Workshop ID: G14S811 Dates: July 28, 2014 – August 3, 2014 Price: $395.00     The two worlds of church and art find themselves mutually wary, sometimes even hostile, often with little understanding or appreciation of one another.  Verbal theology has been given ultimate significance in the Western church. Visual theology is met with …
View course details “The Substance Of Things Seen: Art, Faith, And The Christian Life”

  Dates: Oct 20, 2014 – Oct 25, 2014 Instructor(s): Chuck Hoffman, Peg Carlson-Hoffman Price: $385.00 Workshop ID: G14S1041C   What connects our spirituality, creativity and living out our vocation? How might an intentional engagement with our creativity and our spirituality increase our to lead and live as people of faith? In this workshop you …
View course details “Heaven of the Heart: Creating a Space for Sacred Imagination”

  Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6, 2014 Led by Brother Robert Sevensky A gentle summer weekend for Associates of Holy Cross. Associate Probationers and those interested in exploring the Associates program. We will reflect on the beauty of summer and its call to leisure, slower living and quiet, fruitful growth through prayer, poetry, …
View course details “Associates Retreat: “Summer time and the living is easy….””

  Friday, May 23 – Sunday, May 25, 2014 Led by Beverly Donofrio Discover the consciousness-expanding potential of memoir in a weekend-long writing workshop designed to take you deeper into your hearts, your souls and your pasts –to discover and depict the transformative movement of spirit in your lives. Instructor Beverly Donofrio creates a supportive …
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  Tuesday – Friday, May 13 – 16, 2014 Led by Mr. Paul Kimmerling   Is it possible to see the world anew, with wonder and curiosity? To re-present our surroundings as we find them, without judgment…indeed, with love? Join us as we take an “inside-out” approach to seeing the world and taking photographs. In …
View course details “Loving the World: Photography as Spiritual Practice”

  Oct 24 – Oct 26, 2014 Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 1:00 PM $350.00   Come learn and share. Experience the Centre in Autumn beauty. In our 12th year, we look forward to taking this program to a new, deeper level of engagement and practice. Creativity exercises, reflection, sharing and analysis: this program aims …
View course details “Be Still: Contemplative Photography 2014”

  Aug 18 – Aug 22, 2014 Mon 7:00 PM – Fri 1:00 PM $650.00     This retreat is for those who long to spend uninterrupted time deeply immersed in their visual arts practice. You will receive instruction in silk painting from well know visual artist Holly Carr during the morning sessions, and practice …
View course details “Creative Arts Week: Instruction in Silk Painting with Holly Carr 2014”

  Aug 17 – Aug 22, 2014 Sun 7:00 PM – Fri 3:00 PM $595.00     “The retreat was like a gift, and I thank the Centre for allowing creative thought to run rampant through your lovely facility.” – Independent Writing Retreat past participant This is an invitation to writers who want to work …
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      Aug 8 – Aug 10, 2014 Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 1:00 PM $480.00     Learn the traditional art of basket weaving with Mi’kmaq artist Ursula Johnson. You will learn the history of the artform and its connection to Mi’kmaq culture, and receive step by step instruction from an accomplished artist …
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  Jul 4 – Jul 6, 2014 Fri 7:00 PM – Sun 1:00 PM $400.00     Join artist and woodcarver Pat Jarvis for a musical weekend as he instructs you in making your own mini African-style drum, and teaches basic drumming techniques on the African djembe.No experience required! Learn about African drumming and build …
View course details “Art of the Drum: From Building to Playing 2014”