by Biruk Markos | maí 13, 2025 | Sweet Salone
At Aurora Foundation, our Sweet Salone project has long been committed to nurturing the incredible talents within Sierra Leone’s artisan communities. One of our proudest collaborations has been with the vibrant Lumley Arts and Crafts community — a collective of...
by Biruk Markos | maí 5, 2025 | Lettie Stuart Pottery Center, Sweet Salone
On May 2nd, the Lettie Stuart Pottery Center in Waterloo, Sierra Leone, celebrated a vibrant and memorable occasion—the graduation of its second 18-month pottery school cohort. Nine young and talented individuals completed an intensive program designed to foster...
by Biruk Markos | apr 17, 2025 | Sweet Salone
Today, on World Artisan Day, we at Aurora Foundation proudly celebrate the talented artisans behind Sweet Salone—a brand that represents the heart of Sierra Leonean creativity and craftsmanship. Since 2017, Sweet Salone has been a bridge between international...
by Biruk Markos | apr 7, 2025 | Sweet Salone
We’re still buzzing from our time at DesignMarch 2025, where Sweet Salone proudly showcased the work of our incredible designers and artisans. From April 4–6, our exhibition space in Reykjavík became a vibrant hub of curiosity, conversation, and creativity — all...
by Biruk Markos | mar 5, 2025 | Lettie Stuart Pottery Center, 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 | des 3, 2024 | Pop-up market, 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...
