Easter break/ art classes

For Easter in Jos snaps see both the Artist Gardeners site and Tammie's blog at http://nigeria.tammiebrooks.com/April2006_album.html

We (4 VSO vols) had a great 'trek' in the hills with some other Canadian volunteers from CUSO.

Am enjoying taking things easy in the heat during the school holidays, but starting to work more with art now so that's very good - working with the art teacher, Emeka, on all classes for Nursery, Primary and Junior Secondary - hope to be involved in the teaching, but also in helping Emeka develop some more skills and ideas - am learning too but my art experience in the UK (and the experiences of friends who have sent me their own tips) and the materials I have been given (thanks to Mum, Dad and Pat!) are very helpful. We do not have a Nigerian syllabus to work from (except for the Junior Secondary level), so we are trying to adapt some UK ideas to the local context and the resources we have locally. When the rains come, we should be able to get clay! I hope to also sensitise the school staff and parents on some of the benefits of art classes for all children and particularly the children at school. We are planning an open day for parents in June so this will be a good opportunity.