This apprenticeship project in Fes, Morocco aims to preserve and pass down traditional knowledge by providing art training to children. In a rapidly changing world, it is essential to ensure that the rich heritage of at-Tasṯīr: Moroccan Geometric Patterns, continues to thrive. Through a partnership between CRAFT DRAFT, the Medina Children's Library and the local Master artisans from Fes, this project, aims at empowering young Fes Medina minds with the skills and techniques rooted in the city's artistic traditions.
- Apprenticeship on how to draw Moroccan geometric patterns and how to apply patterns on several craft materials
- Field Coordinator: Lamyae Lazrak
- Instructor: Hamza El Fasiki
- Beneficiaries: 7 skilled children: boys and girls.
- Where: Fes Medina
- Partners: CRAFT DRAFT & Medina Children Library & Local Artisans
12 year-old
12 year-old
12 year-old
13 year-old
12 year-old
12 year-old
17 year-old
Trainee Instructor
We need your support to raise money for three important STAGES of the project:
1. Providing Drawing Tools:
- A professional Drawing Compasses
- Dividers
- Mechanical Pencils
- Metal Rulers:
- Sheets of Drawing Paper (A3)
- Erasers
2. Museum Tickets: Exposing children to the wealth of artistic treasures hosted in museums, such as the 14th C. Bu Inania Madrasa in Fes, is an invaluable opportunity for their artistic development and cultural understanding. This exposure will broaden their horizons, inspire their imagination, and connect them to their artistic heritage in a profound way.
3. Workshops with Artisans: There is no better way to learn traditional arts than by working closely with skilled artisans. We aspire to organize workshops where these young artists can engage directly with experienced craftspeople and learn the techniques and wisdom passed down through generations. We will focus on the following crafts: Brass Engraving, Zallij Tiles, Wood Painting, Plaster Carving and Ceramic Painting.