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Hand-embroidery Nonprofit with Various Projects

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ORGANIZATION: San Francisco School of Needlework and Design

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 49 people are interested
Bluebells

Located on Union Square, this is an opportunity to work with a nonprofit that supports and teaches hand embroidery from around the world, for stitchers of all levels.

Available positions include assisting with exhibits and stitch challenges, running the front desk, operating a small shop, assembling kits for classes, researching historic embroidery, as well as varied officework and needlework support.

No stitching experience required, however stitching on site is optional and encouraged.

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About San Francisco School of Needlework and Design

Location:

360 Post ST, STE 604, San Francisco, CA 94109, US

Mission Statement

To promote and share the knowledge and history of hand embroidery and needlework to ensure its future as a valued art form.

Description

Our Vision:

  • Ensuring a future for the heritage of the art and craft of hand embroidery and needlework found in world-wide cultures, learning from and growing a community of intergenerational artisans, and expanding knowledge to create works, while preserving historic examples and methods.
  • Sharing our resources and knowledge with, and collaborating with, the broadest audience possible.
  • Spreading the enjoyment of the everyday cognitive and creative benefits of practicing a slow craft in a hyper-fast world.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

360 Post Street, Suite 604San Francisco, CA 94108

(37.788498,-122.407814)
 

SKILLS

  • Visual Arts
  • Sewing
  • Arts Administration

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • 4 - 20 hours per month
  • No sewing skill required but a passion for stitching may ensue

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