New Arts Center offers free classes to locals in Panama
The new Center for the Arts at Finca La Maya is offering free courses to local residents in Panama. Currently, most schools cannot afford to hire teachers or provide materials for English or Arts instruction. The new resorts and communities in Panama are developing extremely fast and the local residents’ world is already changing profoundly. Learning new skills will equip them with more employment possibilities and potential for better lives for their families. As contribution to its community, La Maya offers two classes every Saturday: English Course (for all ages), and “Art for Kids” (ages 6-14). The first English sessions (in January 2007) had 34 students.
As a mid-February the number of students has grown to nearly eighty. The Art for Kids currently has an average of thirty-six children attending every week.
The number and quality of our programs at La Maya is dependent on the talents and generosity of our supporters. La Maya’s ultimate goal is to provide learning opportunities, cultural enrichment and a greater appreciation for the arts within Panama’s communities.
Teaching materials and art supplies have thus far all been donated by friends and local residents.
Instruction is also on a volunteer basis. La Maya hopes that businesses and resort communities will join in our efforts by donating materials still needed for the no-cost programs. Books, paper, audio visual aids, long folding tables, stools, and other teaching supplies are still needed. Please contact La Maya for details, or come visit us!
La Maya’s new 500 square meter Arts Center is located near San Carlos on forty scenic acres just over an hour from Panama City. The spacious and light-filled structure is versatile and provides numerous areas for meetings, art courses, yoga, or group activities.
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The facility is also available for instructors or leaders of any kind to bring their groups for deeper investigation of whatever disciplines they teach: writing, painting, photography, yoga, business meetings, holistic medicine, or other types of retreats. La Maya welcomes session proposals from private group.
A minimum of ten participants is required and group rates are available.
The hacienda style lodge provides spacious accommodations for up to twenty individuals, with air conditioned rooms, gourmet meals prepared with local ingredients, beautifully landscaped gardens, a pool with hot tub, and many other attractive amenities. A two-minute garden walk leads from the residence to the Arts Center.
Contact: Starr McCamant
(507) 240-8281 (within Panama)
or (901) 414-2844 (from USA or Europe)
Teaching materials and art supplies have thus far all been donated by friends and local residents.
Instruction is also on a volunteer basis. La Maya hopes that businesses and resort communities will join in our efforts by donating materials still needed for the no-cost programs. Books, paper, audio visual aids, long folding tables, stools, and other teaching supplies are still needed. Please contact La Maya for details, or come visit us!
La Maya’s new 500 square meter Arts Center is located near San Carlos on forty scenic acres just over an hour from Panama City. The spacious and light-filled structure is versatile and provides numerous areas for meetings, art courses, yoga, or group activities.
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The facility is also available for instructors or leaders of any kind to bring their groups for deeper investigation of whatever disciplines they teach: writing, painting, photography, yoga, business meetings, holistic medicine, or other types of retreats. La Maya welcomes session proposals from private group.
A minimum of ten participants is required and group rates are available.
The hacienda style lodge provides spacious accommodations for up to twenty individuals, with air conditioned rooms, gourmet meals prepared with local ingredients, beautifully landscaped gardens, a pool with hot tub, and many other attractive amenities. A two-minute garden walk leads from the residence to the Arts Center.
Contact: Starr McCamant
(507) 240-8281 (within Panama)
or (901) 414-2844 (from USA or Europe)
