Children's art work...

Whilst in Kabalagala, Uganda recently, I spent a lot of time with children who were serious about the business of 'creating'. Each day we would meet and get to work on our pieces of art. The work was collaborative and each child would take the time to appraise or give advice to others. We didn't have tables or desks or chairs and so the children sat in what looked like yoga positions for long periods of time. I was amazed by their skill and enthusiasm. Some of their work took more than 4 hours (not all in one go) - such an example is below - the picture entitled 'Magic Pots'.

These pieces of work are for sale at tomorrow's fundraiser in a silent auction at the Rohs Street Cafe, Cincinnati. I hope they get sold for a good price. Someone asked me in an incredulous voice the other day who would buy these children's work. The answer is I don't know. Whilst we are relying on charitable hearts I can also firmly say that I believe these pieces of art are worth every penny and more than will be paid for them. And of course all the money will go towards opening our school. What an invaluable contribution these children have made to their own lives and the lives of others.