Visual Arts

Sermon Illustrations

This workshop will celebrate worship through a visual experience. Artist, Elmer Yazzie, will share numerous examples of his own illustrations from past experiences. He will define the process he goes through before he begins his illustrations. Attendees will discuss a part of Scripture and produce a sketch of the passage’s meaning.

In Joshua 4 the story of the 12 stones serve as a visual reminder to the People of Israel of how Jehovah Yahweh brought the Israelites out of Egypt, through the wilderness, to the Promised Land.

In Ephesians 2:10 and Psalm 139 and Genesis 2 we are taught that human life is God’s masterpiece. Christians are pieces of art that need to contribute uniqueness to the world.

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Taught by: Elmer "Charlie Rooster" Yazzie

Mixed Media “Thank You” Painting

In this class we will use mixed media, found objects and printed text to create a unique painting of worship. We will use things we find beautiful to say thank you to the Creator with our work.

NOTE: Please bring small items you would like to glue onto your artwork.

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Taught by:  Joey Kikke

Drawing Like Rembrandt

Enjoy a relaxing workshop building your drawing skills with artist Rosie Martindale while she guides you in drawing from life, using one of Rembrandt’s favorite subjects: shells! 

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Taught by:  Rosie Martindale

Pour Your Heart Out

Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast Spirit in me.
Each student will pour their hearts out to God with writing what this scripture means to them. They will write their thoughts and prayers on the canvas first. Then each student will do the acrylic pour on top of the words they write to God. Your words become the foundation of your acrylic pour painting! Amen!

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Taught by: Linda Harris-Iorio

Psalm Portrait

In our world today beauty is defined so different from what the Holy Scriptures teach us. So many people attempt in various ways to increase “beauty”. The Psalm Portrait experience is about speaking words of praise to Creator God for his handiwork during the process of building a self portrait from a mirror or a photograph.

When the portrait is completed the Psalm of Praise is written to compliment the portrait.

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Taught by: Elmer "Charlie Rooster" Yazzie

Making Wire Wrapped Jewelry

We will use Lake Michigan beach glass and cool stones to wire wrap unique and beautiful pendants and earrings. All supplies will be provided. No experience necessary.

NOTE:  We will be working with wire, wire cutters,  and jewelry pliers.

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Taught by:  Joey Kikke

Street Art for Adults

Learn to spray paint with Milton, then practice your new skills on a real mural.

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Taught by:  Milton Coronado

Yucca Brush Painting

Make your own yucca brush and experience how your handmade brushes work with Elmer Yazzie, yucca brush artist.

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Taught by: Elmer Yazzie

Art is Mission

Lecture type workshop. Rosemarie Adcock is founder and president of Arts for Relief and Missions, which is devoted to communicating the Gospel from the cultural sphere of the arts. She is a professional fine artist, published author, and international conference speaker, with a heart to equip people to transform our culture for God.

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Taught by:  Rosemarie Adcock

Evangelical Photography

For many, photography is a way to tell a story that is unable to be explained with words.  But how can you use photography as an evangelical tool? In this “hands on” workshop, you will learn to create life transforming pictures with everything from professional cameras to your smartphone that you carry around every day!  

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Taught by: Jay Peters

Group Discussion

Description coming soon!

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Taught by: Joey Kikke & Rosie Martindale