2024 Art and Contemplation Classes
A new format for 2024
Gather a group, choose a date, choose a location and promote; I will bring all the supplies and lead the class. Online is also possible, but you will need to provide the supplies or I can ship them to you. Please contact me at youthbear@gmail.com for more information or to schedule a class.
Classes available for hosting
Heart Wreath
Using pre-cut strips of muslin cloth, a wreath form, and some imitation jewels, we will make a wreath. We will spend time with scripture in a lectio divina format, looking at what God says about our hearts and then we will attempt to discern what is binding our hearts (making us hard hearted) and what is needed to release them to the fullest. Or we may discover that our hearts are broken and we need healing and to have our wounds bound.
(Psalm 147:3- He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds).
February or Lent would be an excellent time for this class.
Hope Canvas
We will make an 8 X 10 canvas with the background of words or newspaper headlines or magazine clippings to depict the many things that are going on in the world and then we will make birds on a wire with the word Hope. We will spend time in scripture with verses of God’s promises of Hope and how God takes care of the birds and us. We will discern God’s voice personally in the areas of our lives where we need hope. Each bird will be created with colors and patterns of our choice. The class fits in well with Spring or Easter and the promise of new growth and new life.
Prayer Collage
Prayer Collage allows us to tap the inner yearnings or depths of our hearts and bring them to God. As we prayerfully collage, we listen for what God is speaking into our lives. The first part of the class is spent hearing God through scripture and then we listen to God as we cut out our images and words and arrange them on a canvas to make our collage. After our collage is finished, we will spend time reflecting on what we’ve created with a few prompting questions.
Angels Wings
The class is centered around Psalms 91:11-For He will give His angels orders concerning you, to protect you in all your ways. We will spend time listening to God and His promises of protection looking at our lives and the areas we need protected and do or do not feel protected. Honest dialog with God via journaling is always encouraged as privacy is honored. We will then create an 8 x 10 canvas depicting angels wings using paint, scrapbook paper and glue.
Tears in a Bottle
This class is based on Psalms 56:8: The God of all comfort keeps watch over your weeping. He gathers up all of your tears and puts them in His bottle. We will also listen to other scriptures on God’s response to those who were crying out to Him or weeping in the bible and discern which account or accounts we can relate to regarding our tears. We will then create a bottle for our tears, decorating it as we desire with washi tape, yarn, beads and tassels. While creating, we will also be spending time with God, noticing our body’s responses and hearing His voice.
Also, Byrdhouse Ministries is hosting a Fall class and registration is through their website-click the button below:
Windows to your Soul
Fall-October 19th 9:00 AM-12:30 PM @Byrdhouse Ministries 415 Darby Road, Milton
Unlock the window to your soul and let your dreams soar!
Create a mixed media canvas utilizing a window sticker, magazines and a photo of yourself. What are your dreams? What are God’s dreams for you? What critical voice (s) keep your dreams from becoming a reality?
