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1 person is interested
Needle and Thread Sewing Partners: Interpretive Costume Construction
ORGANIZATION: South Union Shaker Village
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
SUSV is establishing a new initiative Needle and Thread Sewing Partners:Interpretive Costume Construction and invites YOU to join our team in sparking curiosity for and contemplation of our nation's past through your sewing talents. Get started today and enjoy a fulfilling activity that works around your schedule!
Sewing Partners will work with site historians to reproduce a historically accurate menu of apparel to be worn by interpreters during special events throughout the year.
What you need to become a Sewing Partner:
Garment Construction Know-How
Sewing Equipment
Willingness to Learn About Period Clothing for Men and Women
Ability to Collaborate with Site Staff
Reliable Transportation
85% of this volunteer opportunity can be completed from home, but members of the onsite team encourage Partners to work at the village as much as they would like. For those who prefer to work on their own, occassional visits to the village for fittings etc. will be necessary.
Interested? Want to learn more? Call Rebekah Brummett, Curator of Community Engagement at 270.542.4167 or 800.811.8379
More opportunities with South Union Shaker Village
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About South Union Shaker Village
Location:
850 Shaker Museum Road, AUBURN, KY 42206, US
Mission Statement
South Union Shaker Village preserves and maintains the site of the Shaker Society which once existed at South Union, protecting the buildings, landscape, folklife, and material culture. The buildings and grounds are employed to further the interest of the public in historic preservation and Shaker history. SUSV sponsors continuing programs of an educational and cultural nature.
Description
For over 40 years South Union Shaker Village has welcomed visitors from around the world to explore the 500 acre village. It is through the dedication of our volunteers and supporters that we do extraordinary things.
- Sparking a curiosity for and contemplation of the people, places, and events of the past in individuals, young and old
- Preserving the integrity of South Union’s historic buildings and landscape for exploration by current and future generations
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
September 1, 2016
SKILLS
- Sewing
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Time Commitment: 10-20 hrs monthly recommended
- Sewing Partners will participate in a one hour briefing on Shaker apparel