Coming Up….
- Saturday, Nov. 16 and Sunday Nov. 17, Props Workshops: 1-6 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
- Sunday, Nov. 24 Throws Workshop: 1-6 p.m. at 7330 Sycamore
- Wednesday Nov. 20 and Saturday Nov. 23: Help get foot soldier costumes ready
- Monday, Dec. 9: Coronation Party at Degas House (order throws now for pick-up at the party)
- Details below and full calendar of events on our website
Props Workshops Nov. 16 and 17
Channel your creative self, or your problem-solving self, or your engineer self and help build, revise and/or repair props. We have several props projects planned for this year: raising the statue canopy, spiffing up and developing a few new banners, adding haunches to St. Margaret’s dragon Adversaire, and, our biggest project, constructing a new lighted “Blessing Joan” puppet to end the parade. We always have jobs for all skill levels and people willing to learn! This workshop takes place at the krewe “den,” the home of Captain Amanda (and her two cats), 7330 Sycamore St., map).
Sales are open for 2025 throws, keepsakes and tickets. Pre-order now to pick up at the coronation party on Dec. 9. Get yours before they sell out.
Help organize and launder the foot soldier costumes
Meet our volunteer director Heidi Bayer at the krewe storage unit at 3900 Tchoupitoulas (map), to help her with sorting, labeling, organizing, mending and laundering our inventory of foot soldier costumes. Our unit is very close to the entrance so you can probably just shout for her to open the gate for you, but here’s Heidi’s cell number if you need her to let you through the security gate: (504) 812-1441. She has two more work sessions planned: Saturday Nov. 23rd 11a-6p, and Sunday Nov. 24 12-4. Note: Foot soldier costumes will NOT be ready to pick up yet — this is just the work session to get them ready!!! Foot soldier costume pick-ups begin Nov. 30.
Throws Workshop Sunday Nov. 24, 1-6 p.m.
Come craft with us at the home of krewe captain Amanda Helm at 7330 Sycamore St. All skill levels are welcome and all supplies will be provided. These are a great way to connect with other krewe members, get your questions answered, show off your own krewe projects, and bounce ideas. Note: The throws workshops are more about sitting down and chatting as we do peaceful repeated tasks. If you’re more interested in creative problem-solving, go for the props workshop. This workshop takes place at the krewe “den,” the home of Captain Amanda (and her two cats), 7330 Sycamore St., map).
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