The children congregating in the playing 'field' at St Luke's (which also houses the Mazzarello Training Centre) at the start of the day. There is a pre-school, primary and a secondary school within St Luke's Mission.
We had arranged to deliver a colour workshop to the teachers at Mazzarello Training Centre in Maputsoe. It was a short session and after introducing basic colour theory there was some time to 'play'. We are hoping that it'll be possible to spend more time with the teachers to increase their knowledge in colour and design so they can impart this knowledge to their students.
..and a cup of tea with the teachers, provided by Sister Consuello, in the Sisters' house.
Wee pincushions! I hope to bring some of these back!
At Hatooa Mose Mosali - which will house the new showcase gallery to sell work from all artisans in Lesotho Mountain Crafts. We'll be here to help with the set up and, also, for the opening on our last day 30.11.12. Very exciting and you are all very welcome so consider yourselves invited..!
Made by Moetsi and her helpers at Hatooa Mose Mosali
Not only was the work of an incredibly high standard but both Ntate Fusi and Mme Rose had a great experience! They have greater confidence and Ntate Fusi, in particular has planned how to take his business forward.
Time to catch up with last week now that our Christmas is over! On Wednesday we visited the 2 leather workers who had been undertaking an intensive leather course in Cape Town. Here Ntate Fusi is showing us his work - an amazing travel bag made completely by hand!
The last post should have read - Clare and Guy - sorry, must have been the Christmas wine!! Have a safe journey both of you and keep in touch - we'll miss you! But before you go have you heard the one about.........?!
Well that's that - had a lovely Christmas evening here in Ficksburg! Clare and Gut head home tomorrow so we decided to have a Christmas dinner tonight! We've had food, music and jolly banter...!