Amazonian Arts: Pottery, Jewelry, Weaving, Dance, and Music
About Program
The Amazon rainforest is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world and has thousands of species of plants, insects, and animals. For thousands of years, Amazonian indigenous peoples have been utilizing the gifts of the Pachamama - Mother Earth - to create art and goods, such as bowls, cups, paints, jewelry, and even clothes. Also, many local dances celebrate the earth for her gifts and others tell stories of life in the rainforest including hunting, animal encounters, falling in love, and marriage.
This internship is a unique opportunity to experience the cultures of the Ecuadorian Amazon through the mediums of art, pottery, music, and dance.Interns support on-going arts projects and have the opportunity to design and implement their own workshops about art, marketing, tourism, or a different topic of interest with locals.
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Program Highlights
- Learn about Amazonian cultures through the mediums of art, pottery, jewelry-making, basket weaving, dance, and music
- Incorporate local traditions in art and music with your skills and interests and collaborate on events for the community
- Gain experience in designing and implementing art and music workshops for kids and adults in schools, shelters, and after-school programs
- Practice your own works of art and dance to share with locals and your community back home
- Shadow masters in Amazonian arts, and learn how they use all-natural, plant-based ingredients to create materials
