To cooperate in international plan with organizations and diseminate the know-how of our organziation as follows: The activities of the organization include local craftsmen, self-made people and children of different ages, as well as established authors and artists. Access is free, without restrictions. Main directions in which the organization works: The project "Educational creative programs and workshops and presentation to the public" was implemented with own funds during the period from 2017 to the present. Within the framework of the project, educational programs were developed for art studios for the preservation of intangible cultural heritage, such as various authentic techniques in the field of artistic crafts and folk traditions. The main educational creative workshops are held in the city of Vidin and in the creative space "Veridas" in the village of Gomotartsi, where the participants learn on the spot the forgotten skills of knitting with corn cobs, hemp, weaving, creating a new design of clothing through folk ornamentation , creation of household items through ecological materials and decoration, renovation of old furniture, reconstruction and restoration of outdated elements of national costumes and customs, etc. As part of the project, more than 70 participants have been trained so far, and the foundation also provides the opportunity to perform in front of the public with participation in the defile of authentic folk costumes, bazaars, demonstrations and restoration of folk customs, etc. All materials, consumables and public appearances of the participants within the project are provided free of charge by the foundation. Participants in educational creative programs have the opportunity to experiment with different techniques, materials, work together with other participants in a different environment and shared space, exchange ideas, under the guidance of a mentor, as well as have the opportunity to present their creative products to an audience - thematic cultural events , such as bazaars and festivals, fashion shows, to present folk customs. There are no age restrictions regarding the participants. Within the framework of the educational programs, visits were organized to DCT-Vidin, where the participants / children / on the spot got acquainted with the process of creating a stage product, as well as participated in creating elements of puppets and sets. One of the most attractive workshops for adults is Corn Heart. Participants have the opportunity to become familiar with basic techniques and elements in the field of weaving, as well as acquire the skills of corn cob knitting of various household items. "Cinnamon Cones", is an educational demonstration program through which participants have the opportunity to create their original minimalist gift ideas using organic waste pine cones and bark, fimo, potpourri /dried flowers and cotton leaves, herbs and spices/. "Old Painted Bottles" - is a creative educational program that includes the decoration of old glass bottles to serve again as a convenient kitchen accessory, as well as a demonstration of design ideas for a kitchen arrangement for storing products, spices and liquids "Ecological decoration workshop" for adults and children, in which they participate in a demonstration of techniques for creating and decorating objects from ecological and recycled materials - knitted objects from hemp, wall panels from wood waste, decoupage and decoration of old objects and their reuse use in everyday life, reconstructing old elements of folk costumes and creating a new contemporary design for clothing. "The Color of Abandoned Schools" is an initiative of the Veridas Foundation, which supports young creative artists by providing creative grants for materials, supplies in order to ennoble outdoor and indoor spaces and to attract the public and institutions to take care of these spaces and buildings. Every single space has a story, a human story that is part of the school of life. One of these authors is the young talented artist Teodora Obretenova, who participated in a number of projects in the summer of 2020, as well as created and implemented a creative concept for a mural on a site around the building of the country's first wine school in Vidin.
