ANPP CAN visits Taakra art and crafts academy

The Coordinator of the African Network for the Prevention and Protection against child abuse and neglect

ANPP CAN)   Abuja Chapter, Imaobong Ladipo Sanusi visits Taakra Academy .

 As a Psychologist and the initiator of early impact for the adolescent and clinician at the child Justice clinic (CJC) Imaobong along with (Wotclef ) join efforts in evaluating the progress of the young women and men being trained @ Taakra  arts and Craft academy , ensuring their smooth transition  back into society.

TAAKRA ART AND CRAFTS IN COLABORATION WITH WOTCLEF

The Women trafficking and child labor eradication foundation (WOTCLEF) in conjunction with Taakra Art and krafts Academy are united in their committed to rebuilding lives.

WOTCLEF a non-governmental organization was initiated and founded by Her Excellency, Chief (Mrs.) Amina Titi Atiku Abubarkar , wife of the Vice- President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 1999, and which is committed to building an international coalition that restores human dignity through empowerment, education, advocacy.

WOTCLEF is dedicated to the eradication of human trafficking in persons, child labor and violent abuses of the rights of women in society, as well as HIV/AIDS.

With similar goals, Mrs. Diane Oputa the founder of Taakra Arts and Kraft Academy partnered with WOTCLEF in a skill acquisition training program which she shares her crafting techniques to young ladies, teaching projects and skills that will enable them successfully reintegrate back into the society.

 

The National Coordinator WOTCLEF Mrs. Umaru with Mrs. Diane Oputa, Staff and students.

For more information:  08031002336

Visit us @ Taakra Academy, Justice Oputa Foundation Building along 6^th avenue Gwarimpa, Adkan Estate Abuja

 

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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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 .

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.

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 15^th 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

TAAKRA BAAZAR!!!!

Taakra Academy, School of Art and Crafts pulls off a successful Bazaar/ exhibition/ workshop  @ the Justice Oputa Foundation building in Gwarimpa , Abuja. 

The students displayed Beautiful necklace sets and unique Ankara hand bags, also on display were hand made fans,ankara shoes,hair fasinators, Christmas ornament and lot more .

Due to popular demand from Friends and participants Taakra will holding their arts and crafts Bazaar every Saturday up until the Xmas holiday to enable people to purchase there items.

This avenue has enabled our students to showcase their works to the public and prove to them that having a skill is the next step to self empowerment. 

 Join us every Saturday @ justice oputa foundation building 6^th Ave Galadima Gwarimpa Abuja.

Time: 12 noon-pm to 5 pm, come and appreciate the worlds of Art & Crafts!!!!!!

 

Legendary Art LLC (The Man Behind The Gun)

As a young child, Fredrick Benjamin closed himself off to the harsh reality of life, and drew for hours on end.  Drawing and painting always took me to a place where my soul was at ease Fred as his friends fondly calls him says. 

In my younger years I started off drawing super hero’s from my favorite comic books, then as I reached maturity, my art work evolved.  I have created oil paintings, acrylic oil pastels, chalk drawings, sketch art as well as stippling.  My passion is now tattooing.

 

From Sumter South Carolina, Fred’s drawings at an early age received recognition, as he won second place the NSBC Bank drawing completion and was awarded by Governor Campbell the Governor of South Carolina for his outstanding work.

It is from there he began to share his talent, when he was asked to teach art during a summer school program, an amazing experience Fred recalls which he enjoyed immensely.

A childhood friend  admired my art work and asked me to do his tattoo, to be honest I wasn’t interested in tattooing because tattooing was illegal in the state of South Carolina at the time.  I did my first tattoo in 1997 at the age of twenty one, even though tattooing was not legalized until April 2, 2006.

 I wanted to tat like the guys I admired in the magazines, but I was nowhere close until I developed my own style as an artist.  As an artist, it gives my clients something to cherish forever, and it also shows off my creativity.  Tattooing is limitless, and there are no limits to what you can do with a tattoo gun. 

I am a freelance tattoo artist, and I prefer it that way.  My gun will travel, so I am not confined to a shop.  Being a freelance artist is more hands on, I enjoy being up close and personal with my clients.  When people request a tattoo of a loved one they’ve lost, it touches me and it connects them to their loved one for an eternity.  I feel honored when I am able to share in their moment by offering my artistic creativity.

Tattooing is now my life’s work.  There is nothing in this world more fulfilling to me.  I am sixteen years strong in this business, with nowhere to go but up.  I started my own business Legendary Art LLC on August 20, 2010, and I am extremely proud of my accomplishments.  Tattooing is my way of becoming immortal! 

 Fredrick Benjamin will be visiting Taakra Art and Craft Academy in Abuja and Lagos where we will be holding a 2 week tattooing seminar for the inspiring artist.

To book your space call - 070-31002336

 Contact information: 803-983-9147

Facebook:  Frederick Benjamin or Benjamin Frederick/ legendary art

Instagram:  Legendaryartllc

Twitter:  Frederick Benjamin

frederickbenjamin@ymail.com

THE MAN BEHIND THE GUN

LIVING YOUR DREAM

Many of us at an early age realize our purpose in life; although our goals and aspirations are clear to us, expectations from family or others may slightly differ; causing one to redirect their vision to other professions they feel will offer you financial stability.

       At an early age Dr Harani knew she had a passion for the arts and charged her friends and family, entry free to view her art work, using proceeds to acquire supplies for her collection. Her mother a Jewelry designer and business woman from India had a different path she wanted her daughters to follow.

Today Dr. Harani a graduate from Lugansk Medical University, having fulfilled her commitment to her parents has decided to go back to her child hood passion. Her medical certificate according to her, although a huge achievement is now sitting in a frame which she cherishes.  

 Now fulfilled and pursuing vigorously her entrepreneur path, her interest in skin care products and herbal soap, lead her to Taakra Art and Craft Academy where she completed a full course in soap making. With her medical back ground and new found knowledge in soap production she has produced a line of Natural soap products made from aromatherapy body oils, herbs, oatmeal, alovera, green tea, fresh lemon, lime juice extract and other ingredients. Along with her unique packaging “Garden Essence” Natural products will soon hit the local and international market.

Dr. Fatima Harani’s favorite quote is “the future belongs to those who believed in the beauty of their dreams .Eleanor Roosevelt.

In conclusion Dr. Harani is a determined young lady who knows exactly what she wants, Taakra has identified her as a role model for today’s African women.

                                                           Oatmeal, Honey and peppermint

This is the freshest way to start your day! Benefits: Honey is a natural anti- microbial agent, oatmeal is a natural healer which exfoliates and also helps with acne! And with the smell of the powerful peppermint essential oil nothing feels more invigorating.

                                                     Green Tea and Lemon peppermint

Natural handmade soap from brewed green tea, contains fresh lemon and lime juice extract with soothing mint leaves! Benefits: Anti- cellulite and Toning, sun protection, anti- aging and anti- bacterial

THE BEAUTY OF A WOMAN

All women are naturally beautiful in their various ways, be it inwardly or outward. Any woman that has the ability to withstand circumstance and trials is worth emulating and can hold her family, and cope in the society she lives in generally. Women are the apple of God’s eyes that is why we have strength and inbuilt skills to maintain and manage a home.

 Taakra academy helping to stabilizing domestic conditions of homes since its inception in Abuja, by teaching, encouraging and empowering these women with different creative arts and  crafts works, this has helped to put smiles on the faces and food on the table of these families.

Women are home makers and Taakra Academy the school of Art and Crafts is out to encourage them to attain their utmost goals, objectives and vision in life.

We the entire management of Taakra Academy, school of Arts and Crafts, hereby wish the entire populace a blessed Sallah Celebration.

Taakra Empower 200 women within the F.C.T

Taakra academy the school of art and krafts have commenced the first phase of their drive towards empowering 200 women/ widows within the F.C.T area of Abuja, Nigeria.

The women were picked from catholic churches in Gwarimpa, majority  are widows and a few women who are complete house wives, whose husbands practically have nothing doing for a living.

These women were carefully selected under strict investigation by the parish priest of their churches and also with the help of a society within the churches St. Vincent de Paul society.

Furthermore, so far, the women indicated interest in jewelry/ bead making, shoe/bag making, Event decoration and planning, they were carefully guided by the staff of Taakra in making their choices, putting their immediate environment into consideration and also how they can easily access raw materials and package their finished goods.

 

Taakra Academy: Hearing impairment resource person

Taakra Academy: Hearing impairment resource person: “As the saying goes, there is always ability in disability, when it comes to the world of creativity” Taakra is a humanitarian organizati...

Hearing impairment resource person

“As the saying goes, there is always ability in disability, when it comes to the world of creativity”

Taakra is a humanitarian organization that finds pleasure in working with those that love and have passion for handwork and creativity irrespective of any disability one encountered, that is why the C.E.O of Taakra Academy took up the service of a young man in his 30’s with hearing impairment, but uses his hands skillfully in making of different Ankara/skin designers shoe and bag for both sex to earn a living.

Ekene a strong-willed man despite his hearing impairment did not let his situation send him to the streets. This is actually a challenge to most of our Youths today that take into crime because there is no white collar jobs, but there is a lot that can be achieved by using your hands to produce different krafts that are relevant to our market today………….. For our youths Idleness or Crime is never the answer, but hard work and dedication is all you need!

He is really a great source of encouragement to all those out there who feel, I cannot work because I cannot walk, I am blind and so on and indeed Taakra has stood out to encourage such people.

Ekene is currently working with Taakra Academy as one of our resource persons, It has been fun working with him, seeing the fact that he is so passionate about what he does.

OUR MISSION TO NYSC CAMP

Taakra Academy school of Arts and Kraft was at the National Youth Service Camp Kubwa Abuja, during the Batch B 2013 Orientation Training.

Taakra Academy amongst others was one of the Resource Persons to help inculcate in the youth/corp member s skills they can transform into wealth. The program/workshop lasted for 7days where interested corp members were taught how to make Ankara shoe and Bag, Taakra creative crafts, event decoration and planning.

The program strategy focuses on the act of creativity and the ability to use your hands and earn a living/self-employed.

Our society presently need youths that can stand for themselves anywhere in the world regardless of white collar jobs that most times do not come easy after the passing out of these corp members. Handwork is taking a better shape in our economy today, because with ones experience in the University, packaging ones handwork for the market will be a plus, for instance, a corp member who now package Ijebu Garri for sale. 

Taakra Academy is Glad to be among the resource group at the NYSC camp in Abuja  and we hope to continue this work of impartation that we have started in Abuja.