Summary of the ""Entanik" on Wheels" Educational Program

On November 6, the conclusion of the educational program ""Entanik" on Wheels" took place at the "Entanik" Youth Creative Center in Gyumri. In the first phase of the project, training courses were conducted from July 1 to July 11 for 20 educators from Javakheti and the communities of Shirak Province. The topics covered included "Studying Methods for Community Research and Need Identification," "Designing Curricula and Thematic Plans for Teaching Crafts Based on Interests," and "The Importance of Individualized and Differentiated Teaching in the Out-of-School Education Process," among others. In the second phase, Master Classes were conducted by educators and talented students of the "Entanik" Center from September 22 to November 2 in Javakheti and the Shirak Province communities of Musayelyan, Azatan, Gharibjanyan, Akhuryan, Hayrenyats, Jrarat, Meghrashat, Byurakn, Yerazgavors, and Ashotsk. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of its committed members, the organization of Master Classes in national crafts and arts created an atmosphere of harmonious dialogue and cooperation. This also contributed to uncovering the talents of teenagers and helped guide their professional choices. Through practical sessions, the students acquired knowledge and skills related to national crafts and arts. The impressions shared by the teenagers confirmed that the program helped reveal their preferences and sparked an interest in various branches of art. In the village of Jjgrashen (Ninotsminda Municipality, Samtskhe-Javakheti region) and at the "Rafael Javakh" Educational, Cultural and Youth Center, a seminar titled "The Culture, Customs, and Traditions of Javakheti and the World of Shirak" was held alongside the practical training sessions. Zhora Snkhchyan, director of the educational and cultural center, emphasized the importance of such exchange visits for cooperation among cultural centers in the diaspora and for the preservation of Armenian identity. The final exhibition event was attended by community leaders, school directors, educators, students, and parents from the participating communities of Shirak Province. Artur Minasyan, director of the "Entanik" Center, highlighted the project's progress, the vital role of out-of-school education, and the necessity of preserving and spreading national arts and crafts, noting that the feedback received from the communities imposes great responsibility. During the event, handmade works created by the teenagers were displayed, along with a video titled ""Entanik" in Javakheti and Shirak Province." The event concluded with artistic performances featuring unique joint acts by the students of the "Entanik" Center and talented teenagers from the communities. Director A. Minasyan presented certificates of honor and awards to the secondary schools and teenagers for their active participation in the program and Master Classes.