Color & Light in the New Year: Open Studio January 16

Art & Spirituality — Stained Glass & Illuminated Manuscripts…9 am – 4 pm, Saturday, January 16, 2016

Alma Thomas, an African-American painter known for her use of color said, “Color is life.”  Bring a fresh look and light into your spiritual life through the color, symbolism, and richness of stained glass and illuminated manuscripts. Our art room becomes a modern day “scriptorium” as we investigate the history, significance, and beauty of light and color in both art forms.  Once you look at some examples of each and meditate on the stained glass windows in the Chapel, you will spend the day creating your own inspired work on paper.  Consider your favorite scriptures, poems, quotes or symbols that help you center yourself or pray. Then come have fun and fellowship with others on their faith journey using your sense of color and wonderment to create your personal work of color and light.

Note: You can participate in the activity described above or you can also bring your own project to work on and supplies.

Brenda Giannini, facilitator, hopes to open us to the sacred dimensions of our lives through the gifts of the visual arts. This series endeavors to help you walk closer to God in the present moment by listening to your inner voice and tapping into your creative spirit. In this program, we will look at various art forms throughout the year and create our own works of art in the prayerful quiet of Richmond Hill. 

Suggested donation $30. Sign-up: Deborah Cannady at 804-783-7903 or retreats@richmondhillva.org