Learn about the fashion business classes starting

For those interested in starting their own clothing or accessory line, The Community House,
is hosting Starting A Fashion Business with instructor Milda Bublys, former Fashion Institute of Technology of New York professor. The class is 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 6. The cost is $35.
 Additional classes include, “Creating a Fashion Portfolio,” 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, April 19 through May 3. The cost is $119 plus a $5 materials fee.
Creating a Fashion Drawing is 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, April 14-28. The cost is $119 plus a $5 materials fee.
To register for classes, contact The Community House, 380 South Bates Street, Birmingham, 248/644-5832, or online at www.communityhouse.com.

 Easter Seals hires VP and Director
Easter Seals Michigan hired Rich Hollis as the Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations and Laura Covintree, CFRE, as the Director of Marketing & Development. Hollis’ responsibilities in this capacity will include providing financial management, strategic, and tactical leadership to further the development of the organization. Covintree’s responsibilities in this capacity include raising awareness about Easter Seals; building a strong donor base to support Easter Seals’ programs and overseeing strategic and operational planning.

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