A Reflect and Create Craft Day

Led by Sharon Blakman & Rev Mandy Hewson with musical accompaniment by Rob Blackman. This day retreat will look at the way that colours and textures can help us to listen to the still, small voice of God in a relaxed and peaceful, creative atmosphere.

Sharon will take you through the process of making a picture from recycled fabrics and textures (sewing or glueing) and exploring the inspiration of colour and the creative process.

Mandy will lead us in quiet reflection giving us space in the day to consider how colour impacts on our well being and how we might use it to enhance our prayer life.

And, as well as playing instrumental guitar throughout the day, Rob will be reflecting on the use of ‘colour’ in music - how this can change the atmosphere or raise awareness through sound and word.

Mandy is an Associate Priest at Church of Our Saviour Chelmsford. She has grown to understand the importance of creative prayer in her own life, and loves to share the joy of this with others.

Sharon is a textile artist and has been making textile pictures from recycled fabrics for about 25 years. She has a quirky, folk art style and particularly loves to make pictures inspired by gardens, cottages, the seaside and the beautiful, simple everyday pleasures of life. She sells her original pictures and cards all over the world and has a large online following. She loves to inspire others to make textile pictures and to receive the same joy and peace that this technique has given to her.

Rob Blackman is a guitarist who has played in contemporary worship for the past 35 years and has worked professionally as a guitarist, tutor, composer/arranger in many genres and various ministry settings.

The day can be combined with an overnight stay or two at the House. If you would like this please contact the Retreat House direct 01245 237251.