by Sigurður Sigurðsson | Sep 15, 2021 | Pottery School
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Iceland continues to support the development of the Lettie Stuart Pottery Centre (LSP) and their work in Sierra Leone with a new funding allocation. It is the second time that Aurora has received funding from the Icelandic MFA...
by Suzanne Regterschot | Mar 31, 2021 | Pottery School
We are very excited to announce that, besides Peter Korompai, also Guðbjörg Káradóttir arrived safe and well in Sierra Leone for another stay! Guðbjörg is, just like Peter, already familiar with the pottery and has worked with the team when she was in Sierra Leone two...
by Suzanne Regterschot | Feb 23, 2021 | Pottery School
On Saturday, eight pottery students finally graduated from the Lettie Stuart Pottery training course. Almost two years ago, they commenced the 18-month program, but due to COVID we had to close for few months, hence, the journey became two years. We are very proud of...
by Regína Bjarnadóttir | Jan 25, 2021 | Pottery School
Last week was a big one as it was the last week of the 18th month Ceramic School program. The students have already sat their final exam and used the last week to prepare the final pieces they have made for showcasing during the graduation ceremony. That will be held...
by Regína Bjarnadóttir | Nov 23, 2020 | Pottery School
Aurora foundation and Sierra Leone Adult Education Association (SLADEA) recently signed a new agreement regarding operations at the Lettie Stuart Pottery. The agreement, amongst other things, includes support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iceland. The new...
by Regína Bjarnadóttir | Nov 13, 2020 | Pottery School, Sweet Salone, Uncategorized
INSIGHT magazine visited us at Aurora and went on a trip to Waterloo to see the Lettie Stuart Pottery learn about our Sweet Salone project and the story behind the Lettie Stuart Pottery. The Waterloo Potters of Sierra Leone – creativity from clay...
