Fall Plans 2011

There are a lot of great things happening this year here at Red Earth Trading Co., one of which I am very excited about. As the rest of the crew prepares for the upcoming trip to Africa, I have started preparations for this Fall and a new program. We want to bring our house parties closer to you...even if you're outside of Nashville.


Would you like to host a house party?


Be on the look out for a big announcement soon!

-Edwin
Team RETCo.

PS: For a little peak at what a House Party is like check out this Video

Adèle Dejak & Magik Grace

When we're in Nairobi, one of the places we'll be visiting is Magik Grace Art and Design Ltd., headed up by designer Adèle Dejak.

Her work is amazing and I cannot wait to see her workshop. It's impossible to not feel inspired after looking at her unique pieces.

 

Check out her designs on her website. I'm sure we'll have more to share after our visit there in a few weeks!

Have a great weekend!

-Kerbi
Team RETCo.

21 Days: Our Itinerary

Our trip to Africa is right around the corner! We are very excited and have began our travel preparations. Here is a peek at the work we will be accomplishing during our travels.


May 19th-May 29th: Staying in Nairobi
     Interview, Tour, and Film the following artisans and workshops
     *Metal
     *Bone
     *Beaded Necklaces
     *Scarves
     *Banana Fiber
     Discuss New product design with artisans
     Plan and establish shipping practices
     Visit MagikGrace Workshop
     Masai Market
     *raw materials - purchase and find where they make pieces
     *antique glass necklaces
     Find place of production and purchase scarves
     Purchase Banana Fiber products (trees and nativity sets)
May 29th - travel to Kampala
May 30th - travel to Kaihura
May 30th-June 2nd - Kaihura- stay at Faiths
     Village Art
     Meet with Chris and Katie and Faith
     Purchase more millet baskets
June 2nd-June 7th -Kampala
     Filming & Interviewing the following artisans and products
     *Cow Horn
     *Paper Crafts Inc.
     *Coconut
     *Banana Fiber Weave
     *Large Baskets
     *Table Runners and Mats 
June 7th - Depart for US


I hope everyone is having a great week!
-Katy
Team RETCo.

Media Monday: Charity: Water

Charity: Water is an organization based out of New York that works to bring clean water to developing nations.

Check out this video from their website on how having clean water, though most of us have never lived with out it, makes all the difference.




Hope this starts your Monday out with some energy to take on a new week! Have a great one!

-Kerbi
Team RETCo.

Randy Baranosky and The Graham Street Press

We love to work with our friends whenever possible. When we decided to print our new totes, I immediately knew that I wanted Randy Baranosky at The Graham Street Press to do them.

The Graham Street Press is a fully operational silkscreen and print shop that provides everything you need, from design to final out put.

They did a great job with the totes! Pick one up before we run out!

Also, check them out for your print needs! For more information visit:
www.thegrahamstpress.com
The Graham Street Press
15522 Graham Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Phone: 714-889-1262


- Edwin
Team RETCo.

PS: As a special gift, Randy sent me this picture. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Video: This is Love Banquet

Check out our newest video from AJ. This was such an amazing night and a great success for GSM and RETCo.

This is Love Banquet - 2011 from Global Support Mission on Vimeo.

If you didn't make it out, we hope to see you next year.

Have a great weekend!

-Kerbi
Team RETCo.

Peter Ochiel and Action Ministry

Last Thursday was the annual This is Love Banquet hosted by Global Support Mission. RETCo. had a store featured and we had so much fun- pictures coming soon!

 Peter Ochiel

The keynote speaker for the evening was Peter Ochiel. Peter started Action Ministry in Kenya, which is one of GSM's Network Affiliates. Peter serves in the slums in Mombasa and in a leper camp he calls Blessed Camp.

Here is a video he made and played for everyone at the banquet.  The work Peter does in Kenya is so moving, and we absolutely support him here at the compound.


Action Ministry from Global Support Archive on Vimeo.

By supporting Global Support, you're supporting Peter and Action Ministry. This is why we do what we do.

-Kerbi
Team RETCo.