GJYSTE ALIJA
Gjyste Alija works as a teacher assistant at Pashko Vasa School and lives in Shkodër, Albania. Her enthusiasm for art inspires her to foster an appreciation for drawing and crafts among her students. She takes great pleasure in teaching and supporting her students and colleagues at Pashko Vasa School, deriving great joy from watching students craft art with their own hands.
Gjyste is an alumna of the visual arts program at Pjeter Gaci High School, Shkodër. Gjyste has been practising her profession in various schools and joined Pashko Vasa School in 1996. Visual art is her favourite subject to teach.
Gjyste is committed to cultivating her students’ passion for crafts, spending time teaching painting techniques on paper, fabric, stone, and wood. She also instructs knitting, guiding students to produce small-sized sweatpants and scarves using a variety of colours and recycled materials. Her students have become skilled in embroidery on various fabrics. Gjyste has taken part in numerous fairs with her students, earning awards and selling their work to raise funds for materials for underprivileged children.
Email: aalija337@gmail.com
ARDIANA MARKU
Ardiana Marku is a dedicated Biology and Chemistry teacher at Pashko Vasa School in Shkodër. Her enthusiasm for art and collaborative projects fosters partnerships with fellow educators and international institutions, contributing to her professional development and enhancing her students’ digital and foreign language competencies.
Ardiana pursued her studies at the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Luigj Gurakuqi University in Shkoder, focusing on Biology and Chemistry. Her teaching journey began in 1995 in Pentar, within the Dajç Municipality. She joined Pashko Vasa School in 2010, where she remains a valued educator.
Ardiana has diligently pursued ongoing professional development, and in April 2016, she earned the prestigious title of “Master Teacher,” accompanied by a Sh.Mirë evaluation. Representing the ESEP platform on eTwinning since 2016, she has received numerous European accolades. Ardiana is also a regular participant in educational conferences and workshops, both domestically and abroad.
Email: ardianamarku68@gmail.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardiana-marku-1038a8120/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marku_ardiana/
Facebook: Ardiana Pjetri Marku
Exhibition: Various Craftworks
- Title: Hand Embroidery
Embroidery with feathers is a cherished tradition that we aim to preserve for future generations. The technique involves using a needle to secure several pieces of material, after which a cross-stitch is made over these pieces with another needle, creating various patterns with colourful threads.
- Title: Weaving Looms
The weaving process, or looming, is conducted on a spiked frame where the yarn is interlaced. Then, using a needle, the yarn is threaded through each spike, spanning the full length of the weave to create various patterns. This technique is used to make placemats.
- Title: Crafting with Spears
These crochet pieces are created using hooks and yarn; the hook catches the yarn and pulls it through, making it a challenge to complete a piece with just hooks.