The Ana Betancourt Academy of Manual Arts in Holguin promotes the professional development of its students. Through more than 30 courses in various categories of handiwork. Aimed at offering new economic and cultural perspectives.
Yenicet Ricardo Ricardo, director of the institution, told the Cuban News Agency that the programs cover cutting and sewing. Christmas decorations, miscellaneous crafts, knitting. Embroidery, foam crafts, and hairdressing, among others.
For Hilda Isabela Avilés Sánchez, a 64-year-old retiree, the institution represents a dream come true, bringing her satisfaction and perseverance. She has a particular interest in making baby items. For which she regularly receives orders.
She added that the school contributes to her personal and economic development. It keeps her mind occupied, and provides her with peace of mind. A sentiment shared by her colleague Gladys Consuelo Acosta Guerra, a Colombian psychologist residing in Holguin.
Acosta Guerra explained that during her professional career, the issues she faced affected her quality of life. So she started at the center as an escape from her thoughts. Dedicating herself to learning each technique and building strong friendships among the participants.
Moreover she noted that creativity grows with each detail learned. And that, upon completion of the courses, the finished pieces are donated to daycare centers, nursing homes, and children’s homes.
The Academy of Manual Arts, part of the Provincial Enterprise of Local Various Industries. It maintains ties with children with disabilities, prisons, and students of intermediate-level technical programs in crafts. Providing them with tools to develop their own projects as part of their professional development.
With information from CNA
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