by Biruk Markos | Mar 5, 2025 | Sweet Salone
On the 27th of February, the Lettie Stuart Pottery staff and students from the Pottery School gathered at the serene Kent Beach for a transformative staff retreat. Organized by Lettie Stuart Pottery, the event was a perfect blend of reflection, planning, and team...
by Biruk Markos | Dec 3, 2024 | pop up, Sweet Salone
On Wednesday, November 27, at 5:00 PM, the Aurora Foundation’s pop-up market opened. There, you can find beautiful, handcrafted design products created by artisans in Sierra Leone and designed by Icelandic designers. At the same time, a photography exhibition by...
by Biruk Markos | Nov 13, 2024 | Sweet Salone
On Tuesday, November 12th, the Aurora Foundation hosted its very first Artisan Meet-Up at the Aurora House, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to support and empower local artisans in Sierra Leone. This event brought together a vibrant group of...
by Biruk Markos | Jun 25, 2024 | Sweet Salone
We are thrilled to announce that Sweet Salone has acquired a significant grant from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland. This funding will support our key initiative, Sweet Salone, dedicated to empowering artisans in Sierra Leone. Sweet Salone connects...
by Biruk Markos | Mar 22, 2024 | Pottery School, Sweet Salone
We are delighted to share the resounding success of the recent Pottery School Exhibition held at Lettie Stuart Pottery in Waterloo on March 14th. The event, hosted by Aurora Foundation, was a vibrant celebration of the remarkable progress achieved by the students of...
