SEWING
Programme
In this workshop there are about 15 young people. During their training of eight months they have two evaluations and weekly tests. The final evaluation by the Walter Sisulu University of Technology is certificated. This qualification increases the trainees’ success on the labour market.Techniques used:
The trainees start with calculations, taking measurements and making patterns. Then they are taught various stitching and embroidery handwork. They also learn how to handle the machines i.e. industrial and non-industrial sewing machines, hand operated machines, over locker and hemming machine.
Products:
The trainees are able, upon completion of the programme, to make many kinds of clothes, modern and traditional with the emphases being on the traditional Xhosa garments (imibhaco, incebeta, etc.). The workshop is also famous for its liturgical vestments centre Clergy and Church groups come from all over E.C. to order the beautiful garments i.e. copes, chasubles, stole, banners, etc.Job opportunities
It is of great importance that the district Municipality and other parties concerned, build places/centres where disabled crafters from different local municipalities and sectors can meet and work as a group producing all kind of products. This will contribute to the development of the Province, the fighting poverty and unemployment and will encourage tourism. With the two new Centres recently inaugurated (Craft Hub and Nelson Mandela Museum) it is hoped that our people will have future prospects in these places.
