 Project description
Ten young people from Vranestica have learned how to make traditional potter items, by using three new potter wheels and an old potter oven. Within a project called “Let's Preserve the Pottery Craft in the Village of Vranestica”, local craftsmen have transferred their knowledge to young people. The potters have introduced a new technology of glaze developing (each of them has obtained a certificate on the proper nature of their products from the National Institute of Health); they have organized a one-day exhibition in Skopje and have developed promotional material and a Website.
 Contact
Mitre Bozinov, Citizen Association “Potter”, Vransetica, 045/284-046
http://www.vranestica-grncar.org
Location
Vranestica, Kicevo region, western Macedonia
About Vranestica
Vranestica is located at the very south of the Kicevo Valley, at a 12-kilometre distance from Kicevo. It is a hilly village located at 660 metres above the sea level. There is a primary school there as well as a Cultural Centre, a monument of the People's Liberation War, shops, a brick factory. There are several middle-age monuments in the village - the churches of St. George, St. Nicholas, and St. Ilija.
 How to reach Vransetica?
To reach Vranestica, you should turn left on the road Kicevo - Demir Hisar. There is organized bus transport from Kicevo every two hours. You reach Kicevo from each coach bus station driving between Skopje and Ohrid or between Skopje and Prilep. There is a coach connection from Skopje to Kicevo almost every hour, and from Ohrid to Kicevo coaches drive at 7.00, 11,00, 14.00 and 17.00 hours.
Where to stay overnight?
Visitors can stay overnight in the “Union” and “Kicevo” hotels in the town of Kicevo, or in the “Biser” motel in Krusino, located next to Kicevo.
 Local specifics
Vranestica is the largest potter community in Macedonia. Pottery production is the most notable specific feature of this village. You can everywhere see jugs, water pitches, flowerpots, and other items being dried or fried in large brick ovens. Of course, excellent dishes are prepared in this village in pottery containers - “pitulici” (pastry), yogurt, “bakrdan”, “tavce-gravce”, “gjuvech”, etc..
What can you see in the surroundings?
The vicinity of Vranestica includes the town of Kicevo, the monastery of St. Bogorodica Precista, the site of Krusino where you can enjoy walks through the thick forest and specialties in the “Krusino” motel's restaurant.  |
