Grenada Craft Brochure

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1

Project Background

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Project Description

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Project Duration

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Project Benefits & Results

FEATURED ARTIST: TERRY MOORE Page 5

Artisan Overview

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Treedots

FEATURED ARTIST: YVONNE TILLOCK Page 7

Artisan Overview

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Reflections by Pegasus Prints

FEATURED ARTIST: TAMARA PROSPER Page 9

Artisan Overview

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Tambran by Tamara

FEATURED ARTIST: ROSLYN DEWSBURY Page 11

Artisan Overview

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Just My Style, Roz

FEATURED ARTIST: MAUREEN GLUDD-DUMONT

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Artisan Overview

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Mag’s Local Craft and Spices

FEATURED ARTIST: LEISHA WILLIAMSON

FEATURED ARTIST: PHILDA JOSEPH

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Artisan Overview

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Artisan Overview

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Mahogonee

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Philo’s Jewelry

FEATURED ARTIST: DON WALKER

FEATURED ARTIST: THERESA JOHN

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Artisan Overview

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Artisan Overview

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Traditional Bamboo by Don

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T.J. Enterprises

FEATURED ARTIST: MARY MAGDALENE FARRAY

FEATURED ARTIST: JOYCE BRISTOL

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Artisan Overview

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Artisan Overview

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Mag’s Variety Store

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Made in Carriacou

FEATURED ARTIST: IVY HINDS

FEATURED ARTIST: CHERYL ANTOINE

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Artisan Overview

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Artisan Overview

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Hinds’ Local Products

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C&C Craft & Music

FEATURED ARTIST: REECE SAM

FEATURED ARTIST: DEVON PIERRE

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Artisan Overview

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Artisan Overview

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SengaRee Accents

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Sweetest Arts & Crafts

FEATURED ARTIST: TREVYLN COX ANDREW

FEATURED ARTIST: VENITA BRITTON

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Artisan Overview

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Artisan Overview

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Red Rose Creationz

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Venita Grace Local Arts & Crafts

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Artisan Directory

FEATURED ARTIST: ANGELLA COX

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Artisan Overview

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Arts Gift Shop

Grenada Craft Enhancement and Business Planning project is dedicated to enhancing the available opportunities offered to native artisans and their craft.


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PROJECT BACKGROUND

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

In 2014 the Craft Enhancement and Business Support Training (CEBP) was approved which included Jamaica, Antigua & Barbuda, St. Lucia,

The project involves the provision of training and other business support initiatives to enhance the craft sector in Grenada, Carriacou

St. Vincent, Dominica and St. Kitts & Nevis. The purpose of the project is to strengthen the productive capacity of artisans through increased quantity

& Petite Martinique. The specific interventions undertaken include the following:

and diversity of their product offerings, and to improve the quality and authenticity of Grenada’s craft brand. The project is funded by the Organization of American States Executive Secretariat for Integral Development and the Special Multilateral Fund of the

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Inter-American Council for Integral Development (FEMCIDI). The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is the project coordinator for Grenada while the Grenada Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) - Business Development Unit is the training implementation agency.

Implementation of a 2-week practical training workshop in leather, jewelry, straw and bamboo production targeted at 20 persons to include existing artisans.

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A Craft Steering committee which includes; the Ministry of Economic Development, Planning, Trade and Cooperatives, the Grenada Bureau of Stan-

Implementation of a 1 week theoretical training workshop in Product Development, Small Business Management and Financial Management skills for the artisans.

dards, the Grenada Tourism Authority, and the Grenada Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) who all have vested interests in the development

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Facilitate the creation of 2 product samples by each artisan who participated in the training.

and diversification of the craft and gift sector.

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Production of a training video on the product development and business skills training undertaken for future reference.

Craft entrepreneurs interested in developing their craft skills were invited to apply to the GIDC, Frequente Industrial Park, August 18 - 27, 2014.

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Creation of a Virtual Resource Centre (website) with responsibility for the marketing and promotion of craft :

Television and radio interviews were conducted by officers of the GTA & GIDC as well as, a public service announcement distributed and an article

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Product catalog

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Facebook page

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Online shopping functionality

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Craft information

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Develop database of artisans who participated in the training

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Signing agreements with artisans to display their products on the Virtual Resource Centre

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Execution of a local exhibition for artisans who participated in the project.


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PROJECT DURATION

PROJECT BENEFITS AND RESULTS

The project is expected to be undertaken during the period September 2014 to July 2016. In Grenada, the practical and theoretical training workshops

It is expected that at the end of the project the following benefits and results will be realized:

in Product Development commenced in September 2014 and concluded in December 2014. The small business financial and management skills

• Increased employment within the craft sector

training workshops were successfully executed in December 2014.

• Improved diversity of the tourism product offering

The other activities under the project will be completed by July 31st, 2016 which will include the Virtual Resource Center and the Artisans Exhibition.

• Increased income for entrepreneurs • Authentic and innovative craft and souvenir items indigenous to Grenada • Creation of direct linkages for communities and tourism businesses will be strengthened, thus facilitating sustainable livelihood. • Enhanced product development, entrepreneurial and business skills capacity of artisans in particular young people and women • MOUs established with artisans to showcase their products on the Virtual Resource Centre • Database of artisans and suppliers developed • Samples of products produced by the trained artisans • Virtual Resource Center for the artisans to access training materials and supporting information for their businesses including website created, Facebook page and product catalog


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FEATURED MERCHANDISE: TREEDOTS. FEATURED ARTIST:

TERRY MOORE

Terry is an Auto-Mechanic by profession, but he wanted to do

something different, something that he would enjoy. In 2005, he started handcrafting and creating products from natural materials such as bamboo, coconut, straw and wood. His love for the industry drove him to start his own business in 2009. He has a passion for what he does and puts a lot of time and energy into his products, ensuring that they are of an international standard and most importantly appeal to and satisfy customers. Terry and his craft are ‘simply connected’.

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08 FEATURED MERCHANDISE: REFLECTIONS BY PEGASUS PRINTS. FEATURED ARTIST:

YVONNE TILLOCK

The designs and creativity of the ‘Reflections’ product line by Pegasus Prints is the dream and work of Yvonne M. Tillock. The idea started as a hobby in 1997, while working in the corporate world and evolved into a business with a local and international following. As a designer living in Grenada, Yvonne believes art and design should be shared and appreciated, which is why she continues to make beautiful things. All of the products are functional, unique, original and handmade, not mass produced. Each quality product is designed to depict the vibrant, unique colours, of the local and indigenous flora, fauna and scenes of the Caribbean. The products are classified into categories such as home décor, bags and wearable items. Yvonne is very passionate about what she produces and looks forward to taking her work to the next level.


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10 FEATURED MERCHANDISE: TAMBRAN BY TAMARA. FEATURED ARTIST:

TAMARA PROSPER

Tamara creates luxury eco-jewelry and accessories utilizing natural, indigenous materials and commercial waste materials under her business name Tambran by Tamara. Her eco-jewelry and accessories are inspired by the colours and designs of nature and she is expanding her product line to include accent pieces for the home, such as mirrors, lamps and much more. Tamara loved art and design from an early age and pursued this field both academically and professionally. Her love and passion evolved into establishing and registering her business in October 2012 where innovation, creativity and experimentation is at the heart of what she does. She expresses her vibrant and carefree nature through her unique designs and also through the colour palettes she uses. Tamara has received many awards and accolades for encouraging environmental preservation and recycling through her products. She merges this component with passion and art and creates aesthetically pleasing, and unique products.


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12 FEATURED MERCHANDISE: JUST MY STYLE - ROZ. FEATURED ARTIST:

ROSLYN DEWSBURY

From a young age Roslyn has enjoyed making craft, a skill she learned from her mother. She harnessed her skills working in the hotel industry and also became inspired to create while living in Venezuela. She specializes in leather jewelry, fabric painting and sewing which she sells at the Esplanade Mall Courtyard, Booth #8. Her unique collection includes t-shirts, bags, jewelry, paintings, dolls, flower arrangements and much more. She has completed many training courses in painting and craft to work on expanding her product line to include bracelets, earring sets and leather necklaces.


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14 FEATURED MERCHANDISE: MAG’S LOCAL CRAFT AND SPICES. FEATURED ARTIST:

MAUREEN GLUDD DUMONT

Maureen specializes in basket weaving to create a variety of products like animal characters and

small boxes for jewelry or spices. Upon leaving school her passion was to follow in her mother’s footsteps as a tourist vendor creating handicraft. She enlisted in a training program in handicraft, which included macrame, straw weaving, jewelry making and much more. Maureen is developing a special souvenir product called ‘Surprise Small Box’, where she can place her small straw broaches. Her products are neat with a high quality finish. She is looking forward to establishing her own business and passing on her skills through craft classes.


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16 FEATURED MERCHANDISE: MAHOGONEE. FEATURED ARTIST:

LEISHA WILLIAMSON

Leisha specializes in fabric painting, jewelry, fashion and graphics. Her label evolved from her graphic work and represents her style and experimentation with colours. Leisha’s blouses, dresses and tunics are made from her painted collections complete with matching jewelry. Leisha is developing a complete collection of jewelry, which she will sell to the local and international markets; she also hosts showrooms at her home.


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18 FEATURED MERCHANDISE: TRADITIONAL BAMBOO BY DON. FEATURED ARTIST:

DON WALKER

Don specializes in bamboo work. He maintains a natural and rustic finish with his products thus enhancing the natural beauty of the bamboo and elevating its perceived value. His product line includes ornamental cars, planes, boats, desk items and jewelry boxes. Mr. Walker has the potential to expand his business outside of Grenada. He was enthused with the idea of mixing materials to achieve a more sophisticated look to his products. He explored different materials which can be combined with bamboo to create a new line of products such as napkin holders, bamboo chops and candle-holders.


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20 FEATURED MERCHANDISE: MAG’S VARIETY STORE. FEATURED ARTIST:

MARY MAGDALENE FARRAY

Ms. Maggie as she is affectionately called specializes in crochet products and utilizes different threads to achieve a variety of combinations. Her products include crochet shorts, tops, swim-wear and hats. She has developed a line of crochet jewelry incorporating materials such as satin, cotton, beads and seeds.


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22 FEATURED MERCHANDISE: HINDS’ LOCAL PRODUCTS. FEATURED ARTIST:

IVY HINDS

Ivy specializes in turtle and coconut shell products as well as beaded jewelry. She loves making craft, particularly animal characters made from materials such as wood, bamboo, coconut and leather. She enjoys passing on her skills to the younger generation by facilitating a number of arts & craft classes within her community in Concord, St. John. Handcraft is how Ivy makes her living, a skill that afforded her many opportunities for educational advancement.


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24 FEATURED MERCHANDISE: SENGAREE ACCENTS. FEATURED ARTIST:

REECE SAM

Reece specializes in sewing, fabric painting, jewelry and experimental techniques using natural materials. She created a successful line called ‘African Heritage’, where she merged solid colours with prints. Reece’s products were well received within the first year of launching her business. Her range ‘Afro-Grenadian’ incorporated her culture and lifestyle in the fishing capital of Gouyave. She is currently developing her own ethnic fashion concept to expand her line and diversify her product offering.


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26 FEATURED MERCHANDISE: RED ROSE CREATIONZ. FEATURED ARTIST:

TREVYLN COX ANDREW

Trevlyn hails from Carriacou and specializes in seed and beaded jewelry. She develops intricate combinations and structures, as well as complete jewelry sets to stay abreast of current fashion trends. She loves creating statement pieces.


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28 FEATURED MERCHANDISE: ARTS GIFT SHOP. FEATURED ARTIST:

ANGELLA COX

Wild pine has always been a tradition in Angela’s family. Angela’s parents used wild pine to make school bags, shopping bags and even church bags for her and her siblings. As time went on, they created children’s toys, jewelry and Christmas ornaments. She is honored to continue her unique family tradition and specializes in doll making, shell work and basketry weaving. Her ‘Big Doll’ line made of fabric and straw make for lovely Christmas ornaments. Angela created women’s clutches, necklaces and bracelets decorated with ‘donkey eye’ seeds to appeal to a fashionable audience.


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30 FEATURED MERCHANDISE: PHILO’S JEWELRY. FEATURED ARTIST:

PHILDA JOSEPH

Philda comes from a family of craft makers and honed her skills after attending a skills training program in the craft sector, which left her determined and encouraged to start her own business. Philda specializes in beads and seeds jewelry and creates products made from plastic beads, seeds and shells. She is currently developing a new line using new combinations and sizes to make her products more fashionable and appealing. She enjoys unveiling the work of her gifted hands.


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32 FEATURED MERCHANDISE: T.J. ENTERPRISES FEATURED ARTIST:

THERESA JOHN

Theresa specializes in basketry, sewing, doll making, painting and other exper-

imental techniques with crochet, plastic and straw. She always looks at current trends in the handicraft industry to ensure her designs are innovative and up-todate. Theresa is a prolific artisan who has developed a number of techniques and a wide variety of products that she sells to a wide range of customers.


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34 FEATURED MERCHANDISE: MADE IN CARRIACOU. FEATURED ARTIST:

JOYCE BRISTOL

Joyce hails from Carriacou and specializes in seeded jewelry. She has an intricate range of earrings and necklaces made from a colourful array of seeds. Joyce takes her time to create attractive and quality jewelry.


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36 FEATURED MERCHANDISE: C&C CRAFT AND MUSIC. FEATURED ARTIST:

CHERYL ANTOINE

Cheryl is the owner of C&C Craft Shop in St. David’s, where she creates Larouma Fiber Basketry. Her passion for straw weaving led her to produce a number of products including clothes baskets, fruit baskets, floor mats, table mats and lamp shades. She is developing a line of boxes and jewelry, which incorporate satin ribbons and different colours of fibre to achieve a unique finish.


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38 FEATURED MERCHANDISE: SWEETEST ARTS AND CRAFTS. FEATURED ARTIST:

DEVON PIERRE

Devon started producing craft in school after he participated in a competition which he went on to win. He quickly realized how skilled and gifted he truly was and began creating products from bamboo and coconut shells, which resulted in lots of positive feedback from customers and peers. He started his own business ‘Sweetest Arts & Craft’, which is located in Sunset City, Victoria, St. Mark. Devon’s line is unique with improved quality and finish and he is currently working on developing jewelry boxes and candle holders. Devon has started to create bamboo holders for wine bottles using a variety of angles to create different effects.


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40 FEATURED MERCHANDISE: VENITA GRACE LOCAL ARTS AND CRAFTS. FEATURED ARTIST:

VENITA BRITTON

Venita specialize in jewelry and ornaments created from jade, coconut shells and various beads and seeds. She creates a variety of products that are very interesting and appealing, with lovely combinations.


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ARTISAN DIRECTORY NAME

CRAFT

CONTACT

Tamara Prosper

Tambran Seeds

1-473-404-9871

Yvonne Tillock

Home Decor

1-473-440-0774

Joyce Bristol

Jewelry

1-473-458-0163

Theresa John

Traditional - Straw

1-473-537-0520

Cheryl Antoine

Straw

1-473-533-0967

Venita Britton

Jewelry

1-473-537-5809

Mary Magdalene Farray Crochet

1-473-438-4547

Philda Joseph

Sewing

1-473-444-2725

Angella Cox

Souvenirs

1-473-440-2107

Roslyn Dewsbury

Leather Jewelry

1-473-440-3052

Devon Pierre

Traditional

1-473-418-6625

Maureen Gludd Dumont Traditional Straw

1-473-420-0805

Trevlyn Cox Andrew

Seed Jewelry

1-473-443-6026

Leisha Williamson

Traditional Fashion

1-473-440-1247

Reece Sam

Fashion

1-473-435-2631

Terry Moore

Woodwork

1-473-410-3990

Ivy Hinds

Jewelry

1-473-416-9985

Don Walker

Bamboo

1-473-536-7200


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