Workshop with Souq Fann in Jordan to Conduct Mentorship Sessions for Artisans 2020
Applicant criteria
- More than 18 year
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
Souq Fann and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Amman are delighted to conduct a series of mentorship sessions for designers/artisans established in Zarqa governorate. The mentorship sessions aim to support the local producers by helping them to improve their products, design skills, and build a new collection of products.
The mentees participants will benefit from the following:
- Receiving mentorship sessions (3 hours a week for 12 weeks) with the opportunity to create a new collection of products.
- Selling their work and their new collection of products on the online platform
www.souqfann.com - Getting the possibility to see their stories/products featured during the Souq Fann exhibition that will occur at the end of the year 2020.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Residing in Zarqa governorates.
- Producing handmade or locally produced products.
- Applicants must be over the age of 18.
Note: The mentorship sessions will take place in Amman, in Souq Fann premises, and therefore the participants have to be able to go to Amman on a weekly basis. The successful candidates will sign a 12 weeks commitment agreement with Souq Fann.
Dates and Agenda:
The mentorship sessions will start mid-July for a 12-week duration.
About Souq Fann:
Souq Fann is an easy-to-use online platform where people can find Jordan’s best handmade and locally-produced goods, gifts, and treasures. Souq Fann provides a platform for small-scale artists and artisans to share and sell their work online. From the comfort of their computer or mobile device, the customers can browse through hundreds of high-quality products made with pride. Souq Fann is more than just an Art Market - it is a door to new possibilities for their business. At the same time, Souq Fann gives customers around the world a window into the rich history and culture of communities across Jordan.