...a community partnership in micro-enterprise development
CAA, communities, and community residents working together...
The Tres Manos Program (administration)
320 Wyatt Dr.
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(505) 527-8799
Retail Outlet
Open Thursday through Saturday, 10:30 AM to 5 PM
1901 Calle de Parian (on the corner of Avenida de Mesilla/Hwy
28 and Boutz/Calle de Parian)
Las Cruces, NM
(505) 523-2334
Training Facility
Open Tuesday through Thursday
Youth Art Center Building
San Miguel, NM
What is the Tres Manos Program?
The Tres Manos Program is a micro-enterprise development program
targeting low-income families needing to find opportunities for
increasing family resources to improve their quality of life.
The focus of the program is skill development in the textile arts
including sewing and spinning. Job creation for program participants
is the ultimate goal of the program.
How does the Tres Manos Program work?
Training programs provided include:
- Learning the art of weaving.
- Learning the many facets of clothing construction.
- Developing the ability to spin yarn.
- Developing the ability to successfully deal with life situations.
- Learning how to successfully run a micro-enterprise business.
Who is eligible to participate in the Tres Manos training programs?
Members of low-income families in Dona Ana County who meet job
eligibility requirements and who have the documentation proving
their eligibility to work in the United States. Contact the Tres
Manos Program office for the documentation necessary for employment
in the United States.
How can I enroll in the training classes offered through the
Tres Manos Program?
Training classes are offered periodically during the year. Contact
program staff for information concerning the classes and when
they are offered.
How can businesses and/or marketing outlets purchase products
produced by local weavers, spinners, and sewers trained in the
program?
Program participants have organized into a legal structure to
sell their products on the open market. Businesses interested
in making purchases should contact the Tres Manos Program office.
Individuals interested in viewing fiber arts products and clothing
items made by program participants can visit the San Miguel training
facility (Youth Art Center Building) Monday through Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For information concerning the Tres Manos Program please contact:
Tres Manos Training Facility
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 9am-2pm
Phone: (505) 233-1106
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