Craft Demonstration cum Awareness Program presented by the office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) Organized by Handicrafts Service Center, Thrissur in association with IEDC and IQAC cell MTI, Thrissur
In today's world of white collar jobs we are forgetting creative and traditional handicrafts which is the face of Kerala. Through this collaboration with the Handicraft Service Center, Thrissur we brought awareness to our students about these dying art forms.
We were able to bring many talented Artisans who gave a live demo and an opportunity for us to tryout all these different crafts.
The program started with welcome speech by Shri. Chandrakanta Saha Handicrafts Promotion Officer, HSC, Thrissur followed with Keynote Address from our principal Smt. Minimol L., Principal, MTI, Thrissur. The program was inaugurated by Prof. Manasi Pandya Raghunandan Regional Director, Indira Gandhi National Center for Arts, Ministry of culture Regional center, Thrissur and felicitation by Dr. Guru Sharad Pandya Bharatnatyam Exponent & Founder Director Purva school of Bharatanatyam , Smt.Thajbi P.M., HOD, Computer, MTI, Thrissur , Sri.Unnikrishnan C., HOD, Civil, MTI, Thrissur , Sri. Joseph P. J., HOD, Mechanical, MTI, Thrissur , Dr. Gopakumar, HOD, General Department, MTI, Thrissur.
The program was a different experience with the addition of live demonstration and we were able to try these out our self. There was five artisans present for the live demo
Pottery, by Raman, Pudukkad
Bamboo Basketry by Neelima Venu, KIzhakkumbattukara
Hand Embroidery by Gopika K.B., Madakkathara
Bamboo Mat Painting by Vasundhara Suresh, Arattupuzha
Wood carving by Vijayan, Nedupuzha
Overall it was an another unforgettable experience the taught me the value of team work and dedication.
This was only possible through the combined dedication and effort of IEDC member and our faculties
Special thanks must be mentioned to our dear Shiju teacher and HariKrishan sir for the smooth and efficient execution of the program. And thanks to S4 EL students for helping us out in all the back stage.
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