Over the course of the last three weeks, 14 young persons and adults from various parts of Anguilla have been taking part in a furniture upholstery workshop organized by the Blowing Youth Development Centre. This workshop was facilitated by Ms. Marie Mason from the island of Nevis and has been described as a tremendous success by the participants. Students taking part in this workshop have obtained the skills to upholster furniture pieces such as wing chairs, ottomans, bar stools, foot rests, dining chairs and love seats. Ms. Mason, who studied furniture upholstery in Canada, has a wealth of knowledge and skills which she is more than happy to share with all who are willing to commit some time to learn.

Ms. Mason giving instructions to participants

The Centre, recognizing that great interest has been expressed by persons who did not get the opportunity to be part of the first workshop, has decided to do another three week upholstery workshop. This began on Monday December 1st 2008 and will continue to December 19th 2008. If you missed it the first time, this is another chance to be part of this very exciting workshop. This will allow you to get the skills you need to give your furniture a brand new look just in time for Christmas. Interested persons are welcomed to view some of our work in progress and our beautiful finished products from the last three weeks of training.

Classes will take place five days a week at the Blowing Point Methodist Church Hall between the hours of 9:00 am to 12:00 noon for one group of 4 and an evening class from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm for a second group of 4 especially for persons who work during the morning hours. Participants could choose to attend whichever class is convenient to them. Registration is only US$ 50.00 or EC$135.00. Remember that space is limited for this workshop to only 8 students therefore; Interested persons are asked to contact the Centre Manager Ms. Jemima Francis at 729-2860 as soon as possible. Registration is opened all this week until Sunday 7th December to allow participants to bring in their furniture pieces to be upholstered. Ms. Mason will begin assisting participants to strip their furniture as soon as it arrives.

The Blowing Point Youth Development Centre is urging everyone; especially the youth, to come out and be part of this workshop. Please continue to show your support as we seek to educate and transform our people.