The NGO is the Sambhali Trust organized by the hotel owner. I will be staying for five weeks as , in the case of most NGO's, they require that you stay at least a month. It takes a few days to get comfortable with the group and for everyone to figure out what they need and what you have to offer.
I love to travel all over the globe shopping for textiles to add to my wearable art. I have taught quilting to school children in Nepal, seminole patchwork to seamstresses in Thailand, and jackets and embellishment to quilters in Turkey where I also served as a judge at 2 of their International Quilt Shows. I have created garments for 5 Fairfield and Bernina Fashion Shows and teach classes on embellishment and wearable art. Lately I have been leaning more toward making art quilts.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Volunteering to Teach Sewing in Jodhpur, India this Winter
I am very fortunate to have been accepted as a volunteer to teach sewing and crafts to underpriviledged women in the Jodhpur area of India this winter. I have visited Jodhpur five times and it is one of my favorite cities in India. I will be staying at the wonderful Durag -Nivas Hotel in downtown Jodhpur.
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