Throughout history, women have expressed their imaginative and spiritual insights in creating and decorating practical objects required for daily life. Focusing on various sorts of embroidery, applique and quilting, we will learn about designs and techniques from different cultures. Participants will create cloth and needlework art. Portable sewing machines also welcome. Seeing her image in larger historical perspective, this session will inquire whether there is a uniqueness in the understanding of Mary in the American context and explore how she might be a model for women and men as we begin the 21st century.
Good writing is about paying attention.
Participants will look at writing samples that recognize the holiness of small moments in encounters between women, and develop short scenes or dialogues.