The Workshop: Take 3!

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April 17th 2009

Published: April 17th 2009

Hope this blog find everyone well. I know I’ve been out of touch with most, and I apologize! I’m at the end of my volunteer time in Vietnam (I think) and for sure it has been the busiest yet. With a very fried brain, I can’t conjure up many personal thoughts/reflections at the moment, but I can write a little bit about what I’ve been doing and can post some photos to give you an idea. (If ... Read Full Entry

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Sherry Berger

Squirrel

I began traveling in my early twenties and found that the experience offered a mind opening perspective of life in relation to the lives of others around the world. Since then, I've explored over 40 different countries, immersed in their cultures and customs, many of which lack the freedom of artistic creation and expression. Recognizing the many opportunities she was afforded in life, like an art education, would become the driving force behind my motivation...... full info

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Mr. Greg

Volunteer Mr. Greg from Melbourne, Australia contributing his landscaping talents...Come on!

Recycled Denim Bags

Lee Jeans had donated a large amount of denim shorts and jeans to Lifestart Foundation....being that the shorts were a little too sexy for Vietnamese taste, we found a pattern to turn them into funky bags.

Miss Mai & her Bags

With design #2

Miss Mai gets wheels!

Mai is the newest member of the workshop and a gifted seamstress. She also comes from a disadvantaged background and suffers from polio. Her new "3-wheel" motorbike now gives her the ability to be mobile, thanks to Mr. Barry, a generous donor from Melbourne, Australia. On the bike is a customer who also just purchased one of her handmade recycled denim bags. Lucky day for Mai!

Denim Bag

Trang's silk pillow covers

Creating her scarves

Being immobile (truck accident has left Hanh paraplegic), we wheel her around the shop for a tour of her products on display

Scarf by Miss Hanh

Bruce

Our new sock creatures are exactly that....made from a pair of socks!

Billy

Yes, I help with the names! Billy & Margie start the family....

Making Margie

Realizing that Billy needed a friend, Nguyen makes Margie

Billy off to Melbourne

Mr. Greg adopts Billy...

Buddies

Margie was sad when Billy left for Australia, but now Eddie keeps her company

Eddie & Margie

Now they're here...

but it doesn't take long until they're gone!

18th April 2009

Reynolds
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Wwwooooooooowwww! : ) Looks fantastic and the happy faces are inspiring!

19th April 2009

Sean Gil
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Hi
Hey Sher, Thanks for the email invite. Such inspiring stories & photos in your blogs! You do great work. SG

27th April 2009

Rachel
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CONGRATULATIONS
Hi Sherry - Congratulations on your fantastic achievements in Hoi An! I appreciate just how hard it must have been to accomplish such alot in Vietnam. Awesome!

27th April 2009

Jeff
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Keep up the great work squirelita. be safe.

28th April 2009

Jade Leonard
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Super!
Great work ladies - we can't wait to get over there and check it out in the flesh! Jx

30th April 2009

Rachael
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Inspiring
Sherry it's incredible to see how much you have achieved in one month in Vietnam. It's wonderful to see your commitment, creativity, endurance, talent and drive being channeled into something so worthwhile.

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