What began during COVID has blossomed into something very special! When I wasn’t able to teach my classes in person, I moved onto Zoom to lead monthly Created for More retreats that combined painting and prayer. (Mind you, I had no idea how to do anything live online before then, so I only invited my dear friends and family to do this with me!) It was such a blessing to all of us – keeping us connected, growing, learning and supporting each other.
Over the past couple of years, I’ve taken the original idea of our painting and prayer Zoom gatherings and transformed it into in-person afternoon retreats for small faith groups. I also began incorporating a new element: painting the covers of journals rather than canvases. (I loved the idea that our artwork could become something more than a beautiful decoration—that it could serve a meaningful purpose in our everyday lives!)
Registration is now open for “You are With Me” – An Afternoon Retreat for Caregivers! It is being offered free of charge to Family Caregivers and is underwritten by Art Together and its donors and benefactors. Click here to learn more or to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/you-are-with-me-an-afternoon-retreat-for-family-caregivers-tickets-2003932615397?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you’d like to see more beauty, peace and joy in your life, I invite you to attend – or host -an Art Together retreat!
On June 1st we had the great joy of showcasing the beautiful artists we get to work with at Meadow Glen Assisted Living. Residents and visitors enjoyed our slideshow and exhibit featuring a sampling of the hundreds of paintings Meadow Glen’s residents have created in the nearly four years they’ve had me coming there. As a special added treat, attendees were given an opportunity to experience for themselves just how easy and enjoyable it is to follow our guided painting process! Two beautiful collaborative beach paintings were created that night by eight brave residents, families, staff and visitors! 
