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More than 24 training activities with national and international lecturers, workshops and live experiences will be part of the educational agenda that will be enjoyed by thousands of visitors who will come together at the National Crafts Fair, version 43, to be held from 26 to 30 July, at the ATLAPA Convention Center.
Three international lecturers from Colombia have been invited to this fair and will train the artisan about his experience with obtaining a handmade quality stamp as an international success.
In this regard, Esther Pérez, National Director of Handicrafts of MiCultura stated that "Colombia, is the first country to implement a quality certification for his handicrafts. Exhibitors that come with us will discuss his experiences, anecdotes and share with our artisan, how to reach and achieve these standards of excellence and export quality."
"We will have as an incentive to our artisan a a new system of points for those who train at different workshops and courses so that this score will be credited to their place of living and will be taken into account for future fairs, projects and activities organized by the Ministry of Culture (MiCultura)," Pérez added.
The training will be held from 27 to 29 July with an interesting educational proposal at the halls, Chaquira and Boquete and will be open to all public at 9: 00 a.m. to 6: 30 p.m.
The issues addressed by specialists and matter connoisseurs include: Restoration of tissues, Types and uses of lace, The Artisan and the Art to undertake, Arrangement of the pollera, to traditional use, Assertiva communication, Cortes of the pollera Montuna Santeña, Photography and digital marketing techniques with the use of mobile, Performance of patterns in the Filling of Bolls and qualities of a catalogue among others.
For the first time, MiCultura has the responsibility of organizing this fair that returns after three years with face to face.
To get more information about the activities and workshops we invite you to get to the MiCultura's website and its social networks.