LENUME gives us a sneak peak of Honduran Artisans

“No se trata de combatir la pobreza, sino en desarrollar la riqueza de nuestro pueblo…”

Artisans From Honduras Make Fiber Art

Traditional Nativity with a Modern Twist

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Maria Amalia

I love Christmas and all of the memories that it brings with it each year. When I was little I used to help my Tita (grandma) with her nativity. It was a big project! Her nativities were well known in … Continue reading →

Fair Trade Baby Jesus

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Maria Amalia

I think I am done decorating for Christmas…all I need to remind me of why this is such a special time for me is a bright stripped baby Jesus that I had fun developing with one of Serrv’s partner organizations, MCCH. … Continue reading →

Born to Fly

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Maria Amalia

For several years my passions have consisted of God, Art and Empowering the poor. Today I have a new one…an unconditional love for this little creature that has been growing inside me for the past 6 months; her name is … Continue reading →

Product Development at SERRV

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Maria Amalia

It has been over a year since I started working at SERRV, a nonprofit fair trade organization that provides support to artisans and farmers around the world by marketing their crafts and food in the USA market. As an assistant … Continue reading →

When all you have left is hope…

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Maria Amalia

Equipo de Creaciones was a group of women that worked from 8-5 Mondays through Fridays for 6 years. More than 100 women were trained to be efficient producers of beaded products. They loved their job at Equipo because they had … Continue reading →

Michelle StOnge helps women in Nicaragua

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Maria Amalia

Michelle St.Onge is an incredibly talented Canadian designer who has been in the screen printing industry for many years. She is partnering with me to help women in Nicaragua who are struggling to make a living for them and their … Continue reading →

Next Project: Helping Single Mothers in Nicaragua

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Maria Amalia

Right after my trip to Honduras and working with the Lencan Artisans, I went to Managua, Nicaragua. I trained ladies from Equipo de Creaciones, a women’s workshop that currently produce beaded products and export them to the USA. I have … Continue reading →

Community Art Project with Artisans from Honduras

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Maria Amalia

A month ago, Natalie Boyett, Jeff Thompson, Megan Miller, Aaron Wood and myself flew down to Honduras to train artisans on jewelry making and to unveil the art piece that Natalie had been working on with 51 artisans from Lempira, … Continue reading →

Tres Generaciones de Mujeres Lencas

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Maria Amalia

This gallery contains 3 photos.

Generacion de Mujeres Lencas
10″x10″
Printed Image on Wood Continue reading →

Mujer Virtuosa

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Maria Amalia

On March 8-12 I went to Honduras, my country, to establish relationships with artisans from Lempira and Intibuca. I was invited by FUNDEIMH, a Non Profit organization that works towards the development of women in Honduras and also by the … Continue reading →