OUR MISSION: To empower the youth and young hearted through Arts and Craft. By this, we hope to encourage them to empower themselves in different skills in our entrepreneurial program.
Thursday, 28 August 2014
HATS OFF TO BUNMI ADEYEMI OF REVIEW MILLINERS
The Name Bunmi Adeyemi of Review Milliners is no stranger to the Hat making world in Lagos Nigeria.
Trained by Bimby Lads one of the for most recognized couture Millenary hat designers in Nigeria.
She began as a sales representative for Bimby Lads and soon realized she had a flair for hat designing and never looked back. Her hats are made with Sinemay, straw, paper straw and other raw materials.
Today Bunmi Adeyemi is as well giving back her community through vocational training, working with various NGO's and school such as Taakra Arts and Crafts Academy.
Her Advise to upcoming hat makers is to remain focus and passionate about their work, the sky is the limit.
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Wednesday, 20 August 2014
INSPIRE ACADEMY AND TAAKRA AFTER SCHOOL ARTS AND CRAFT PROGRAM
The After school arts and craft classes took off without a hitch @ Inspire Academy Abuja.
It was amusing to hear the children address me Madam Taakra ,
as I've been call everything from Lady D to Area Mama.
Preparing projects appropriate for kids under 10 years old was our goal while also keeping them engaged through the entire project.
Inspire Academy students were up to the task, keeping the instructors on there toes.
like inquisitive minds, they asked intelligent questions and showed zeal and enthusiasm .
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
Knitt And Crochet with Phil Roberts
Growing up in Nigeria Phil Roberts began knitting and crocheting
in 1981 and never stopped.
With a growing passion and a knitting machine she began creating
exquisite designs such as table cloths, hat and scarves sets, handbags, shawls
and much more.
Over the last 3 decades, Phil Roberts focused on capturing the
quintessence of Stoff, Farbe und Schnitt (fabric, color and cut) and
communicating it to the world through her designs
working mainly with natural fabrics like cotton, linen, silk and merino.
working mainly with natural fabrics like cotton, linen, silk and merino.
Her hand made knit wears are now being sold in exclusive stores
in Germany where she also shares her expertise through works shops seminars teaching others the art of knitting
and crocheting.
At Taakra we commend Phil Roberts for her passion in her craft
and her willingness to share with her community her God given talent.
For more information on her designs email us @ Taakra _ tv @
yahoo.com
Taakra Arts & Crafts in collaboration with NYSC
I would like to begin by apologizing
for the break in transmission on Taakra’s blog. It was due to change in
administration.
Now that
were back on track, we will be keeping you posted on the monthly activities at
Taakra Arts & Craft Academy.
August 15th
2014 commenced the practical training for Batch B NYSC Corps.
For the last 3 years Taakra Arts & Craft
Academy participated as resource persons @ Kubwa center in the area of
Crafts.
Corpers were
taught how to make Hair Fascinators, decorative hand fans, Cultural stationary
books, wire work (fun rings) and shoe making with Ankara fabric.
A special
subsidized package is offered to all Youth Corpers interested in Joining Taakra
Arts & Crafts Academy after camp.
Our classes are also available to all
interested in learning in cool and relaxing environment for more information
contact us @ 07031002336 or email us @ Taakra_tv@yahoo.com
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