Development of a Learning Center and Career Advancement in Natural Dyeing in Maha sarakham Province.

Abstract

The project for the development of a Learning Center and Career Advancement in Natural Dyeing in Maha sarakham Province aims to: 1) Establish a learning center to serve as a repository of knowledge and training; 2) Collect, disseminate, and develop knowledge related to natural dyeing from local experts and specialists; and 3) Enhance the natural dyeing profession in the province to compete in the global market. The target groups include community enterprises and local weaving profession groups, comprising 30 individuals, as well as 20 interested members of the public in textile production, selected through purposive sampling. The project evaluation tools include: 1) A questionnaire assessing the suitability of establishing the learning center as a knowledge repository and training hub; 2) A satisfaction questionnaire for training activities aimed at enhancing natural dyeing capabilities; and 3) A cost calculation table for natural dyeing with raw materials. Data will be analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and t-test.

The evaluation results found:

1. Based on a survey of 50 participants, the overall opinion regarding the establishment of the Learning Center and Career Development in Natural Dyeing is positive, with a mean score of 4.85, indicating a high level of agreement. The detailed evaluation results, ranked from highest to lowest, are as follows:

• The highest agreement was for Question 2: “Do you think the establishment of the center is necessary for career development in the community?” with a mean score of 4.96, indicating a high level of agreement.


• The second-highest agreement was for Question 9: “Do you think the center should be located at Mahasarakham University?” with a mean score of 4.94, also indicating a high level of agreement.


• The lowest agreement was for Question 5: “Do you think the establishment of the center will promote tourism in the community?” with a mean score of 4.76, still indicating a high level of agreement.

1. From the survey of 50 participants regarding their satisfaction with the training activities aimed at enhancing capabilities in natural dyeing, the overall satisfaction was found to be positive, with a mean score of 3.99, indicating a good level of satisfaction. When considering the three categorized aspects, it was found that:

• For the aspect of the training/location of study visits, the overall satisfaction had a mean score of 3.72, indicating a good level of satisfaction. However, one point regarding accommodation, food, beverages, and other services had a mean score of 3.05, indicating a moderate level of satisfaction.


• For the content and activities, the satisfaction had a mean score of 4.13, indicating a good level of satisfaction.


• For the benefits received from participating in the conference, the satisfaction also had a mean score of 4.13, indicating a good level of satisfaction.
             The results of the evaluation on the utilization or the increase in community income or reduction in expenses after the training aimed at enhancing capabilities in natural dyeing showed that, when calculating the cost of the dyeing process for 1 kg of fiber, expenses could be reduced by 40.79%. This demonstrates that developing the dyeing process using natural raw materials can lower production costs for entrepreneurs, resulting in increased profits compared to chemical-based production processes.