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Thai Village NewsMay 2012
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Christmas Ornament Training, Promise Church, Thailand

This past March, Thai Village welcomed 12 new people into the Promise Church building for a week-long TVI sponsored vocational training.  The group spent long hours learning the steps to hand sew and cross-stitch Christmas ornaments designed by a local Thai Christian artist, who also taught the classes. 

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Women learn and practice stitching techniques throughout the week
women hand stitching
artisan surrounded by her work
hand stitching on fabric balls
Getting to Know Each Other!

The training was an opportunity for Promise Church members to interact with artisans as well.  We all enjoyed getting to know each other as we chatted over lunch each day.  On the last day of the training, Promise Church's Pastor's wife led the group in a Bible study focusing on the different gifts God has given to each of His children.
Pastor's wife Aoh shares the Message with the women on Friday morning
sharing christian message

covering ball with fabric
 
 
trainer examines some work
showing some work




sharing christian message



Artisans enjoyed sharing lunch with each other each day
eating lunch together
"You Taught us Patience"

At the end of the training, artisans were asked to evaluate each others work and provide feedback. There was a resounding comment of "We want to do this again!"  and appreciation for the high level of quality to which the trainer challenged them.  "You didn't just teach us a skill, you taught us patience and how to think on our own," one participant said.  We hope to have more trainings like this in the future in partnership with the local church to build Christian relationships and encourage economic self-sufficiency as well.
Artisans participated in evaluations and recieved a gift on the last day
evaluation and gift


About Us

Thai Village Inc is a non-profit organization, started with assistance from WELS Kingdom Workers.  We seek to develop long- term Christian relationships with artisans, and to encourage self-sufficiency by providing opportunities for vocational training and higher education, made possible by not-for-profit craft sales.  We produce a large variety of unique handmade jewelry, personal accessories, stationery, and home decor.  Products are available for sale in Thailand and the USA. For more info contact us at [email protected].