Explore Craft Opportunities Using Memorial Expertise in Material Culture

Project Description
Objective:

To explore craft opportunities for the Great Northern Peninsula and connect crafters in the region with each other and various resources

Background:

There are many crafters throughout the Great Northern Peninsula who produce a variety of different craft products. While these are quality products, crafters would like a way to connect with each other, discuss their work, and access different markets throughout the Peninsula. Geography, weather and other barriers makes it difficult to connect and further develop the area's craft potential. Using material culture expertise would help link crafters with each other via a workshop or other event, and give them tools to better explore crafting opportunities

Roles for Memorial University:

Link research and knowledge on material culture, crafting and marketing with craft producers on the Great Northern Peninsula. Help the region better develop and market their products.

Partnering Organization(s)
Lead: Joan Simmonds
Partner: French Shore Historical Society

Contact
Joan Simmonds, French Shore Historical Society
Ph. 709-622-3500
Fax. 709-622-3510

Locations
Zone 6 - Nordic
Zone 7 - Red Ochre
Zone 8 - Humber

Industry Sectors
Tourism (Arts, Entertainment and Recreation)

Thematic Categories
Craftspeople (Arts, Culture & Heritage)
Material Culture (Arts, Culture & Heritage)

Departments
Folklore, Faculty of Arts (STJ)
Tourism Studies, Division of Social Science (SWGC)