Our program brings together biblical teaching, a spiritual gifts discovery and patient adaptive art instruction. Over four movements you'll grow in faith, find your method and develop an art form that only you could make.
Each movement lasts about six weeks. Go at the pace your body and energy allow. Repeating a movement is always welcome.
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:14
We start with identity, not technique. Through Bible study, conversation and a gentle spiritual gifts inventory, you'll name the gifts, talents and life experiences God has placed in you, including the ones shaped by your disability.
“He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work.” Exodus 35:35
With an adaptive art instructor (and an occupational therapist when needed), you'll try different tools and access methods until one feels like home. Then we build the fundamentals: line, color, value, composition and texture.
“For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.” Ephesians 2:10
This is where your own art form takes shape. With a one-on-one mentor you'll explore themes from Scripture and your life, and turn your particular way of moving into a recognizable style. Every session begins and ends in prayer.
“Let your light shine before others.” Matthew 5:16
Art becomes ministry. You'll prepare work for our seasonal exhibition, create pieces for churches, hospitals and care homes, and, if you'd like, learn to mentor the next artist who joins.
Rest breaks are built in, and you can step away whenever you need to.
Opening prayer and a short Scripture reading tied to the week's theme.
A guided question about how God is shaping your gifts.
A demo adapted for each access method in the room.
Studio time with one-on-one support from instructors and volunteers.
Show your work if you'd like, then close by praying for one another.
Live video classes in small groups of 8, from wherever you're most comfortable.
Weekly sessions in our fully accessible, step-free studio, with tools and volunteers on hand.
Personal sessions for anyone who needs a slower pace or more support, including home and hospital visits nearby.
Tell us how you live, move and communicate, and we'll plan around you. Classes are offered on a donation basis, and no one is turned away because of cost.