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God Is My Refuge - A Devotional and Study Guide.

Come along side Julie Drew as she shares her personal spiritual adventure, learning to put her hand in God's hand in all circumstances. -Martin Hewitt, Pastor Emeritus, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Spokane, WA
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February 26, 2023

Artist Residency at the Yorath House

At the end of my residency, I had a spontaneous show on April 1, 2023.…
January 17, 2023

Building Texture in a Painting

  I am excited to have finished mixed media painting, Regeneration 3, I started working on…
September 09, 2021

Hidden Depth - A Painting Journey

What to paint, listening and responding… Whether I am walking, hiking, on a bike, or…
May 20, 2021

Virtual Art Show: Northern Lights

On Friday, June 4th at 6:00 pm MST, I will be hosting a live show…
February 24, 2021

Aurora Borealis

“Mom! Mom! Wake up! You said you would go with me. I got an Aurora…
December 12, 2020

Ornaments, and Traditions

  Last Sunday, we drove out past Drayton Valley, to the Alberta provincial Crown forest…
March 25, 2020

Turning Demos into Paintings

One of the things I do when I teach is to demonstrate painting techniques. Sometimes…
April 29, 2024

Collaboration

As I sit here to write on this last day of April, the snow is…
January 18, 2024

Skating and Art -what do they have in common?

Art is a lot about taking chances and trying something new, whether it is showing…
December 21, 2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

May you have a beautiful holiday filled with love and laughter, friends and family! Our…
November 06, 2023

Finding My Balance

Finding balance between work and play, family, health, exercise, and rest. Although I make plans,…
September 14, 2023

Grassi Lakes Hike and Waterfall

My daughter, Reena, was home from university for a few days and we took off…
December 21, 2022

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

May the road you travel be filled with Sunshine! Our funny Christmas tree story... We…
October 06, 2022

From Coast to Coast

From Coast to Coast and Places Inbetween I am feeling thankful. My husband and I…
October 30, 2023

Christmas Art Gallery - the Paint Spot and NOA

November 11- December 31 Artwork of the instructors at the PaintSpot I have 5 paintings…
August 01, 2022

Let the Rivers Flow, Art Show

I am excited! I took 19 paintings today to have them set up in an…
October 29, 2019

Waiting - art show

Waiting Sept 27, 2019 -Jan 2, 2020 Art on the Inside gallery, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital…
November 01, 2018

Birds and Flowers art Show

Birds and Flowers Art Show Artist: Julie Drew October 25, 2018 - Jan 2, 2019…
July 03, 2018

23rd Annual Whyte Ave Art Walk

Thank you for coming out to see me!! There weree 450 artists showcasing their artwork…
December 21, 2017

Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival -Gallery and Artisan Market

  DEEP FREEZE: A BYZANTINE WINTER FESTIVAL Jan 13-14, 2018 Nina Haggerty Building Gallery hours: Saturday…
March 29, 2017

Textured Landscapes: Paintings on Handmade Paper

Textured Landscapes will be on the walls at the Carrot Coffee House on 118 Ave…
April 30, 2024

Water in the Landscape- 4 Day Retreat

Water in the Landscape Painting the Nature of Water: waterfalls, tumbling water, waves crashing into…
March 04, 2024

Fun Art Classes 2024

Registration for all the classes below are on the movelearnplay.Edmonton.ca website then click>registered programs>arts programs>adult…
February 29, 2024

Papermaking Workshop -May 25

Saturday, May 25, 2024     10:00 AM - 4:00 PM $80 + $20 supplies fee…
November 08, 2023

Art retreat in Italy?

  Can you imagine going to Italy to take a weeklong Art Retreat, painting, sketching…
March 04, 2022

Getting Creative

Being around creative people sparks creativity.Creativity relieves us of our burdensome self consciousness. Creativity connects…
November 08, 2021

Exploring Acrylic with textures and transfers

Part of the fun of teaching is watching the creativity start to flow. We have…
October 01, 2021

Taking in the Glorious Fall Colours

When the fall colors start, I can’t wait to grab my supplies and a camera…
October 18, 2017

A Leaf in the Wind

The first excericise in our Art, Vocabulary for the Soul retreat this last weekend, we responded…
June 27, 2016

A Twist on Psalm 13

When I read the old testament – particularly the prophets I see this God with…
February 20, 2016

Try a Response Painting -Tapestry by Corrie ten Boom

One of the painting exercises we did at the Art and Faith Retreat on Feb…
May 27, 2015

Water

Water Waterflowing, living,the essence of life;we cannot live without it.We are drawn to it:the roaring…
April 01, 2010

I am Loved

I am Loved I am loved   even in my sin...I am loved.Pour Your Spirit on…
March 31, 2010

Isn't It?

Isn't It? Water,    we take it for granted,    we turn on the tap,    we let…
July 01, 2009

Empty Nest

Empty Nest, Winter of my Soul Changes.  New things come, old things pass.  It is hard to…

Mark your calendar for the next Art: Vocabulary For the Soul Retreat

June 21-23, 2024.  


 

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Art: Vocabulary For the Soul Retreats:

creating art

Connecting with God Through the Arts  

Do you have a creative inclination?  Are you looking for new ways to connect and listen to God?

Tap into your hidden depths as you still your heart amidst the beauty of God’s creation, quiet your spirit to listen to scripture, and respond with art: painting, drawing, writing, poetry and/or music. Whether you regularly practice art or not, this creative, restful retreat will nourish your soul.

This spiritual art retreat is for you if you want to

  • Tap into your hidden depths
  • Try something new
  • Renew your spirit
  • Listen to what God has for you
  • Enjoy time in the foothills of the rockies
  • Work on the art medium of your choice: i.e. drawing, painting, writing, poetry, song writing, etc.
  • Meet new like minded people

All levels of art experience are welcome

We create the space for you to listen and respond to God the Creator with the art medium of your choice.

Spiritual Direction is offered during the retreat.

Retreat Presenters:

Artist Julie Drew, and Sam Drew, Spiritual Director

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View from King's FoldCreating Art
 

When, Where, and Cost

When:  
June 21 - June 23
5 p.m. Friday to 3 p.m. Sunday

Where:
King’s Fold Retreat Centre, near Cochrane, Alberta

Cost:
$485 +GST for a shared room. .
$575 +GST for a single room.
Early Bird special $50 off until March 17, 2024.

Bursaries and Payment Plans Available through Sam and Julie This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Offline payment options:
Send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for offline payments by etransfer, in person payments (in Edmonton), payment plans and bursary requests.

pdfGeneral Schedule for the retreat

Art: Vocabulary for the Soul Brochure

Art: Vocabulary for the Soul Poster

pdfWhat to bring to the 2024 art retreat

Cost covers accomodation in a beautiful location, 2 meals and a snackbar on Saturday, 1 meal with a snackbar on Sunday, and the program. Bring own dinner for Friday night's meal.

Limit of 12 people in our group.

Refund Policy: Refunds of all payments except the $50 non-refundable deposit available until May 25, 2024. No refunds after May 25, 2024.  


Our retreat from June 2020 (click link to see images and reflection on the June retreat) went well with the social distancing protocols that King’s Fold had in place. It was lovely to have that space to get out of the city and take that creative time with God together. We look forward to sharing that again with a new group in June 2024 to enjoy the spring colors in the Ghost River valley.


Comments from Past Participants:nov 2018ArtVocabRetreat

“Julie and Sam,

Thank you so much for hosting a lovely, restful weekend at King’s Fold. I feel like I did a lot of creating... poetry and journaling and art. Through that, God and I also did a lot of soul work. I really appreciate how you two tie both together so the act of creating becomes an act of worship and an act of healing....For ourselves and others.” - M. Bell, Participant“

Julie is a gentle teacher and can help anyone with experience in the arts, or someone who is just beginning to let art into their lives. Julie also writes poetry and songs and uses those as part of the weekend retreat to enhance the creative process. She teaches respectfully, knowing that we all are creative in some form or another, and that it is to God that our creativity is lifted first.”- H. Seargeant, Participant

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