People working together inside Public Thread Lab

MEET THE TEAM

The people whobring the Lab to life

Meet the staff, sewists, makers, instructors, and collaborators whose skills and ideas shape Public Thread Lab.

Different skills. Shared purpose.

The Lab is shaped by people with different backgrounds, experiences, and ways of making. Together, they create the classes, products, programs, and everyday moments that make the space feel welcoming and useful.

Meet the team

The people behind the work

Staff, sewists, makers, instructors, and collaborators bring different skills to Public Thread Lab and help make this place what it is.

Founder/CEO

Janay Brower

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Areas of work: Operations • Non-Profit Mgt. • B2B

CFO

Dana Hoyt

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Areas of work: Accounting •

Lead Sewist/Designer

Heather Holmes

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Areas of work: Sewist Operations • Product Design • Materials Mgt.

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Come make something with us

Looking to put your skills to work? Check out sewist opportunities, volunteer days or find another way to become part of what happens at Public Thread Lab through membership or education.