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49 people are interested
Hand-embroidery Nonprofit with Various Projects
ORGANIZATION: San Francisco School of Needlework and Design
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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49 people are interested
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
WHEN
WHERE
360 Post Street, Suite 604San Francisco, CA 94108
DATE POSTED
October 7, 2019
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