An AIMS collab between LionHeart Coffee, Beaverton Highschool and the Cada Casa Apparel Design Program. Beaverton High Graphic Productions students have developed client briefs, timelines, mood boards, concepts, iterations, refinements, mockups, and storyboards in the development of the piece and content.  Similar to the local craftsmanship of every drink made at Lionheart, each step of the process was done with great care and intention. From graphic design, to shooting and editing, to hand printing each garment, the entire design process was done in house, allowing students to see a variety of careers and creative avenues.

AIMS student Jesse Theriot captured some amazing moments from the Save the LP event at Reser Arts Center. Jesse even got the opportunity to meet one of his favorite bands - Portugal the Man and shoot their mic check. Cada Casa was also able to provide live screen printing for their concert, with all proceeds going towards Frances Changed my Life, a non-profit that funds critical research to uncover new treatments and therapies for kids with rare diseases.

Cada Casa had the opportunity to support Versastyle’s Día de los Muertos Fashion Show by providing live screen printing, DJing and lighting/sound consulting. The show featured Beyond the Decks graduates and instructors working side by side to provide an engaging soundscape for the evening.

Cada Casa AIMS students partnered with JUNTOSpdx to film, photography and screen print at their Nuestra Cultura event. Our of the core missions of JUNTOSpdx is to inspire the present to help strengthen the future of our community. The goal of this program is to provide guidance and real-world opportunities in their goals of becoming professional creatives. What you're viewing now are examples of the unique moments the students captured throughout Nuestra Cultura, showcasing their creativity and hard work in action. AIMS (Apprenticeships, Internships, Mentorships, Support) is a project-based mentorship program that pairs emerging creatives with affinity-grouped mentors in a curated, real-world project.

Frustrated by vandalism, Tursi Soccer has decided to change tactics and retake control of the urban pitch. In the world of Portland professional soccer, there is one phrase that capture the mentality and commitment of our supporters: Rose City Till I Die. This mural features a stylized gothic lettering set to a Portland cityscape and Cascade range background spanning two walls, just blocks from Providence Park. It is the capstone project of the ‘23-’24 Cada Casa CANS program, bringing students from three different schools together to create over 3000 square feet of dope street art.

Friends of Noise invited Cada Casa to host workshops at Find Your Future Fest, an event aimed at professional development, job opportunities, and workshops for young adults in the Portland-metro area. Cada Casa was able to provide live screen printing, a mini Beyond the Decks DJ lesson, a CANS stencil graffiti demonstration, and information about our AIMS program.

Cada Casa partnered with NORF to provide an elegant and elevated platform for performers, musicians, models, designers, DJ’s, videographers, photographers, graphic designers and producers to not just see what the next level looks like, but also to invite them into the process in a structured mentorship program. NORF (Northwest Originated Rhythm & Fashion) is an annual event highlighting emerging designers and performers. Cada Casa facilitated the AIMS Content Crew experience, Apparel Design workshops, Beyond the Decks DJ alumni and mentors, screen printing, and event build out.

Beaverton High Digital Media students had the opportunity to visit Industry in preparation for the NORF Fashion show. Armando Garcia, Senior Art Director, led the students through the process of understanding tone/mood, outlining the different types of contents to be captured, and the technical specs on how to do so. The field trip ended with an in-prompt photoshoot where students were able to get behind and in front of the camera for some portrait practice.

THREAD: Textiles: harnessed, reimagined, engineered, and designed. A transformative three-course workshop series delving into the dynamic design world. From mastering the ancient art of natural dyes to crafting personalized tote bags through cut-and-sew techniques, unleashing your creativity in graphic design to adorn your creations with captivating visuals. Each course offers a hands-on exploration of diverse pathways in the design industry, igniting your passion and inspiring your journey toward innovative expression.

NORF: northwest originated rhythm & fashion is an evening of fashion, art, and performances that aim to highlight, inspire, and connect emerging creatives and communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. On May 26th, Cada Casa helped produce the first annual event at the GreatRoom in Beaverton, OR. Apparel Design students were able to showcase their designs on the runway, the DJ mentor/apprentice duo DJ ALoSO and Fleetwood.blk provided beats for the evening, and Cada Casa performers Bird Bennett, Selina, and Alta Vocez graced the stage.

The Nike Latinx Design Crew helped Beaverton High Students create designs for their club’s merch. The goals of this program was to: Inspire the next generation of Latinx designers in Beaverton (and beyond), Disrupt stereotypes and show Latino/x creative careers representation, Design and produce quality merch to be used for club fundraisers.

The Bigger Than Hip Hop program is a series of workshops introducing students to the various disciplines of Hip-Hop (music, dance, fashion, art).  Six local artists host beginning workshops in a variety of art disciplines, including street fashion, lyric development and live rapping, beat production, DJing, murals / street-art, and hip-hop dance ensemble. This set of workshops help spark student interest in the hopes of creating clubs or fostering mentorships.