The Deputy Ministry of Tourism announces that, following the success and significant impact of the 2021 Grant Scheme for Visitable Crafts and Gastronomy Workshops, this initiative continues in 2022, offering the public and visitors the opportunity to choose from approximately 3,000 visitable workshops to be offered by the Deputy Ministry.
The craft workshops will cover a wide range of subjects, such as painting, Leukarite embroidery, hagiography, mosaic, ceramics, pottery, basket weaving. As for the wine and gastronomy workshops, these will include activities such as the preparation of wine, halloumi, charcuterie, desserts, etc.
Visitors will have the opportunity to watch the artists/artisans at work, gain new knowledge and experiences and try/buy Cypriot products. They will also have the opportunity to gain unique and authentic experiences by participating in experiential activities that will take place as part of the workshops, such as making clay vessels, weaving baskets, weaving on the loom, making wine, halloumi, spoon sweets, etc. a.
The aim of this initiative of the Deputy Ministry is, on the one hand
to strengthen the visitation and tourism development of mountainous, rural and remote areas and, on the other hand, to help the artists, craftsmen and small entrepreneurs of these areas to survive and, at the same time, to keep alive the communities in which they live and/or operate.
At the same time, through these workshops, the Deputy Ministry aims to further enrich and expand the options and opportunities offered to visitors who wish to experience the route of authentic experiences “Heartland of Legends”, which was inaugurated a few months ago.
It is noted that the visit and participation of interested parties is free, since the total cost for the operation of the Plan is covered by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism.
The 2023 Craft and Gastronomy Workshop Program will be implemented from March 2023 to December 2023 in various Communities throughout Cyprus. The workshops will be held on weekends and/or Holidays and/or Wednesdays and will be open for visits from 10.00 am. – 7.00 p.m. for the months of April
The Program is available on the website of the Deputy Ministry of Tourismm as well as on the website of the Heartland of Legends route The visitor, through a easy search engine, he can find the workshops he is interested in, choosing date, region and topic. To participate in the experiential activities, a telephone reservation is necessary at the telephone numbers listed in each workshop. The Deputy Ministry of Tourism invites those interested to contact the organizers directly for any information.
It is pointed out that the organizers of the workshops are obliged to apply all relevant legislation and measures for the protection of public health.
All children like to do creative work. So today we decided to tell parents how interesting it is to occupy your baby and at the same time contribute to his development. We are talking about crafts for babies. We have collected tasks that even the youngest can do. Thus, your baby will not just watch the process, but will directly participate in it. Here you go.
Crafts with crayons
To make a craft, take colorful paints, a dry glue, coloring books or a drawing that you have drawn yourself. Choose a design for the craft and cover it with glue, then cut up the paints and let your child sprinkle it with different colors of paint.
If the child does a dirty job, the paints will only stick to the areas of the design that have been smeared with glue, and the extra can be removed by shaking the design.
Waxwork
First, mom will draw the design with wax (wax or special paints) on a sheet of paper. Then we take paint and offer the baby to paint. Parts of the waxed parts, invisible to the eye, will remain colorless and you will have a beautiful pattern in the background, which the child made.
Tear-Off application
You will need napkins or colored paper, a ready-made or handmade design and glue. You need to shred the paper, using scissors or simply tearing it with your hands. If desired, this can be done during the procedure, together with the child. Then apply glue to the image, without going beyond the border. Then encourage your child to sprinkle different colors of shredded paper on it. The excess can be blown away or shaved off to make a beautiful design.
Palms
When babies are still very young, make pictures with your hands or fingers using paints. Invite your child to draw on the palm of your hand and then make an impression on the paper. Then use your imagination and add a beak, eyes and feet. The result will be a bird. You can draw feet and a face on each finger, drawing all the family members.
Painting with cut palm trees
The baby puts his hand on a piece of colored paper and you trace it and then cut it out. This will be the base of the applique. Mom will finish the little details and you can make a swan or a rooster. If you want, you can cut palm trees out of plain white leaves, color them, and then use them for appliqué.
Painting with cut palm trees
The baby puts his hand on a piece of colored paper and you trace it and then cut it out. This will be the base of the applique. Mom will finish the little details and you can make a swan or a rooster. If you want, you can cut palm trees out of plain white leaves, color them, and then use them for appliqué.
Fold the towel into a square and sew the square in the center. Then cut out a circle and fluff up its layers. From colored paper we make blanks of various animals and proceed to applique. First, make a paper applique, then glue on her bulging belly or cheeks. Tissue pom poms can be of different sizes, depending on their purpose.