Would you like to help make beautiful wall hangings?

Would you like to help make beautiful wall hangings?

Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours · Starting from 20 Feb 2025 For around 6 months
Flexible location
CoordinationArts & craftsCreative
Art & cultureSport & recreationSocial justice
11 Sustainable cities and communities17 Partnerships for the goals
Suitable for people in a wheelchairSuitable for corporate volunteersSuitable for young people

Contact person

Ricardo Burgzorg

Ask Ricardo a question or contact the organiser directly at [email protected] or 0618707971.

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Stichting Villa Maecenatis

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Summary

Would you like to help make beautiful wall hangings about our slavery past? You don't need to have any knowledge of handicrafts.

Detailed description

At several locations in the city, large tapestries are being worked on around the history of slavery. Many people are working on this, using different techniques such as embroidery, quilting, punching, tufting.


  • These tapestries are intended to be made by many people.
  • It brings us together.
  • It's fun and very cozy.
  • We can't do it without your efforts!


You decide how many hours you have available, when you can and at which location. We are located in the Grote Kerk, the library in Laak and Ypenburg, the Kunstmuseum and Theater de Regentes.


You will be guided by someone who understands textile techniques.


Would you like more information?

Please call or email Ricardo: [email protected] or tel. 06 18707971

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About Stichting Villa Maecenatis

Stichting Villa Maecenatis acts as a project organization and applicant for funds. The foundation was established in 1988 and aims to promote a more creative society, in particular by stimulating the application of visual arts in it.

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