Our aim is to help Artsakh establish cottage industries; small, home-grown businesses led by experienced and knowledgeable master-craftsmen. The success of the cottage industry model is evident in Italy.
The Courses
In the fall of 2021, Italians Ambrogina Vismara, Giliola Isotton, and Giovanni Antonio Sanvito traveled to Artsakh in order to lead courses in their crafts, tailoring and carpentry, at the Antonia Arslan Hamalir.
Tailoring classes at the Antonia Arslan Hamalir.
Prototype of Hamalir teachers’ desks made by Gianantonio Sanvito and the Artsakh carpentry instructors. It will be mass produced for the school by the Artsakhtsi instructors and students.
2021 Instructors
Ambrogina Vismara
Giliola Isotton
Giovanni Antonio Sanvito
Gallery - 2021 Courses
The Internships
In the Winter of 2019, CINF established internship possibilities in Italy. 10-12 candidates were selected by the CINF committee chaired by Christina Hurtyunyan. Internships were to begin in the Spring of 2020. Covid and the 44-day war postponed the implementation of the internships. CINF’s Board prays that it will be able to do so soon.