Charlotte is a city of newcomers. This occasional series profiles some of the estimated 42,000 people who move here yearly. Reach out to our team if you’ve lived here less than 12 months.

Intro

Brenna Bryant moved from Los Angeles in January and now teaches fashion and textiles at Northwest School of the Arts.

She began sewing at age 8, learning from her great-aunt. She also enjoys tennis, a game she picked up at age 11.

Brenna holds a degree in fashion design from Savannah College of Art and Design and another in liberal studies from North Carolina A&T.

She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, crossing in spring 2023, and is a member of the Rocky Mount Alumni Chapter.

What brought you here?

I’ve lived in two major cities, Atlanta and L.A., and I’m from a small town. I really

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