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PRAYERCRAFT

.  .  .  using art as a gateway to healing, wholeness and meditation.

The five components of Prayercraft are

         Inspiration – Getting the idea

We are all created in the image and likeness of God who is the

Great Creator of all that is – seen and unseen.

When we tap into the Divine creative energy,

we can become vessels for the work that is waiting to be

brought to life.

         Implementation – Getting to work

We can make the art alone or in a group.

Being alone allows us to connect to rhythm and

flow of the process. We can pray as we become

absorbed in the work. Making art with others

allows us to appreciate different ways of

approaching and executing the work.

Because we have time to listen and respond,

our conversations can become times of

sharing wisdom and mutual support.

         Finishing – Releasing the art

As we come to the end of the process we

give the piece of art wings to fly out

into the world. How it is interpreted by

others is not in our control.

They may see something in the art that

helps them in unexpected ways.

         Tithing our craft – Giving back

This step involves a decision to donate

a portion of the work of our hands to a

worthy cause or to someone who needs

help or encouragement.

               Teaching - Passing down our expertise. 
Helping others to learn the skills
we have mastered keeps the art alive.