The colourful journey continues

So much has happened in the last month and it has sped by.  Yesterday the Colourful Journey tour group arrived in Birtamod and we celebrated their arrival AND had a graduation for the ladies of Samunnat who have grown so much as artists over the last few years and very much over the last two days. (See here for an update on the lessons Cynthia Tinapple gave the ladies)Certificates are very valued here so we printed up elaborate certificates and conducted a very formal affair with the wonderful trippers creating a delighted audience for us.  The ladies had all created necklaces of own designs, and had labels with their signed names attached.  A big  moment for all of us.  Lots of watery eyes!  Then we had a VERY long photo session.  Some channelled their inner catwalk queen and we are getting all these photos developed to give them.In the other blog, I will write about the amazing generosity of the polymer clay community. Suffice it to say, we are overwhelmed by the love of people all around the world, and their willingness to support and encourage.I leave my Birtamod home for a while tomorrow and, as always, it has been a special time.  After only one day with the Colourful trippers, we've already seen exotic dioramas, shared a meal at Kopila's, attended a moving graduation ceremony and today we have our polymer clay lesson from the ladies.  I will attempt to keep you posted!      P.S.  Exotic dioramas I hear you ask?  It doesn't come much more exotic than this.