Friday I went to a art and design factory in Alajuela with some students from Universidad Veritas. The factory, or fabrica, makes fine handcrafted, ecologically sensitive, and natural wood products, for home, body, and art for art's sake.
I was impressed with the working conditions and the diversity of products and artists. The workers get 30 minute coffee breaks (and have local organic, shade grown, knock your socks off good coffee) and nearly hour lunch breaks. The landscaping was beautiful; ponds, gardens, and areas set up with left over fruit for tropical birds. Orchids and bamboo grew everywhere. From the guy who does imaging for laser cutting, to the sculptor making large scale works, to the women sitting together at large tables listening to musica latina, and making beautiful and creative necklaces, the place had a wonderfully peaceful and artistic vibe. Loved ones, you have some goodies coming your way- my first purchases here.
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