The Howland Cultural Center in Beacon NY is a non-profit group preserving and operating the historic 1872 Howland Circulating Library building as a center for arts and cultural activities. Recently they approached our chapter with a request for curtains; specifically, they needed to cover the artwork on the walls to provide a plain backdrop for performances and other events in the gallery space. Judy Longacre and Maura Kristofik met with the staff to determine their needs, mocking up a sample to test their design. The staff liked it, our chapter board gave the nod to proceed, and Judy began to round up volunteers. The result was an almost all-day effort from Sandy, Isobel, Kathy, Peggy, Danielle, Mary P, Mary D, Judy, Maura and Sue (who put blood, sweat, but no tears, into her work!). Jaye Vaughn also popped in and out during the day to help. By 4 pm the Center had a stack of freshly pressed curtain panels all made up. Judy did an awesome job of organizing everything - kudos to her for all her preparation to make the day go as smoothly as possible. What was most impressive was how everyone worked as a well-oiled machine, picking up work wherever there was a backlog, and just pitching in to get the work done. They all deserve numerous "curtain calls"! Well done, eveyone!
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| Peggy at the serging station |
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| Judy works the press. |
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| Sandy marks the hems. |
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| Sue carries on despite her collision with the rotary cutter. |
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| Completed curtains in foreground; Judy finishes up the last couple. |
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| First completed panels are hung. |
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| The work crew (minus Jaye who had to leave early) |
