Presented by Grace Garrett

You’ve heard it said, “You are made in the image of a creative God, and thus you are creative.” But what does this really mean? Who is this creative God and what does His creativity look like? What does this mean for us and our art?  In this workshop, we’ll discuss what it means to be an image bearer and the unique ways our creativity very specifically reflects the God who made us.

Presented by Bob Plouffe

Welcome to a watercolor session where perfection takes a back seat and creativity gets to breathe. In this beginner-friendly course, we’ll learn how to actually work with water instead of fighting it like a tiny, unpredictable toddler. Together, we’ll explore the magic (and occasional chaos) of watercolor—how pigments move, how to control them (sometimes), and how to turn “mistakes” into moments you totally meant to do.

We’ll cover the essentials—brushes, paper, washes, layering, and blending—without getting overly specific about any of it. We’ll practice techniques, experiment freely, and create a painting (or paintings for you overachievers) that range from “Hey, not bad!” to “Wait… I made that?!”

Whether you’ve never picked up a brush or you’re just looking to try something new, you’re welcome here. Just bring your curiosity, a willingness to experiment, and a sense of humor. By the end, you’ll not only understand watercolor—you might even start to trust it. (No promises.)

• Supplies Provided. Sign ups required.

Presented by Dana Ryan

We are the narrators of our lives, and we all have stories to tell, but how do we tell them in a way that is both honoring and honest? In this session, we will explore the art of writing memoir/creative nonfiction. Along the way, we will discuss imposter syndrome, the limits of memory, curating vs creating, and the goodness your story can bring to the world.

Presented by Ka’eo Yoshikawa

You don’t have to be a poet to write a poem, you just have to pay attention. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll take a slow walk around Hume Lake, practice the art of noticing the ordinary and the sacred, and then put words to what we find. We’ll close by sharing some of what we wrote. No experience necessary. Just open eyes and a willingness to see. May we get a glimpse of what it means to walk the pace of grace.

Presented by Katy Reed

In this collaborative workshop, we’ll explore how the Lord creatively weaves together both our blessings and our hardships to accomplish His purposes and how we can have gratitude in every season. Drawing from the life of Job and sharing from our own lives, we’ll discuss how God creatively uses every part of our story to refine, strengthen, and transform us. This will be a workshop to share, listen, and treasure-hunt together the goodness of our Sovereign Artist’s hand in our lives.

Presented by Katy Reed & Annalaura Wilkins

This workshop will introduce the traditional process of letterpress printing, from design and setup to the creation of finished paper goods. We will explore the history of written correspondence and discuss its relevance in a world where communication is often immediate, digital, and easily forgotten.

Through conversation and demonstration, we will consider how intentional words and thoughtfully crafted paper goods can become meaningful expressions of care, encouragement, and connection. There is an enduring value in creating something beautiful and sending it into the world with purpose, and we will put this into practice together.

Presented by Leah Petersen

Roll up your sleeves and experience the satisfying process of linocut printmaking! In this fun, hands-on workshop,  I’ll guide you through how to design, carve, and hand-print a one-color print using simple relief printing techniques. No prior printmaking experience—or even artistic ability—is required. Come with a design in mind, make one up on the spot, or I’ll have templates for you in case you need ideas! Whether you consider yourself creative or simply enjoy trying something new, you’ll be set up to carve your block and pull your own unique prints. Come ready to experiment, get a little inky, and discover the joy of printmaking!

• Supplies provided. Signups required. 

Presented by Cara Ray

We live in an age that rewards the fast, the frequent, and the formulaic. But what if the writing life was always meant to be something more like worship than productivity? In this session, Cara Ray introduces the ancient concept of holy leisure (otium sanctum) and invites writers to consider how deep, attentive enjoyment of God can transform not just our devotional lives but also our creative ones. Drawing on the transcendentals of truth, goodness, and beauty, we’ll explore what it means to write as image-bearers of a God who brought order from chaos. And no matter our subject matter, our words can be an offering of holy leisure to the Lord.

Presented by Jeff Sanford

The beloved theologian, pastor, and birder, John Stott, coined the term OrniTHEOLOGY. The act of worshiping God through the study and enjoyment of the avian world around us. In this session, we will be Ornitheologians and talk about what we can learn, both about God and our relationship to Him, through enjoying and observing birds. We will go on a fun walk, talk about these great things, and see what birds the Lord allows us to see.

Presented by Jeb Sanford

In this session we will all carve a bird! It will be fun and I will talk through the step by step process of carving any type of duck or song bird you want. It will be great for beginners or expert carvers alike. All supplies will be provided.

• Sign ups required.

Presented by Donna Thoennes

Our God-given emotions might perplex us! We might be inclined to overemphasize our emotions or we might fear and suppress them. How should we think about them, and how does the bible help us do that? The goal of this session is to marvel at God’s goodness in connecting our head and heart so we might live and create for his glory.

Presented by Pete Peterson

Join us for an in-the-round reading of A. S. Peterson’s adaptation of Frankenstein. No experience necessary. No participation necessary. We’ll pass out scripts and head off into an adventurous 90-minutes of monsters, murder, and surprising emotional and theological depth.

Presented by Kasey Jackson, Jorden Collins, & Christy Manning

Presented by Martha Irvine

Do you ever feel stuck trying to get your singing to reflect the story you’re trying to tell? What if the sound you’re searching for is found less in perfection and performance—and more in surrender and authenticity?
Every voice is uniquely designed, and every song is an opportunity to communicate truth with freedom and authenticity. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore five key principles for healthy, expressive singing: Struggle, Awareness, Action, Surrender, and Artistry. You’ll gain practical tools to improve vocal function while learning to better understand and steward the instrument God has entrusted to you.
Then we’ll put those principles into practice. Bring a song you’re currently learning or preparing, and we’ll work through it together in a supportive masterclass setting. Through live coaching, constructive feedback, and learning alongside others, you’ll discover how healthy technique, authentic storytelling, emotional connection, and vocal freedom can transform not only the way you sing, but the message you communicate.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced vocalist, you’ll leave with practical exercises, fresh insight, and renewed confidence to grow both as a singer and as a worshiper.

Presented by Jeff Lilley

A camera is capable of capturing images that somehow touch a deeper part of our humanity; images that are faintly flavored with distant emotions and fleeting memories.
We point our cameras at moments, at objects and ideas…feeling that there is something there; some deeper meaning.
A landscape makes us feel lonely.  A towering thunderhead makes us feel small.  A quarreling ocean resonates within us.
Or a shadow slips across an unmade bed and resurrects memories of days long forgotten.
In this workshop we will explore the value of using words to unlock the truth found in great photos.
Bring your camera, your phone, a notebook, and a pen with enough ink to draw out a hardened soul.

Presented by Nathan Engelhardt

Join Disney Animation Supervisor, Nathan Engelhardt, for a hands-on animation workshop. In this session, we will explore how to bring life, character, and personality to a simple drawing of a circle by creating a flip book together. All necessary materials, including flip books and pens, will be provided. No prior drawing or animation experience is required to participate.

Presented by Norm Daniels and Jeremy Spears

What kind of canvas do you work on?  Is it meant for paint, storyboarding, music, writing, photography, woodcarving?  And what do you and your canvas talk about with each other when you’re spending time together?  In this fun filled, inspirational workshop we’ll share tips and tricks and stories on how to get your creative juices flowing and not just start new projects, but how to finish them! Bring your sketchbook/notepad and get ready to start that masterpiece!

Presented by Jeremy Knight

For Jeremy Knight, crafting a custom instrument is far more than a masterclass in woodworking—it is a profound form of ministry. As the hands behind Knight Guitars, Jeremy approaches the luthier’s bench with a deep sense of calling, viewing each build as an act of devotion and worship to the Master Creator. Every selection of raw timber, every precise carve of the neck, and every handmade component is infused with prayer and intention. He doesn’t just build guitars to hold a tune; he builds them to serve as vessels for worship, storytelling, and artistic expression.
In this session, Jeremy will share and demonstrate how he collaborates closely with musicians to bring their sonic visions to life.  He will describe the entire process of guitar building as a joint vision unfolds to ensure that every Knight guitar carries a purpose long after it leaves the workshop.
We’ll explore how every guitar begins as raw, unformed wood, meticulously shaped by hand to uncover its unique, God-given voice and beauty. This intentional process mirrors a deeper spiritual truth: that we, too, are carefully formed by the Creator to carry a specific song into the world. Jeremy’s guitars are not just tools for performance, but sacred vessels designed to inspire worship, connect hearts, and give tangible form to the beauty of creation.

Presented by Jennifer Trafton

Lilias Trotter was a gifted Victorian painter and missionary to North Africa, and her journals, parables, and luminous watercolors reveal a soul who saw the world with extraordinary clarity, compassion, and joy. Drawing from her new book If Only We Could See, Jennifer Trafton will explore how cultivating an artist’s eye transforms not just what we create, but how we encounter God, love our neighbors, and participate in the redemption of all things.

Sign up for a 15-minute mentor session with Sheryl Knight or Norm Daniels for a friendly, supportive art critique.
This is a chance to talk about your work, ask questions, and get thoughtful feedback in a relaxed, non-intimidating setting. No matter where you are in your process, you’ll walk away with new ideas, renewed confidence, and the encouragement to jump back into your piece and keep creating.
Bring your art. Bring your questions. Leave inspired to keep going! Signups required.

Have a song you’d like to record? Sign up for a 45-minute time-slot to record your song with a professional sound engineer to share with family and friends! Please come with a completed song so that the time can be maximised. Signups required.

Presented by Sheryl Knight

Join us for a special opportunity to watch Sheryl Knight bring the beauty of Hume to life during a plein air painting demonstration. See her process unfold as she responds to the landscape, light, color, and ever-changing conditions of painting outdoors.
Come curious, bring your own painting supplies (or just watch!), and enjoy the experience of an accomplished artist work from start to finish. Whether you’re a seasoned painter or simply love seeing how art comes together, you’re sure to leave inspired and with a fresh perspective on your own creative process.