Braiding

Well Tuesday evening was the first of many "end of the year" functions. This one was for Tollgate Quilters Guild.   Phil Fisher did a wonderful job and we had loads of fun.

This braiding was a compitition / challenge we had.  I could not get the hang of it at all that evening but the next morning, I eventually conquered it over a cup of coffee.  I am very proud of my handywork.  

The Open Air School is a school for physically disabled learners, located in Glenwood, Durban.   

 

The Pre Vocational Skills class was established in 2010.  The class is designed to equip learners with skills that can be used to sustain themselves, and their families once they leave school.  The program caters for learners 15 to 18 years of age.   Sewing has been part of their curriculum since 2011, and Quilting was introduced in June 2012, as part of OUTREACH for FESTIVAL 2015.

"Creative Energy"

 

The sewing class is run by Mr Kwazi Madlala and he is assisted by myself as a volunteer.

 

 

Our shoppers / postman bags

Ranetsi is guiding the fabric, Sphelele is pushing the pedal and Gill is helping the fabric through.

 

Very proud students, Mr Madlala, the official teacher and my wonderful helper, Gillian Cameron.
  

Kadiso is very happy with her achievement

Siphumelele made her bag as a birthday gift for her mother for her birthday and green is her favourite colour.

Mr Kwazi Madlala assisting Siphumelele

The teamwork between these students is magical to watch.  Sometimes you forget that they are physically disabled and actually have huge obstacles to overcome just to get to class.

On the advice of a good friend, who has experience at teaching, I handed out certificates.
This week it was for TEAMWORK.

I am very proud of what they accomplished this week.

Shopper / Postman bag

Don't you just love these colours. 

Faux leather donated by Macphersons Office Furniture. www.macphersons.co.za/‎

I was going to pre cut the faux leather but there were so many beautiful colours to choose from, that I decided to let the children choose for themselves. They were thrilled.  It put a bit of pressure on, time wise and I would try to avoid doing that again. I would have preferred to go straight into the sewing.  It was good fun though. The children were so enthusiastic.

I don't normally go to Open Air School on a Friday, it is my "husbandry day", but I will tomorrow, as the children want to take their bags home. 

Team work at its best!!

This is Kadiso, with Penelope on her right. They share a sewing machine. Penelope pushes the pedal, on Kadiso's instruction, and Kadiso guides the fabric. 

I love the way Penelope added a little WOW to her green bag with a strip of blue. 

I will post photos tomorrow of the completed bags. 

Open Air School

Tomorrow we will be doing a shopper for the girls and a postman's bag for the boys.  So exciting to see their confidence levels rising.

I will post some pics.

Lunch today

Delicious lunch today courtesy of Cindy 

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