Learning to See

It's the 1/2 mark and I thought I'd review the 26 names we've already created cards for. You can watch this epsiode on YouTube to see the cards.Come join us as we study the next 26 names on Patreon. There are weekly videos to walk you through the art process and discuss the verses and insights of others who have studied the names before us. In the write-ups you'll find all sorts of helpful links and ideas to dive a little deeper into what the names mean in your personal life.Sign ups for the fall retreat will be available soon on the Learning to See Studio website.video of this reviewjoin the study for the next 26 namesstay tuned for retreat sign-upsWho Do You Say That I Am?Our first ever virtual retreat is taking shape and the lessons that have come in already are so so inspiring--I can't wait to share them with you!Nina DeLeo (El Elyon, God most High) plus a bonus lesson about prayer.Casey Turner at Express Your Artsy Soul (Jehovah Jireh, God the Provider)Leslie at Sacred Feather Soul Journaling (God, Father, Spirit & My Creator)Claire Rothe (Emmanuel, God with us)Aiko at Papercut Prayers (El Roi, the God who sees, El Roi)Jenna Burne at Jenna Burne Art Journaling (Jehovah Rapha, the God that heals) Laurie Richardson Haley at Mixed Media Artist (Jehovah Roah, the Lord my Shepherd) plus a bonus lesson about sheepSierra Hayes at Art and Affirmations (God, Prince of Peace, Shalom) Marjolaine Simard at Art That Heals Mentoring (El Shaddai, Lord God Almighty)Angela Coles (Jehovah-Shammah, The Lord, My Companion is There) Jen Alward at Learning to See Studio (El Chay, the Living God) plus a bonus book making lesson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I get to introduce you to Bre Reed, Art Therapy professor at Bethel University and owner of Creative Connections Counseling, a faith based counseling center. She leads workshops at churches teaching people how to pray with art, hosts a weekly online prayer group, and has written two devotionals. You can connect with her on Instagram @BreReedATRBC, Facebook Creative Connections Counseling LLC, and her website CreativeConnectionsCounseling.net.Listen in to learn how a praying with art can transform our hearts, minds, bodies and souls! Get all the bonus content for today's episode on Patreon and join us for art making time during Transformational Studio Time where you'll get a special sneak peek of Bre's newest devotional "Painting in His Presence."Learn more about Jen and the healing power of art at Learning to See StudioWould you like to introduce the healing power of art into your ministry or church? Then the How to CARE book by Scott McElroy and Jen Alward is for you. It gives you the science, research, and Biblical backing you'll need, along with 150 art activity ideas (includingPamela's "Letting Go" project).What about using art to help your family connect in new ways or to help you cope with grief? Consider these books by Jen:Finding Hope: How to cope with loss using Art Therapy Hope and Healing at Home: Build bridges with your kids and empower them for life with Art & Christian Therapy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I get to introduce you to Pamela Alderman, founder of Healing in Arts, an organization that brings hope and healing around the world through collaborative community art projects. Listen along to hear about her journey and the powerful creative projects she is facilitating (like the installations at ArtPrize this September).Get all the bonus content for today's episode on Patreon and join us for art making time during Transformational Studio Time.Learn more about Jen and the healing power of art at Learning to See StudioWould you like to introduce the healing power of art into your ministry or church? Then the book "How to CARE" is for you. It gives you the science, research, and Biblical backing you'll need, along with 150 art activity ideas (includingPamela's "Letting Go" project). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I get to introduce you to Shelley Henk of "Whole Soul Studio" who combines her knowledge of medicine, nutrition, faith ,and art together to help people creatively heal their whole being and rewrite their story. Today she shares a bit of her own story of how trauma and stress impacted her physical health and ultimately helped her create "Artful Storywork" as the foundtational process to her "Beautiful School of You" curriculum.Get all the bonus content and join us for Transformational Studio Time on PatreonConnect more with Shelley on Instagram and Facebook and sign up for her Beautiful School of You cohort starting next month.Learn more about Jen and the healing power of art at Learning to See StudioWould you like to introduce the healing power of art into your ministry or church? Then the book "How to CARE" is for you. It gives you the science, research, and Biblical backing you'll need, along with 150 art activity ideas.Would you like to use art to build connection in your family? Check out Jen's book "Hope and Healing at Home" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Marjolaine introduces us to glue books, one of the best ways she's found to engage her creativity for healing and breakthrough! We talk about the logistics of this process, that's really never meant to be finished but can help us face and overcome fears with small steps. We'll dive into it deeper and have more examples during our Transformative Studio Time this month. Hope you'll join us and try creating your own glue book to inspire you on your journey.Marjolaine works with the anti sex trafficking organization Fight4Freedom and has her own healing art business that helps people breakthrough roadblocks and achieve their dreams.To see the videos and access helpful links and other ideas for putting the healing power of art into practice in your life, head on over to Patreon and check out the "Glue Book s with Marjolaine Walker" post for June 2025. If you want to watch the interview, click here.We'd love to hear from you about your thoughts on this episode and how you can start to bridge the gap you feel and accept the invitation to combine your art and faith.If you want to be inspired to dive into scripture with art making, check out Encounters in Colour 2025. The free retreat ran June 2-8 and each of the 7 artists focuses on a different verse and style of art journaling to help you encounter God in a new way. I taught a lesson on Ezekiel 37's dry bones and Marjolaine taught a lesson on neurographic art. If you purchase the Encounters in Colour Library you'll gain access to all the lessons (14) from 2024 and 2025 for a full year! Hope you'll join us and invite a friend too!The How to CARE book is another great resource for how you can support people during difficult times with art. The website is being updated with new resources and I'm working on a workbook companion to the book as well :) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.