Faith-inspired programs at Kanuga offer new skills for artists

July 11, 2008 [Kanuga Conferences] For centuries, Christian faith has inspired artists and artisans. Upcoming conferences at Kanuga Conferences in Hendersonville, North Carolina, help beginners and experienced artists create meaningful expressions as varied as needlework, pottery, choral singing and icon writing. Kanuga participants can learn new skills from a gifted staff, grow spiritually and meet people who share their interests at these arts-related programs.

Liturgical Arts XI, Holy Works for Holy Places, August 24-29 -- For choir singers and directors, church needle workers, weavers, quilters and potters, this is an opportunity to create a beautiful work of art for your church or your own enjoyment. With a staff of experts, this gathering renews the spirit, enriches the mind and inspires hands and voices.

Icon Writing with Teresa Harrison, September 20-26, Sacred Images, and November 15-21, A Glimpse of the Kingdom -- Use acrylic paint, gold leaf and prayerful meditation to write (paint) an ancient religious image. Instructor Teresa Harrison of Jacksonville, Florida, has studied with master iconographers and teaches at churches and retreat centers.

Knitting and Quilting Retreat, January 15-18, 2009 -- Instructors include internationally known quilt artist Jean Ann Wright of Kennesaw, Georgia, and Varian Brandon, award-winning knitting designer from Atlanta.

Iconography with Suzanne Schleck, The Gospel in Line and Color, February 9-15, 2009 -- Instructor Suzanne Schleck of Whiting, New Jersey, has studied iconography for more than 18 years. Participants will create an icon using traditional egg tempera, gold leaf, paint and prayer.

Other conferences include Solo Flight, co-sponsored with a national Episcopal singles ministry, August 29-September 1; the Lansing Lee Conference with Marcus Borg and John Dominic Crossan, November 15-17; an Advent Retreat with J. Philip Newell and Barbara Brown Taylor, December 7-11; Winterlight 33 for grades 9-12, December 27-January 1; and the annual Vestry Retreat, January 9-11, 2009.

Guest period programs are held in several seasons: Summer Guest Period, July 4-August 29; See the Leaves, October 12-19; Thanksgiving at Kanuga, November 25-30; and Christmas at Kanuga, December 20-26. 

Affiliated with the Episcopal Church since 1928, Kanuga is a 1,400-acre camp and conference center in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Hendersonville, North Carolina. For rates and registration, visit www.kanuga.org.

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