IPP Colombia 2006

Theme

How Culture is Expressed Through Handicraft

Location

Barichara, Colombia

Dates

July 7th – 23rd 2006

Delegations

Colombia, Germany, Australia, Italy, Egypt, Sweden, Denmark, Guatemala

Partner Organisation

Fundación Tierra Viva” (Live Earth Foundation)

Description

The participants will explore how culture is expressed through craftwork. They will learn about how artisans work in their own countries and participate in workshops with local Colombian artisans. They will also interact with the artisan lifestyle and see how the expression of their art is affected by various constraints.
In the practical part, the participants will develop a sustainable garden to be used by the partner organisation as an educational project for the local people in the town of Barichara.

Contact

Staff: Diana; Project Co-ordinator: Tita

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