Imaging the Story
Experience
Imaging the Story gives permission — over 10 sessions — to take time for yourself! Retreat from the workplace or usual patterns of everyday life and intentionally inhabit a creative environment where the rhythm of art making, spiritual thinking, and discovery are core to each session. You will be part of a friendly, diverse, and stimulating community of people who desire to nudge their understanding of creativity in new directions, to go deeper in exploring the connection between art and spiritual practices, taking risks, and being playful! You will have the opportunity to reflect, alone and with others, and enjoy tea, coffee and cakes.
Dates & Times - April to June, Mondays 7pm - 9pm
Session 1-Apr 22nd
Session 2-Apr 29th
Session 3-May 13th
Session 4-May 20th
Session 5-Jun 3rd
Session 6-Jun 10th
Session 7-Jun 17th
Sessions 8/9-Jun 24th
Session 10-Ju1 1st
Course Description
Ten sessions span the overarching narrative of the story of God through the lens of the arts:
Visual Art, Poetry, Creative writing, 3D work, Design, Music, Movement, and other art forms represented in the group
Broad “C” themes: Creation, Crisis, Calling, Conception, Coming, Cross & Comeback, Community, Church, Charisma, and Consummation.
Through all, we’ll explore creativity: what it is and who invented it, how to move through arid times, what to do with our mistakes, finding and sustaining inspiration, and the joys and challenges of creating with others.
We travel with the Course Book through the story’s high and low points, and we journey with key characters, exploring events and actions which move the plot along.
Who is it for?
The course is inclusive and open to people over the age of 16, with faith or none, with art experience or none.
The course features paintings, poems, and art works from the tradition of art history, highlighting genres or themes such as Annunciation, Nativity, and Crucifixion.
You will use a range of art materials and techniques, receive instruction and teaching along the way, and have an opportunity to participate in a collaborative piece of art for a public place.
What is provided?
All art materials (you will be invited to make a small contribution to art material costs).
Cost
Course Book £18. Please purchase your copy of Imaging the Story by clicking here: Amazon.co.uk or Church House Publishing.
Location and Accessibility
Create@#8, 8 Town Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5BG.
The venue is largely accessible, though please get in touch with Gill for specific requirements.
Email Gill using this address: revgill.sheptonmallet@gmail.com Phone: 07969 158 488
