Do you have limited time to write songs, creative writing, or create visual art? Do you want to try, but you don’t know how to start? Come and learn how to connect with God by creating in an encouraging Christian community!
We are inviting Christian creatives across County Durham and beyond, from all church backgrounds and artistic experience levels, to enjoy God through community and creative expression.
This month’s Creative Space is in partnership with Christian Creative Network. Come work on your own projects during our Open Studio Time, or join one of our morning workshops to get the creative juices flowing.
Workshops (adult only) include:
Songwriting with Sam Slatcher (Citizen Songwriters)
Creative fiction writing with Cathy Mee
Watercolour with John Renshaw
DATE: Saturday, 23rd November
TIME: 10am-2:30pm GMT
COST: £5 entry donation + optional add-ons (pay at the door)
LOCATION:
Emmanuel Church
The Durham Centre
Belmont Industrial Estate
Durham
DH1 1TN
SCHEDULE:
10:00 Doors open to allow time to connect with fellow creative Christians
10:15 Introductions
10:30 Workshops or Open Studio
12:30 Bring your own lunch, or something to share
13:00 Open Studio
14:30 End
Coffee, tea, and some snacks will be provided.
REGISTRATION COSTS (cash or bank transfer upon arrival):
General Entry: £5 entry donation
Workshop: £5 (or £10 with entry donation)
Open Studio Art Pack: £10 (or £15 with entry donation)
Workshop & Open Studio Art Pack: £15 (or £20 with entry donation)
Visual Artists: You will be able to purchase art supplies if you want to. For £10, you will receive one canvas (your choice of 5x7, 10x12, or 16x20in). We have acrylic paints, brushes, watercolor paper, colored pencils, oil pastels, chalk pastels, crayons, and a limited supply of watercolor paint for use, plus 10 easels that are adjustable for the floor or tabletop.
Songwriters: There are minimal keyboards available for you to use. You will have access to various rooms throughout the church to create on your own or with others.
This event is focused on gathering adults for fellowship (ages 18+). Ages 8 - 17 are free to register alongside a creative adult. Guests are welcome to come and go as they please.