"Sock" puppets for the kids

ajkemaloya
June 5, 2008
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We have been extremely moved by all the children who surround us on a daily basis. We have become accustomed to running workshops with interruptions of baby sounds and children playing. We took some time out of our routine to handmake sock puppets (without socks!) for the kids.

Designing 139

January 16, 2009

In the afternoon, from 2pm to 6pm, I work with the other women of Ajkem’a Loy’a,Â Sandra, Romelia, Catherina, Ruth, Gloria, Hilda y Cindy experimenting with weaving. At 4 pm

Earth Lodge

June 17, 2009

This past weekend I had the opportunity to visit Earth Lodge – a wonderful lodge just 20 minutes outside of Antigua with absolutely stunning views, delicious home cooked meals, and

A great week in San Lucas Toliman

December 6, 2008

Today was my last day working with Ajkem’a Loy’a this week. I traveled with a grant from W139 to teach them how to use the internet. A paper-based workshop to

And this is how the storefront turned out…

July 22, 2008

Before and After shots from the inside coming soon…

Participatory Photography Exhibition in San Lucas Toliman

June 24, 2009

Last year we conducted a participatory photography project with the women of Ajkem’a Loy’a. Seven compaÃ±eras were given disposable cameras in order to capture images representing their hopes and fears.

Ajkem’a Loy’a Workshop: Natural Dyeing

June 16, 2008

Last year some of the women from Ajkem’a Loy’a were trained in naturally dyeing cotton threads for their weaving. With a stove setup in the outside patio of the students’