and soil layers for a succulent terrarium.
2. Arrange succulents using basic design and spacing principles.
3. Demonstrate correct watering and care practices for long-term terrarium health.
Ages: 18+

WELDING: BEGINNINGOff campus Location
Fee: $279.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBOR098
Dates: 6/3/2026 - 7/29/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 8
Building: Provo High School
Room: Welding Shop - D108
Instructor: Kaleb Money

Seats Available: 6

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Learn how to weld, brush up on your skills, or build a small project. Explore welding and fabrication. Attending the first night of class is mandatory as we will discuss safety regulations and learning the layout of the shop. If you do not have all of the proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) it will be made available in class. To make the most of your time, watch a few instructional videos on the equipment you will be using throughout the course. They can be found on Mr. Money's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvdtEoRlZybF4fnMqWDBElQ

Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand basic welding tools, materials, and safety practices
2. Practice simple welding techniques and joints
3. Create a small welded project using foundational skills
Supply List:
- Full length pants
- closed toe shoes
All personal protective equipment/clothing worn must be 100% cotton and flame resistant.
Ages: 18+

WELDING: BEGINNINGOff campus Location
Fee: $279.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBOR099
Dates: 6/4/2026 - 7/30/2026
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 8
Building: Provo High School
Room: Welding Shop - D108
Instructor: Kaleb Money

Seats Available: 17

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Learn how to weld, brush up on your skills, or build a small project. Explore welding and fabrication. Attending the first night of class is mandatory as we will discuss safety regulations and learning the layout of the shop. If you do not have all of the proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) it will be made available in class. To make the most of your time, watch a few instructional videos on the equipment you will be using throughout the course. They can be found on Mr. Money's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvdtEoRlZybF4fnMqWDBElQ

Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand basic welding tools, materials, and safety practices
2. Practice simple welding techniques and joints
3. Create a small welded project using foundational skills
Supply List:
- Full length pants
- closed toe shoes
All personal protective equipment/clothing worn must be 100% cotton and flame resistant.
Ages: 18+

BIRDWATCHING FOR BEGINNERS
Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 26SCHOBOR003
Dates: 5/6/2026 - 5/27/2026
Times: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: W Th Sa
Sessions: 6
Building: National Guard Building (opens in new tab)
Room: NG103
Instructor: Shawn Miller
Seats Available: 8
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Join us for an introduction to nature’s most accessible, melodious, and beautiful creatures. The pursuit of birding can be for relaxation, sport, or citizen science, but in any form will enhance your enjoyment of nature, whether in your backyard or favorite vacation spot.

May 6 - A Short History of Birding and a Look at Bird Design. We introduce the practice of birding, its history and culture, and then offer some basic ornithology and extraordinary facts.
May 13 - Birding Tools. We describe the birder’s most useful tools, including guidebooks, online resources and apps, such as eBird and Merlin (both free from Cornell University), and how to select and properly use binoculars. If you have a pair, bring them this night. If you don’t, no worries! I’ll bring a few extra, and we can share.
May 16 - Saturday Field Trip, Sat., 7am, Skipper Bay, Provo (Boat Harbor Drive)
May 20 - How to Identify a Bird. We will focus on basic strategies for identifying birds, including shape, size, color, pattern and other field marks, as well as habitat and behavior. We will emphasize local birds you can see in Utah County this time of year.
May 21 - Thursday Evening Field Trip, Thursday, 7pm, Rock Canyon, Provo
May 27 - Birdsong, Where to Bird, and with Whom. I will help you learn to recognize bird songs and calls, introduce you to some of Utah’s best birding locations, and point you to some helpful local resources and friendly people, like the Utah County Birders.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Learn how to recognize common local birds
2. Practice using basic birding tools
3. Gain confidence birdwatching independently
Ages: 18+

RETHREAD: CLOTHING REPAIR AND UPCYCLING
Fee: $99.00
Item Number: 26PCAACLE099
Dates: 4/16/2026 - 5/14/2026
Times: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Days: Th
Sessions: 5
Building: Lehi Campus (opens in new tab)
Room: TG142
Instructor: Mary Jane McGuire
Seats Available: -11

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Save money by learning simple clothing repairs that keep your wardrobe wearable. Reduce waste by upcycling old garments into fresh, creative pieces. Build confidence as you give your clothes a longer, more sustainable life.

Ages: 18+

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