This page will be developed to host links to a growing range of resources for all genres of arts: If you have ideas of what you would like to see here, please drop us a note in the comment section below and while we can’t promise we’ll be able to facilitate every request, we will make note of them all and include them in our planning as we go forward.
Also if you have good links to resources of Saint Lucian arts and culture, why not share them with us so we can make this page a ‘G0-To’ place!
As part of the OAS / Femcidi Craft Enhancement Project 2014-16, a variety of resources were developed, designed to assist artisans in developing successful business.
Click the links below to access:
Directory of Suppliers, Artisans and Designers: OAS Visual Arts Crafts Designers Database here you will download a spreadsheet with names and contacts and main product areas. The resource also includes a short list of shops that sell materials – check back often or subscribe to know when we update this resource
Excel worksheet to calculate what you need to earn in a year and from that, we help you calculate your hourly labour cost – Labour Cost calculations
Tips for successful participation in Trade Events – discussion session with participants after the 3 expos – Discussion Settings
Insights into the design process as experienced in the training – Design Process
You can also access:
Authentic Saint Lucia Facebook page where we are showcasing many of Saint Lucia’s artisans and creative products – you can find links to makers and creators and get in touch with people who’s products you like
OAS Craft Catalogue This is a simple catalogue of the products the artisans who undertook the OAS Craft Enhancement Training – contacts for artisans are included so you can easily get in touch to order their products
Two more catalogues of products developed under the FAO project for Souvenir Packaging (2010-2011) Catalogue Souvenir Packaging New Crafts Catalugue- Choiseul if you are interested in any of these items, please contact us here and we will help to put you in touch with the makers
where you can access and download valuable powerpoints from the OAS Craft Enhancement Business & Marketing Training
