World Fair Trade Day:ARTISAN VISIT
Saturday, May 10
(See learning opportunities, below)
This Fair Trade Day, Just Creations is excited to host Carlos Guerrero, a glass artisan from Chile. Carlos and his wife, Jessica Palacios, own the 'Oh What a Moon' jewelry workshop in Limache, Chile. Together they employ 10 artisans to create our bestselling line of glass jewelry, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets and barrettes (see picture to the right). This event will feature discussions on the benefits of Fair Trade for Carlos and the other artisans, as well as demonstrations of his craft.
In-store Demos - 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
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WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY
Everyday is Fair Trade Day at Just Creations, but once a year we mark World Fair Trade Day to celebrate the people who make our products. Fair Trade improves lives through:
- fair wages
- long term partnerships
- environmental stewardship
- democratic decision-making
- cultural connections
Thank you for your continued support!
Store Hours:
Monday - Saturday
10:00 am-6:00 pm
Just Creations
2722 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
502-897-7319
www.justcreations.org
The program above is eligible for Sustainability Learning continuing education credit. See http://sustainabilityeducation.blogspot.com/2007/11/sustainability-certification.html
Just Creations is located in one of the sister neighborhoods of the Sustainable Clifton project. Participants are encouraged to visit the event.
Please take a look at the event and program details at the links below if you are interested in participating in the Sustainability Studies Certification or participating in related community learning initiatives through affiliate projects such as Sustainable Clifton, Sustainable Louisville, Sustainable Business Network, Gaia Ecovillage Design Education and the Adena Center for Sustainability, Communications and Transformational Change.
www.sustainabilityeducation.blogspot.com
www.adenacenter.blogspot.com
www.sustainablebusinessnetworks.blogspot.com
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