Posts by twhmanager
Art Vocabulary for the Soul – Collaboration
The June Art Vocabulary for the Soul was amazing. I love teaching this retreat and seeing the creativity of the participants flow. The art mediums this time were watercolor, acrylic and oil, pastels and poetry. We had people trying watercolor, oil and pastels for the first time. I took some pictures of the retreat and…
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Capturing the Essence of the Italian Countryside En Plein Air Painting and Sketching with Julie Drew 26th September – 3rd October 2025 All Skill Levels and Mediums are Welcome Course Details As you look around you, what captures your attention? What speaks to you? How does the light play on the scene? What subtle…
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Season of Rest
This last week I was talking to my spiritual director about the conflict within me about rest. I feel guilty and useless when I rest even when I know I need to be doing it to let my injured muscles heal so they can again be strengthened. Knowing it and living it are two different…
Read MoreWhat Are You Waiting For?
Waiting. What are you waiting for? What are you waiting for? What are you waiting for? What are you waiting for? What are you waiting for? Do you feel the difference with the different emphasis? Which phrase connected with you the most? Waiting has been on my mind for over a month… I put a…
Read MoreThe Fascination of Flight
I love to watch birds soaring and flying. The flocks that fly seemingly on cue from tree to tree, lifting off as one and looping together in choreographed turns and swirls make me laugh and smile. The grace of the egret as it unfurls its wings to take off is beautiful. Pelicans flapping in rhythm…
Read MoreClass Registration
Register here for: Art, Vocabulary for the Soul Retreat, July 4-6, 2025 at King’s Fold Retreat Centre, Cochrane, AB. To register for one of the “Fun Art Classes” : Registration for the “Fun Art Classes” on the movelearnplay.Edmonton.ca website then click>registered programs>arts programs>adult programs> ***painting classes are now under Painting Classes and drawing classes are separate under…
Read MoreHappy Easter
We were in Victoria over Easter visiting with our grandchildren and their parents. On Easter morning, we rose early. As the dawn began to lighten the sky, my own anticipation grew within me. My heart welling up in joy. Christ is risen, Indeed! I love the song I first heard Sandi Patti sing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb1ayV5sTtM Was…
Read MoreTuesday Bi-monthly Watercolor Classes
This class is for all levels of watercolor. There will be some group teaching at the beginning and then each student works on the subject matter they wish to. I will teach the techniques to each one as needed to acheive their goal. We spend a lot of time practicing the same techniques but using…
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