Showing posts with label 4H states international exchange program. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 4H states international exchange program. Show all posts

Monday, August 20, 2012

Kokeshi ladies go to new homes!


Japanese Kokeshi dolls needle felting
Group photo!

This weekend the 4H Summer Inbound Exchange program came to a close. Forty Japanese teenagers had spent a month in Virginia staying with host families from all parts of the state. This is an amazing program that matches host families and Japanese youth for a one month "homestay". It is an incredible opportunity to create lifelong friendships and build cultural understanding.








My sweet little needle felted dolls were given as a Thank- you gift to the families that hosted the students and chaperones.
the pink sisters!

close up of hair & flowers
 I had a lot of fun making all of them and it was a bit sad to see the go, but I know they will be happy with their new families. And. hopefully, be a nice reminder of their Japanese son or daughter.