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ORGANIZATION: Little Loomhouse

  • 24 people are interested
Mabel Palmer Waitman
Mabel was Lou Tate's traveling companion. In 1939 she wove her wedding dress at the Little Loomhouse, inviting other weavers to stop in and weave a couple of rows for good luck.

Help advance the educational mission of the Little Loomhouse by conducting tours and providing educational programs for the general public.

Located in three rustic Victorian cabins on beautiful Kenwood Hill, the Little Loomhouse has a rich legacy in contemporary art, art preservation and women's history.

Docents lead historic tours and give offsite presentations. Docents must have a strong interest in history and working with people, plus a willingness to learn and to be an active part of a community.

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About Little Loomhouse

Location:

328 Kenwood Hill Road, Louisville, KY 40214, US

Mission Statement

The mission of the Lou Tate Foundation is to educate students of all ages about the history and continue the legacy of founder Lou Tate, master weaver, by ensuring the preservation of the Little Loomhouse landmark cabins and by educating students of all ages about the history of weaving and textile arts through diverse programs, residencies and community partnerships. Our Vision is for the Little Loomhouse landmark to be the national leader of introducing weaving, textile arts and their history from the Little Loomhouse landmark cabins.

Description

The Little Loomhouse is an arts and culture center on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Louisville Landmark. The complex consists of three Victorian cabins. The first, called Esta, was built in 1870. This is the cabin in which the Happy Birthday song was sung for the very first time.

The Little Loomhouse has had the honor of hosting some very famous guests over the years including First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

In addition to hosting school field trips, summer camps, and workshops onsite in the cabins for students of all ages, the Little Loomhouse also demonstrates and teaches weaving and other folk art at cultural, educational and art events throughout the state.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Education & Literacy
Women
Arts & Culture, Education & Literacy, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

328 Kenwood Hill RoadLouisville, KY 40214

(38.158,-85.77045)
 

SKILLS

  • Curating
  • History
  • People Skills
  • Visual Arts
  • Library Sciences
  • Group Facilitation

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3-5 days/month

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