MoA team REPRESENTED ALL the Museums of Ahmedabad for Museum Week 2016 online event on twitter & facebook.
Museum Volunteer & Internship progam launch
The intiative “Museums of Ahmedabad” has been initiative by volunteers and students. Understanding the important of workinig on actual programs for children and youth, we initiated a Volunteer & Internship program. Where students and young professionals from different subject areas are encouraged to work on acutal programs.
Launch of the project: Museums of Ahmedabad
The official launch of the project ‘Museums of Ahmedabad’ on 18 May 2014 “International Museum Day”
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Museums Unexplored
This is a project by students of Graphic Design subject at Varia Design studio from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. https://www.facebook.com/VARIADDESIGN This is a 2 days film making project initiated with #yesiamthechange project workshop at the studio. The project is mentored by Ms Avni V Varia. This is a first time experience of these students for making a film, they are not professionals. Making a film with a social cause was the theme. They chose to make a film to understand how many people in Ahmedabad city know about the Museums of Ahmedabad. And here is the result. We welcome you to post your comments.
Heritage Film Festival 2012
The Heritage Film Festival 2012 showcased film at seven days with total nine screenings in and around Ahmedabad in Gujarat state in India. The selection of venues and the kind of audience we would attract played a big role to fulfill our aim to reach and inspire the youth and masses.
Beadwork workshop for youth
Our intern, Kruchika organised a training to teach basic beadwork for young girls. In the workshop she taught basic skills of traditional beadwork from Saurashtra region of Gujarat, India.
Varia pottery at an International Conference
Varia Pottery short film & poster were presented at the conference.
Pairings: Conversations, Collaborations, Materials – is a two-day conference seeks to make a significant contribution to expanding knowledge on collaborative practice in craft, design and art environments.
The Pairings Project at Manchester Metropolitan University was set up to explore the potential of collaborative creative practice. It was initiated not only to make new work, but also to engage in conversation and establish links with other makers and institutions. The participants came from a variety of backgrounds in the craft, design and art spectrum, engaging with materials ranging from clay, glass, textiles, metal, wood or paper to new technologies such as digital and film media. They were all lecturers (some part time) at a number of educational institutions in the UK.
MEMBERSHIP for YARN MAKERS GUILD INDIA
YARN MAKERS GUILD INDIA – membership 2021
INVITING YARN MAKES from INDIA to join the GUILD and be part of India’s first and the only formal space for hand-spinners.
India’s First YARN MAKERS GUILD initiated by Avani Varia as part of the REVIVAL OF HANDSPINNING MOVEMENT in INDIA.
If you are handspun Yarn Maker from India (Traditional or Contemporary); handspinning for relaxation, स्वावलंबन / svavalambana or as an occupation. YMGI is the most important platform for you.
Membership 2021-22 closes on 15 May 2021. More information at www.avnivaria.com
Charkha for Peace & Serenity – Every Sunday
FREE – CHARKHA hands-on experience
Every Sunday
Discover, Understand, & Accept creative art of hand-spinning & the spinning wheel “CHARKHO”
Chalo Charkho Ramiye is for “Revival of Hand-spinning” in India.
We offer bespoke handspinning sessions and formal workshops. Reach us at avni.varia(at)gmail.com
Charkha to find PEACE of mind
Every SUNDAY we ( Chalocharkhoramiye & Navajivan Trust ) organise a FREE CHARKHA session in Ahmedabad at Karma Cafe Open to all To know more about the program check – http://avnivaria.com/our-projects/
