workshoppeja
Workshoppeja is a name used by several Jamaican-based community initiatives that organize hands-on workshops in crafts, design, and entrepreneurship. Rather than a single centralized organization, Workshoppeja refers to a loose network of programs operating in urban and rural communities across Jamaica and the Caribbean.
Typical activities include classes in pottery, woodworking, textile arts, metalworking, and upcycling, as well as tutorials
Origins and usage: The term blends workshop with the country code for Jamaica (JA). Since the 2010s,
Impact and reception: Participants report improved craft skills, exposure to markets, and opportunities for small business
See also: Makerspaces in the Caribbean; Craft education; Community development in Jamaica.