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Volunteer Opportunities

Threaducation

Join us on Tuesdays  starting September 15, 1:45-4:00pm at Lyon's Farm Elementary. Volunteer for one or many sessions!

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OPen sew

Join us on Saturdays (Sept 12-Nov 21) @ 12:15-2:15pm, to teach more experienced sewists, aged 8+, at Durham Southwest Regional Library.

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basic sewing & Mending

Come on Wednesdays (Oct 7, 14, 21 and 28) @ 6:00-7:30pm to teach adults basic sewing skills at Durham Southwest Regional Library.


We will be making simple and useful items for home and personal use. 

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teaching teachers to sew

Select Wednesdays and Thursdays, 2:30-4:30pm @ Lyons Farm Elementary School.


We teach basic sewing to elementary school teachers throughout the school year. This year's projects include zipper bags, small tote bags, pillow covers, aprons, mending and upcycling. 


Volunteer for as many or as few sessions as you desire!

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hand sewing

Join us on Fridays, 1:00-2:00pm @ Lyons Farm Elementary School.


When: Oct 16, Nov 13, Nov 20, Dec 11, Dec 18, Jan 22, Feb 12, Feb 26, March 12, April 16, April 30, May 7, May 21


We teach up to 10 elementary school-aged kids how to hand sew. We will be doing some embroidery, button sewing, stuffy-making, and all sorts of creative projects. 


Volunteer for as many or as few sessions as you desire!

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youth sewing club at the Emily K Center

Join us on Fridays (Oct 9, 16, 23 and 30) @ 4:15-5:15pm to teach simple sewing projects to students in grades 3-8.

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learn to sew

Join us on Saturdays (Sept 12-Nov 21) @ 10am-noon, to teach beginners, aged 8+, at Durham Southwest Regional Library.

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