https://www.sacredstudio.org/speaker-gallery daily 0.75 2022-01-24 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/t/61eeb06c1c3d8609e21e2033/1515551214569/ Speaker Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1515551214934-TK2DNOHQC9A6T3KTUGBV/ingram.jpg Speaker Gallery - Ingram Link Ingram lives with her husband, David Link, in Vestavia Hills.They have four children ranging in ages 13 - 22 whom she adores most days. Ingram graduated from Auburn University with a very practical degree in History. In her grown up life before children she worked as a professional event planner in Washington DC, working primarily with commercial real estate companies. When her children were young she dabbled in decorating commercial office buildings for Christmas, teaching pre-school, catering and cooking for large groups. When her oldest daughter was in 5th grade God called her to create an opportunity for girls to explore and learn more about their Creator and the truths of scripture using creative arts. Created for a Purpose began in her basement in 2006 with twenty girls. The ministry is now hosted by nine different churches in five different cities serving over one thousand girls each summer. Created for a Purpose also has a missions component and the curriculum has been used in Zambia, New England, Honduras and inner city areas. Ingram serves as Director of Women's Ministry at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Her role allows her many opportunities to gather women, to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, to teach God's word, to pray with women, to learn from others and to celebrate the joy of the Lord. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/5a5578588165f51d86f6d997/5a5579eee2c483133c5227f9/1515551214569/ Speaker Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1515551491283-QNS396BGJ9H1F0A97V0H/anna.jpg Speaker Gallery - Anna Nash Anna is an entrepreneur who has a passion for helping people be the best they can be in life and work. As a Life Coach, Anna focuses on helping people find their God-given purpose. Beacon People, a non-profit organization, was birthed out of this calling. Anna is an idea girl who loves brainstorming, networking and marketing and is the author of pathFinder, A Journey Towards Purpose. Her gifts lie in connecting people and opportunities that benefit them and give them a place to make impact. She resides in Birmingham, Alabama, and is married to her high school sweetheart, Tyler. Anna and Tyler own Innova Coffee, a place where they love connecting with others. They have 4 grown children and a Labradoodle named Nate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1515556128895-LCCBJ6U699Y8IDJRMBZD/lindy.jpg Speaker Gallery - Lindy Walker Lindy is a stay at home mom who is never at home. She serves her community through volunteer work in the schools and her church. Her passion is encouraging and motivating others to discover their purpose and see value as His Creation. She serves as a volunteer facilitator for Youth Leadership Vestavia Hills and enjoys working with high school students. She is an avid Auburn fan (and graduate) who loves to cook but hates to clean. She has experienced breast cancer and a child leaving the nest in the last five years and through those things walked closer to the Lord than ever before. She has a son, two daughters and a golden doodle named Holly. She lives with her husband in Vestavia Hills.     https://www.sacredstudio.org/studio-leaders daily 0.75 2022-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1514934003294-CGH6OMWWUD80XNFEI7D4/2.jpg Studio Leaders Gallery https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/5a47af10c83025f8446156e8/5a47af4cec212ddd08c2e0a0/1514647372728/ Studio Leaders Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670252394343-TWI9KQVCLBB14MHWI4PY/image-asset.jpeg Studio Leaders Gallery - Kem Bennett Kem is married to Bill, they are members of Covenant, and have three children. Will is married to Abby and Kem is the proud grandmother of Luke. Betsy is married to Cole and Hamilton is in high school. Kem grew up in Vestavia and attended Furman. Kem is a teacher by trade but began sewing when her oldest was born. She has sewn a little bit of everything over the years but now enjoys making clothes for her first grandchild! She loves sewing for her family and friends and using her God given gift of teaching to serve others by teaching them to sew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670252456780-5EO7HGIYA0LZZ7OYPKZU/image-asset.jpeg Studio Leaders Gallery - Tracy Stephens Tracy has been sewing baby clothes since her first child was born 24 years ago. An accountant by trade, she loves to immerse herself in creative outlets when she is not crunching numbers. She sees sewing as a way of reflecting God’s creativity in the world. She finds it very satisfying to start with an idea of something, and then bring it into existence. She loves to make a handmade day gown as a special baby gift for new mothers. Tracy has been married to Robert for 28 years, and they have 4 children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670076395608-43K758YEXKI8NTDKUSZ5/elizabeth+johnson+square.jpg Studio Leaders Gallery - Wellon Bridgers Wellon is a self-taught artist who stumbled upon the creative world of painting. Her artwork is represented in galleries throughout the Southeast, featured in multiple design publications, and collected in the homes of patrons worldwide. For Wellon, painting has become a means to see Truth all around us, a creative exploration of the challenges and beauty of life, always rooted in the hope of our Creator who gives an ever-present steadfastness of hope. She continually returns to the theme of light in the midst of darkness and contrasts and complements that speak of both depth and peace. Wellon has a background in English and French (Auburn and Wake Forest Universities), and she taught for several years in the high school and university setting, developing service-learning programs in the nonprofit and community-based setting. Outside of the studio, Wellon serves as the US Director for Mwana Villages, a ministry empowering the vulnerable in the Republic of Congo. Wellon and husband Stephen have four (playful, creative, determined, and spunky) children: Fitz, Chloe, Daniel, and Leila. Their beloved furry family members include rescue dogs Weezy and Hero, Paris the tortoise, and her dream-come-true horse Rosie. The Bridgers reside in Birmingham, AL. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1642693509990-2I9IS6NPX2WUIXHF122F/Sissy+boone.png Studio Leaders Gallery - Ruthie Carlson Ruthie cannot remember a day that she did not have crayon or paintbrush in her hand. Her father owned a printing company, and when she was little he would take her with him on Saturday mornings to draw and dream among infinite shelves of paper. She knew even then that she would be an artist. Her closet was her first studio. She pushed her clothes to one side, brought in a lamp, and meticulously displayed all my paints, markers, and crayons. That was just the beginning, and she has been painting ever since. She is thankful for workshops, classes, and mentors that have taught her so much along the way! Ruthie learns something new every time she paints. It is her joy to paint every day and to share her passion with other women who come for art classes or just a cup of coffee. Ruthie is thankful for the unique opportunity that God has given her to share her gift with others. It gives incredible meaning and purpose to her creative journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1643027948236-9X1LNIXWCTZJ6TJ5OILT/image-asset.jpeg Studio Leaders Gallery - Anna Kate Coffey Anna Kate is a lover of design and fills her yearning for creativity through her stationery company, Calabash Card Co. She also partners with friend, Mary Ashley Twitty, in Fox & Bash Interiors, to consult and design for others’ homes. One of Anna Kate’s favorite creative endeavors is styling for the home and, in particular, seasonal designs that bring the outside in, reminding us of God’s good design throughout the course of the year. Anna Kate lives in Birmingham with her husband and three young children and is a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670075781875-3TGAOZFHQ33O5FQKEFBJ/salaam+green.png Studio Leaders Gallery - Grace Harrelson A fulltime mother and corporate professional, Grace is an avid writer, reader, and doodler. She writes during nap time and after her children's baths and bedtimes (when she’s not reading something). Through writing, her hope is to encourage you in the Gospel and encourage you to read with your children and for yourself. Grace started writing a children’s book before her oldest son was born. In the midst of infertility and pregnancy loss, she needed to study God’s Word, know His promises, and channel her grief and also her creativity. So in her time of waiting, she started writing and dreaming up her first children’s book, The Bright Promise. Today, she testifies about God’s faithfulness through her writing and with her children’s book. Writing is a stone of remembrance, not only for little ones like hers, but for herself that God will always do what He says He’ll do. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science from Auburn University and a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing from New York University. Her career spans from the United States Senate to New York Fashion Week to one of the largest construction companies in the South. Her village includes but is not limited to her husband, Keith, two children, Barnes and Marilyn, and beloved cat, Davy Crockett. Her family attends Covenant Presbyterian Church. You can find out more, buy her book, or request a reading at her website: https://www.graceharrelson.com/about-grace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670076311781-IP37T004WUTDUJS98JY9/Sarah+P.jpg Studio Leaders Gallery - Rebekah Hewett Rebekah Hewett lives in Homewood, AL, with her husband, Hunter, their 5-year-old twins, Mary Hunt and Everett, and 3-year-old daughter, Holland. The Craft Kit Co. was created out of a love for doing crafts with her kids and wanting to help others do the same by simplifying the process to create intentional time with your little ones! One of her favorite things is sitting at her very well-loved dining table, doing crafts with her children or doing some work and being near them while they create. It’s fun to watch them create (so differently from each other) and watch as they gain confidence, creativity, and work on fine motor skills. She has learned that most kids love a project or craft. Often when their hands are busy they are free to talk. She has an Elementary Education degree from Auburn University. The Craft Kit Co. has been an answer to so many prayers of combining all of her favorite things and it has been a blast so far! Rebekah is thankful that God has opened up so many doors and placed so many encouraging friends and partnerships along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670279477894-2FAQ8J89R54916HXTFN5/IMG_3788.jpg Studio Leaders Gallery - Katie Howell Katie Howell is a needlepoint lover! She started her needlepoint journey because of a hilarious story that includes her mother-in-law that she will of course share in class. Her mother-in-law set her on a journey to her first project, a Christmas tree topper, that her mother began but never finished. Katie finished it and now it hangs at the top of her Christmas tree each year. From there she has added a nativity, stockings for everyone, tooth fairy pillows, ornaments, seat covers, and belts for her boys. Katie has two boys and a girl, who has started her own needlepoint project, and a husband who knows that when she starts a large needlework project it may be a while before she’s doing laundry again! She cannot wait to share her love with y’all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670076151245-D1JN6A24FWP1U3Q1IQ0Y/Molly+Stone.jpg Studio Leaders Gallery - Michele James Michele James is an abstract artist known for her large works on canvas and paper pieces. She is inspired by color and movement and uses strong brushstrokes and varied marks on neutral canvases with pops of bold colors. She paints with acrylics and uses chalk, oil pastels, and pencil to vary the texture and medium of her works. Michele received a BFA in fine art and art history at Hunter College in New York, NY, with a concentration in studio painting. Michele paints out of her home studio in Atlanta where she lives with her husband and three kids. She shows her work at the Atlanta Artist Collective. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670078336413-E1WWD30TRV2CG8DY9MT8/image-asset.jpeg Studio Leaders Gallery - Elizabeth Johnson Ever since Elizabeth was little, she has been creating, collecting, painting, drawing, making a mess, what she likes to call organized chaos. Her first studio was the small closet beside her den. Elizabeth’s parents graciously let her use that space and fill it with art supplies. Spurred on by her excellent art teacher Mrs. Fitts in high school, Elizabeth began exploring various media. She went on to study art in college under her favorite professor Morty and learned to love the process of mark making and layers. Painting is how she processes–slowing down, watching paint dry–it’s an act of worship, meditation and reflection. Elizabeth and her husband, Josh, moved to Birmingham 4 years ago. Most of their time is spent wrangling their crew of four energetic, fun, crazy boys, Bridger, Sibbes, Holden, and Kuyper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670079225543-SM3BSYZWEHZFKHOGW7ND/image-asset.jpeg Studio Leaders Gallery - Maggie O'Connor Maggie O'Connor is a member at Covenant Presbyterian Church and serves on the Flower Guild to provide flower arrangements for worship services on Sundays. Maggie is married to Tyler and they have two kids, Daniel and Carolyn Joy. She is excited to be leading a wreath making studio this year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670296097465-HLJ7U27UJZYVEJYR4COQ/image-asset.jpeg Studio Leaders Gallery - Becky Parkey Becky Parkey lives in Franklin, TN with her husband Dan. They have two children Harper, a 2015 Samford graduate and Carter, a 2018 Auburn graduate. Cookie (Becky) and Pops (Dan) spend lots of time in Birmingham playing with their two grandchildren Owen (4) and Everly (2 ½) who live in Vestavia Hills. They are excited for the upcoming marriage of their son Carter to Layton Dyess – at Covenant in June 2023. Becky is an avid home baker and gingerbread fan. She is a self-taught baker and makes all types of cookies and other baked goods for her family and friends. She is excited to teach you how to make some fun Valentine Cookies to share with the ones you love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1514647373637-5J4XKKP94LME4ZQR1S5I/Amanda+Childress.jpg Studio Leaders Gallery - Amanda Childress Amanda Childress encourages others to make time to unplug from the busyness of daily pressures and find peace within one’s own journey. She believes her craft gives individuals a platform to do just that. Through Elise Ray Books, she hopes to influence others to take a step back from life consumed in technology and teach the benefits of writing on paper. She has a Bachelors in Art from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and professional experience in graphic design and printing. She resides in Margaret, Al with her husband, two kids, two cats, a dog and five chickens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670280086442-7S5AVPQU72YMEVFFCJI5/image-asset.jpeg Studio Leaders Gallery - Meredith Rodgers Meredith Rodgers is a fulltime mom with a small home-based cakery, MBR Baked Goods and Curations. As funny as it sounds, she gained her love of baking when she was young by watching Paula Deen put butter in everything on the Food Network. She has come a long way from her amateur skills of dusting powdered sugar on orange slices and honed her expertise while studying Hospitality Management at Ole Miss. Oxford, MS, is where she gained her cake-decorating skills by beginning work at a local bakery as one of their cake bakers and working her way up to lead decorator. Over the years, she has baked in restaurants, bakeries, country clubs, event spaces, and out of her home. Meredith has a love for all things creative, from crafting with her kids to wood-working with her dad, but her favorite medium is a buttercream-filled piping bag. Meredith and her husband, Phillip, moved to Birmingham six years ago. They live in Homewood with their two energetic, sweet boys, Dean and George, and their puppy, Ginger Rodgers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1642694502303-8WV0JGX6AN8L4I2TBSNR/Emily+Chappell.jpeg Studio Leaders Gallery - Emilie Sanders Emilie Sanders is a recent graduate of Mississippi College with a degree in Fine Arts emphasis in painting. She is currently working on a Masters degree in Fine Art at MC. Emilie grew up at Covenant and feels blessed to have been shepherded by so many wonderful women of God. She believes it is an abundant treasure to foster creativity between adults and children with art. She and her husband live in Jackson, MS, and are involved in a house church called myLocal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670075481661-N5OJDDC0V9YEZCRF2H3J/IMG_2265.jpg Studio Leaders Gallery - Amelia Strauss Amelia grew up in Birmingham dabbling in photography throughout high school and college. Early on she worked in a film lab and taught photography courses while pursuing and growing her own studio. Based out of Los Angeles, Amelia traveled internationally, with the bulk of her work consisting of destination weddings and editorial commercial jobs. Over the years, Amelia’s work has been featured in numerous publications and won industry awards. Upon starting a family, Amelia and her husband returned to Birmingham, and she’s been a stay-at-home mom for the last six years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670076046226-292ZZINYTLJ9CX4VZLP8/IMG_0280.jpg Studio Leaders Gallery - Mary Williamson Mary learned to knit from her mother. Her early projects were misshapen sweaters that never fit! Years later, as a fairly young mother, she took it back up and met fellow knitters. Over the years, they have shared patterns and knitted washcloths, scarves, baby items, hats, and sweaters – you name it. When knitters want to relax or unwind from the day, out come the needles. Now that Mary’s group are grannies, they still knit and love to teach others. No mistake bothers any of them because they have made them all many times! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670335142268-LYKR1LYEFJ9974D6EO4F/image-asset.jpeg Studio Leaders Gallery - Reilly Williamson Reilly loves all things floral and seeks to make surroundings beautiful. What began as a hobby and favors for friends has turned into a freelance floral business in Auburn, AL. She has decorated country clubs, restaurants, and homes for charity events. She has done flowers for weddings, showers, parties, and graduations as well as dance bouquets and corsages. Reilly wants to see everyone be successful at floral design by following their own personal style. Reilly loves Jesus, her husband Rob, her two college-aged daughters and blessing those around her with the Lord’s blessing of flowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670334999899-CMTSZSE8REVO4QYUJRHA/image-asset.jpeg Studio Leaders Gallery - Margaret Young Margaret has been a leader in Christian Ministries in Atlanta, GA, for over 30 years, leading Bible Studies, Sunday School classes, and other small groups on a volunteer basis. Her greatest passion is to help people grasp that God is real and to help them come to know Him. She is a graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary and is an author of 3 books that she shares in small group settings. Her latest book is called, Drawing Near: How To Doodle Your Way To God, which teaches how to use visual journaling to grow a dynamic, engaging prayer life. Margaret and her husband Bill have two grown sons who also live in Atlanta. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670252318341-B5WO5G2S3TDSQBTV83Y9/image-asset.jpeg Studio Leaders Gallery - Caroline Royal Caroline loves flowers - growing them, arranging them, and giving them to others! Since she was a little girl she's been creating arrangements for guests and friends, and more recently has enjoyed freelancing for wedding florists and managing her little side hustle - Scissortail Florals. After living in several states across the country serving in various churches and ministries, Caroline moved back "home" to the south this past summer to join the Women's Ministry team here at Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670295619288-JJZNDM1GYP829P9QI3JL/image-asset.jpeg Studio Leaders Gallery - Whitney Till & Lynette Williams After experiencing healthy results with essential oils, together in friendship, Whitney Till and Lynette Williams, haven't been able to stop sharing how impactful essential oils can be. 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This studio will be for all 3 sessions and basic sewing experience is required. If you have a machine, we would recommend bringing it. Your supply fee will purchase a kit from the Smocking Bird that will include the pattern, fabric, trim, buttons, and thread. You will need to bring sharp sewing scissors to cut fabric. Please let us know if you would like pink fabric, blue fabric, or white fabric. This pattern is adaptable to make both simple designs, and more detailed ones as well. Please let us know if you need us to provide a machine. *Studio is for all 3 sessions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670250058583-5LTX1KQUXJV42WU7KFY6/image-asset.jpeg Studio Gallery - Studio A- Ragland Sleeve Baby Daygown Kem Bennett & Tracy Stephens We will construct an infant day gown from start to finish. This studio will be for all 3 sessions and basic sewing experience is required. If you have a machine, we would recommend bringing it. Your supply fee will purchase a kit from the Smocking Bird that will include the pattern, fabric, trim, buttons, and thread. You will need to bring sharp sewing scissors to cut fabric. Please let us know if you would like pink fabric, blue fabric, or white fabric. This pattern is adaptable to make both simple designs, and more detailed ones as well. Please let us know if you need us to provide a machine. *Studio is for all 3 sessions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670079011237-MCQ43EO2M8FQO0WUI5LH/image-asset.jpeg Studio Gallery - Studio B- Artwork Landstracts on Paper (FULL) *This studio is full. Wellon Bridgers Join Wellon to create your own 8x8 landscape acrylic painting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670250205280-PU7GMQOEVJ8KH1OHEBF1/image-asset.jpeg Studio Gallery - Studio C- Painting Fabulous Flowers, A Paper Series Ruthie Carlson Ruthie will be leading a painting class for participants at all levels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670082023304-XJ16PLXNWA7YO0VQ7NVF/image-asset.jpeg Studio Gallery - Studio D- Setting the Table Anna Kate Coffey Enjoy a time of learning how to set and style your dinner table. In this workshop we will focus on basic principles of good design to guide us in setting a table for any occasion whether it be a casual outdoor dinner or special holiday meal. We will discover resources to inspire our table setting and practice creating for an occasion of your own. This workshop will take us beyond where to place the silverware and focus on beautiful elements to make your guests feel welcome at your table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670079771754-VO76GJC6YZ4ADT0YZ1NP/image-asset.jpeg Studio Gallery - Studio E- Creative Writing Grace Harrelson How to develop your writing style through scripture and every-day inspiration. Reading through a few pieces of scripture, we’ll find inspiration and re-write the scripture in your own words. Next, we’ll have several simple prompts ranging from humor, nostalgia, family, loss, and more. Lastly, we’ll play with the written word and prayer! This studio will leave you with a fresh, creative way to study the Word, capture and express moments in your every-day life, and bring your praise to the Lord. No formal writing experience is necessary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670082128001-Z5HRR6TPLJDXZXD3WZ78/image-asset.jpeg Studio Gallery - Studio F- Kingdom-Minded Crafting with Kids and Grandkids Rebekah Hewett We will be making a Valentine Heart Garland during our Studio, Kingdom-Minded Crafting with Kids and Grandkids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1642945648018-845YGNF1HXK8C2Y0T49S/image0%2B%25281%2529.jpg Studio Gallery - Studio G- Introduction to Needlepoint (FULL) *This studio is full. Katie Howell Passed down through many generations of families, you can learn one of the oldest and most beautiful trades in this needlepoint studio. You will learn the basics of needlepoint, including the basket-weave stitch, and will leave with a beautiful cross that can be hung in your home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670081880041-03GKYJ1HRKH61HOHYHAD/image-asset.jpeg Studio Gallery - Studio H- Negative & Positive Space Painting Michele James This studio is a monochromatic study in positive and negative space. The student will paint a botanical, but instead of painting the positive space (the subject matter), they will paint the negative space (everything around the subject matter). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670081939356-D0FX1D3T2R36UY4GLK60/Molly+Stone-+Canning.JPG Studio Gallery - Studio I- Painted Wooden Easter Eggs (FULL) *This studio is full. Elizabeth Johnson In this studio, we will paint wooden Easter eggs! This can be as simple or complex as you choose! Paint stripes or dots. Or create a beautiful floral design. Elizabeth will have several example eggs that will inspire you on what to paint. You can fill a bowl with your beautiful eggs as the centerpiece for your Easter tablescape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670081905686-RU32CQR6678TKEXF5XCA/Emily%2BChappell%2B%25281%2529.jpg Studio Gallery - Studio J- Lenten & Easter Wreath Maggie O’Connor Participants will design and create a wreath from a grapevine form using greenery and spring flowers. In this studio we will discuss the symbolic nature of flowers used in the wreath to signify the Lenten season, Holy Week, and celebrate Easter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670283133827-2O41G1061Z54C5IV6JLU/image-asset.jpeg Studio Gallery - Studio K- Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating (FULL) *This studio is full. Becky Parkey In this studio, we will be learning basic cookie decorating skills, including outlining, flooding and wet on wet technique using royal icing. You will go home with 6 cookies that you have decorated and recipes for sugar and gingerbread cookies. This class is designed for Beginners, but all skill levels are welcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670278547465-M2AF4DFCPJ0MJSFX67X5/image-asset.jpeg Studio Gallery - Studio L- Cake Decorating & Piping (FULL) * This studio is full. Meredith Rodgers In this studio, we will be learning basic piping skills and techniques for decorating cakes with buttercream. You will go home with a small cake that you have personally decorated and a new skill set to hone! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670082159226-1NVVOI48J4ZGX62H4GWA/Claire+Henning+Studio.jpg Studio Gallery - Studio M- Watercolor : Still Lives of the Spirit Emilie Sanders Emilie is looking forward to exploring the theme of rest in the Holy Spirit in her painting studio. She was led to think on the Fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. Still lives are a classic subject in art that demands the artist to stop, slow down, and truly take in what ordinary things are set out before them. It can seem like a daunting task, trying to capture things as familiar as a grouping of fruits, but God has never called us to perfection in art. He also never asked us to quickly grasp and master all of the Fruits of the Spirit. Instead He has given us Himself, to lead us and gently give us every good spiritual gift we need in the moment. Emilie is excited about gently leading participants in painting a still life of beautiful fruit with watercolors, not seeking perfection, but slowing down and admiring the Spiritual gifts and bounty God gives us each day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670251413998-PQX6MVQZ5AT6958M5Y0A/maria-shanina-93eOjUZqJuw-unsplash.jpg Studio Gallery - Studio N- Basics of iPhone Photography Amelia Strauss This class will be an introduction to the full abilities of the iPhone camera. Lighting and shooting techniques, quick edits and storage solutions on your iPhone, and more. *Friday night only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670251540733-SPB8FPICOQX3OBU26AH2/image-asset.jpeg Studio Gallery - Studio O- Lighting & Shooting Tips for iPhone Photography Amelia Strauss This class will be dedicated to learning how to work with natural light, when and how to use flash, framing and shooting tips and techniques. Participants should have a grasp on their camera or iPhone basics. *Saturday morning only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670251290705-B1VY9WG0T2DJYWNMVWAN/image-asset.jpeg Studio Gallery - Studio P- Advanced Editing for iPhone Photography Amelia Strauss This class is for participants looking to learn about more advanced editing for their images. We’ll also cover prepping images for posts, printing options, and digital storage solutions. *Saturday afternoon only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1642942764580-FKUP9OI61NF93DU6E817/Sacred%2BStudio-210.jpg Studio Gallery - Studio Q- Introduction to Knitting Mary Williamson Mary will be joined by her knitting friends and hopefully, give our undivided attention to anyone who wants to learn to knit. Our project will be an easy and fun hat. Please join us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670335303735-1CPXW4UW4H7HUFCGPV3O/image-asset.jpeg Studio Gallery - Studio R- The Language of Flowers Reilly Williamson Flower arranging 2.0 for those who have experience in basic floral arranging. This class will be a dive into fresh, fun and unique designs with a hands-on organic approach. Participants will walk away with gorgeous, sophisticated arrangements and knowledge of how to put one together using containers around your home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670082192176-1C9Y8KUB05YS44N922P8/image-asset.jpeg Studio Gallery - Studio S- How to Artfully Pray: Learning to use art supplies to grow closer to God Margaret Young This studio will give an introduction to visual journaling - what it is, why you would want to make it a practice, how it helps you to draw closer to God, and an introduction on how to get started. Each participant will receive a “Doodle Kit” that includes: the booklet Drawing Near: How To Doodle Your Way To God, a journal, and other basic supplies to jump start a visual journal practice. After the introduction, we will spend time dabbling in lettering and doodle practice to create our own personalized, beautiful items to use in our journals, with Margaret’s no fail tips and tricks! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670251840273-B6RUADBOKAQDWWYBB2MP/image-asset.jpeg Studio Gallery - Studio T- Floral Design for Beginners Caroline Royal From composition and mechanics, to foraging and flower types, we will cover the basics of floral design! I will teach you how to artfully arrange a few bunches of grocery store flowers and sprigs from your yard to create a lovely floral arrangement to use at your next dinner party, to give as a gift to a friend, or just because - because fresh flowers are always a good idea! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670278948002-SJYT1DEST3YYK8YDMNBM/image-asset.jpeg Studio Gallery - Studio U- Board & Brush Creative DIY Studio Katherine Stephen & Sue Liles We will be staining and painting a trio of wooden crosses, a perfect set for Easter decor or a gift. With step-by-step guided instructions, you’ll choose from a variety of stain and paint colors to make your piece unique and individual to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1670295890704-JND8WWJHQ1X8UJYV13V3/image-asset.jpeg Studio Gallery - Studio V- Oily Make & Takes for Your Health & Wellness Whitney Till & Lynette Williams At the Oily Studio of Make & Takes, you'll have the chance to make your very own rollerballs, room sprays, and clean perfumes. You might even be the winner of a fabulous giveaway! If you're ready to learn more about how to sleep better, boost your immune system, and experience overall better health and happiness, don't miss this opportunity. Whitney and Lynette can't wait to share with you how to implement the oily lifestyle into your daily routine and reap amazing benefits. https://www.sacredstudio.org/leaders-2025 daily 0.75 2025-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733246406832-L3WI5MCRE68XVO69RHZY/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+11.05.35%E2%80%AFAM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Grace Harrelson A fulltime mother and corporate professional, Grace is an avid writer, reader, and doodler. She writes during nap time and after her children's baths and bedtimes (when she’s not reading something). Through writing, her hope is to encourage you in the Gospel and encourage you to read with your children and for yourself. Grace started writing a children’s book, The Bright Promise, before her oldest son was born. In the midst of infertility and pregnancy loss, she needed to study God’s Word, know his promises, and channel her grief and also her creativity. Today, she testifies about God’s faithfulness through her writing and with her children’s book. Writing is a stone of remembrance, not only for little ones like hers, but for herself that God will always do what he says he’ll do. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science from Auburn University and a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing from New York University. Her career spans from the United States Senate to New York Fashion Week to one of the largest construction companies in the South. Grace and husband Keith have two children: Barnes and Marilyn. They attend Covenant Presbyterian Church. You can find out more, buy her book, or request a reading at her website: https://www.graceharrelson.com/about-grace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733246406832-L3WI5MCRE68XVO69RHZY/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+11.05.35%E2%80%AFAM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Grace Harrelson A fulltime mother and corporate professional, Grace is an avid writer, reader, and doodler. She writes during nap time and after her children's baths and bedtimes (when she’s not reading something). Through writing, her hope is to encourage you in the Gospel and encourage you to read with your children and for yourself. Grace started writing a children’s book, The Bright Promise, before her oldest son was born. In the midst of infertility and pregnancy loss, she needed to study God’s Word, know his promises, and channel her grief and also her creativity. Today, she testifies about God’s faithfulness through her writing and with her children’s book. Writing is a stone of remembrance, not only for little ones like hers, but for herself that God will always do what he says he’ll do. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science from Auburn University and a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing from New York University. Her career spans from the United States Senate to New York Fashion Week to one of the largest construction companies in the South. Grace and husband Keith have two children: Barnes and Marilyn. They attend Covenant Presbyterian Church. You can find out more, buy her book, or request a reading at her website: https://www.graceharrelson.com/about-grace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1736796241062-YCRL1FN86N96I7OUIYU1/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+11.17.35%E2%80%AFAM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Emilie Sanders Emilie earned a BFA and MFA from Mississippi College and has been practicing her craft for 10 years. She began painting and illustrating out of pure enjoyment and loves creating beautiful things, such as stories, which have life in them. Studying book illumination and how monks utilized these masterpiece manuscripts has deepened her faith, and she enjoys spending her time on this work and presenting these quality pieces to the Lord. Emilie believes that she has been created by the most awe-inspiring Creator, who has invited her to co-create with him on this side of heaven and into new creation. Painting is such a pure form of expression that helps enrich people’s lives with beauty and wonder no matter his or her age. It is a wonderful way to gently and powerfully share God. Emilie and husband Isaac live in Jackson, MS, and attend My Local House Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733248945376-K8K8XMTXYK71QB9KUWJI/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+12.00.19%E2%80%AFPM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Hannah Scroggins Hannah had always wanted to learn how to make sourdough bread, so she started experimenting. It took about two years to perfect her recipe, and eventually, friends asked if she could teach them. Her husband encouraged her to to create a brand and, ultimately, a business. Hannah said, “While it has been hard, I am in my element when making bread, and the Lord has taken this journey and turned it into a ministry. Jesus is my daily bread and as I have walked through hard times of suffering in my own life, the hobby of making bread has allowed me to slow down, pray while I knead, and give God glory for everything he has given us.” Along with her nursing background, Hannah has a strong passion for preventive medicine – how to live a healthy life and steward our bodies well before we are sick and in the hospital. She loves healthy living and sourdough bread making is a part of this – nourishing our bodies well. Another tremendous part of her bread-making journey is honoring her dearest friend, Nikki. Towards the end of 2018, Nicki fought a valiant battle with breast cancer. In February of 2019, she went to be with Jesus in heaven. Before she passed she brought a beautiful baby girl into the world, Hope. Nicki had a 100-year-old starter for her sourdough, so Hannah mixed it together her my 3-year-old starter to create “Hope.” Through the starter, Hannah will be sending each participant home with a little piece of Nikki’s life to carry on through the years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733249093942-GHUV165OJSG46BWTNOUC/image-asset.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Leah Fitts Leah and Lucas have three children - Luke, James and Charlotte, and they attend Covenant Presbyterian Church. She has been making bread for more than 12 years. Leah believes that meal planning and bread baking reflects the creativity of our maker by using the good gifts he's given us on this earth to make wholesome and balanced meals. It’s a joy to be an image bearer as we serve those in our midst with this creativity. Leah loves wholesome, homemade meals and bread and knowing the Lord has gifted her in the planning, preparation, and execution of them. She believes the Lord calls us to share the gifts he has given us with others! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733249613242-SU9EYN82JW6V3Q6SKLAL/image-asset.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Emily Strickland Emily has enjoyed art projects all of her life. The craft of creating is an opportunity to learn and design, as well as make mistakes and try again. She enjoys having the opportunity to create with other Christians because it provides encouragement and support, as well as meaningful relationships. Emily has dabbled in many different kinds of crafts for years and is passionate about learning something new and being able to connect with fellow artists. She has a Master’s in Library Science. She and husband Joe have two children – Whit Strickland (wife, Rebecca) and Roe Strickland. They attend Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733250030052-S9B3JVDGJ7H00I6XL0F1/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+12.12.48%E2%80%AFPM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Penny Crawford Penny has been cross-stitching for 40 years and sewing since she was a child. Through her own experiences of creating, she has developed more awareness and appreciation of all the ways God is creative. He clearly loves beauty and order and design, and she has had fun experiencing that part of God in her own little way. She joined the stitchers at Covenant Presbyterian Church and learned about embroidery, stitching, and creating fabric books. Penny loves all things crafty – especially hand-sewing – and discovered that embroidery is a wonderful way to paint with fabric and thread. When she uses her hands to sew beautiful pictures, it soothes her soul and relaxes her mind. Penny finds so much joy in looking at the things she’s stitched, and displaying them in a fabric book has been the perfect way to enjoy them. Penny and husband Marty have two children: Samuel (Claire) and India. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733252701163-CQUF0XXZ9QL63VH92SAS/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+12.13.03%E2%80%AFPM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Jennifer Regan Jennifer feels that any creative activity brings her closer to God because he is the Creator. She became interested in needlework as a young child learning from her grandmother, but she really became consistent after the birth of our first daughter. Jennifer began needlepointing, smocking, sewing, knitting, and spinning. She loves working with fabrics and threads and putting them together in a unique way, which is why she loves fabric books and putting all of these textile practices together. During the pandemic, she started taking online classes with a wonderful textile artist named Charlotte Lyons of House Wren Studio. Several of her classes were fabric stitch books, and Jennifer was hooked. Jennifer and husband Charlie have three children: Ellen (26, Molly (24), and Charles (22). They attend Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733254268540-XNA3BWR4FGP6YFCJ489S/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+1.30.50%E2%80%AFPM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Katie Howell Katie went to Auburn University and has owned a needlepoint shop for five years. She is a needlepoint lover who started her needlepoint journey because of a hilarious story that includes her mother-in-law (she will, of course, share the story in class). Her mother-in-law set her on a journey to her first project, a Christmas tree topper, that her mother began but never finished. Katie finished it and now it hangs at the top of her Christmas tree each year. From there she has added a nativity, stockings for everyone, tooth fairy pillows, ornaments, seat covers, and belts for her boys. She loves deciding who each project is for, and then being able to pray for them as she creates something out of her love for them. Katie and husband Scott have two sons and a daughter, who has started her own needlepoint journey. They attend Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733254687111-VBEKFW9ZAYGNO53I9SWI/Screenshot+2024-12-03+at+1.37.56%E2%80%AFPM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Meredith Rodgers Meredith has BA in Hospitality Management from Ole Miss and is lead cake decorator at a bakery . As funny as it sounds, she gained her love of baking when she was young by watching Paula Deen put butter in everything on the Food Network. Over the years, she has baked in restaurants, bakeries, country clubs, event spaces, and out of her home. Meredith has a love for all things creative, from crafting with her kids to wood-working with her dad, but her favorite medium is a buttercream-filled piping bag. She loves to be in the kitchen, and the alone time it brings, and she enjoys being given a cake theme and using her own creative license to design a work of art in butter cream. Meredith and husband Phillip have three kids – Dean (4), George (3), and CS (almost 1). They attend Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733329084036-TBL8CQPKJLSZWTQUOLIA/image-asset.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Casey O'Dell Casey has been making jewelry for 10 years. She says that jewelry making, in general, is a creative outlet and so much fun for her. It can take your mind off of daily worries and allow you to really customize your pieces. Plus, you can have a trendy bracelet at a fraction of the normal price. Casey has delighted in the truth that God has made her a creative person. He has gifted her with the joy of teaching others as she experienced when she shared this art with four teenage girls on a New Hampshire trip two years ago. Casey and husband David have a son, Charlie, and they attend Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733329383130-AIL5I36AFXAWF5R2B5D9/Screenshot+2024-12-04+at+10.21.11%E2%80%AFAM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Mary Williamson Mary’s mother taught her to knit 64 years ago! Mary enjoys knitting and teaching knitting because It’s relaxing and fun. Mary is a widow with three adult children and 11 grandchildren. She attends Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733329589348-MCIVZHZHLUQWJPDG5FYJ/Screenshot+2024-12-04+at+10.24.41%E2%80%AFAM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Jeanine Jackson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733329780292-6YH6L4ASBQMOUOI5WWUM/Screenshot+2024-12-04+at+10.27.52%E2%80%AFAM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Victoria Finley Victoria has been practicing bookbinding for four years. One of her calligraphy teachers also taught bookbinding and box making. After a few of these classes, Victoria dropped calligraphy and pursued more bookbinding. Bookbinding covers a lot of creative bases for her, and she enjoys taking other art classes and learning new techniques that can then be used in bookbinding. Victoria likes having a product that she made that she can give as a gift or use herself. Victoria said that if she’s working on a project that she’s familiar with and has done many times, she find this an excellent time to pray and think about all that she is grateful for. When she is preparing to lead a group, she prays that her words and actions will be what someone in the group needs to hear. Victoria is married with three children and five grandchildren and attends Trinity United Methodist Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733330130358-MSX2T70B8SSZIL8X6DQJ/Screenshot+2024-12-04+at+10.33.42%E2%80%AFAM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Amelia Strauss Amelia first learned the craft of photography in school and has been a photographer for 30 years. She formerly ran her own photography studio and used to be famous! Amelia loves photography and creating, and says that the light needed for photography has strengthened her faith. She and husband Jason have three girls: Sloane (10) and twins Vesper and Hart (8). They attend Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733330588192-8FZIWJU4ZH137M63DGVK/Screenshot+2024-12-04+at+10.42.56%E2%80%AFAM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Courtney Wright Courtney has a Bachelor's of Liberal Arts and a background in event planning, catering, styling, and marketing. She has been creating and sharing grazing boards for six years through her business, Savor Style. Courtney says that Savor Style has been a tremendous blessing over the years and has allowed her the flexibility to be at home, while also feeding her creative spirit. She is grateful for each opportunity to be a part of someone's celebration or to share her love for food and creativity with others! Courtney started my business as a creative outlet while home with my one-year-old triplets. She’d always loved putting together cheese boards for events and parties throughout the years, and when a friend asked her to create a large spread for an art show, Courtney began to look for new and inspiring ways to create something that's both beautiful and delicious! She strongly believes in spending time around the table and has always found that grazing boards invite connection and conversation. Courtney and husband Ivan have three children: Liam, Elin, and Lach. They attend Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733330968918-8UTMWM3LLBQLJILKEIAL/Screenshot+2024-12-04+at+10.48.41%E2%80%AFAM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Beth Smith Beth took a handbuilding class at Birmingham Museum of Art 10 years ago and began her journey with pottery. Beth says that clay is kinesthetic, and she loves getting her hands dirty. She enjoys this craft because you can have some early success but still spend the rest of you life learning about it. Pottery a deep pool. Many of the ideas in Scripture feel tangible to Beth through her clay journey. For instance, when centering on the pottery wheel it can be tempting to be "close enough" to center. But as the walls of the vessel go up and pressure is put on the piece, it will start to wobble and won't be able to withstand the pressure. It won't be long until only being "close enough" will start to show. Wow, such an understandable lesson that our genuine center needs to be with him, our gaze towards him, so that we can handle the pressures of life without wobbling. Also, there are lots of analogies with the stages of clay, and don't even get her started on the reclaim! All of the things we see as waste, God uses for good. These profound truths seem so clear and understandable to Beth through the medium of clay. Beth and husband Danny, have four grown children and attend Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733331613760-8VV6KHLQAMNFWQXFR3OV/Screenshot+2024-12-04+at+10.58.51%E2%80%AFAM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Karen Edwards Karen has been praying for her children for 52 years, all of their lives! She says she started praying scripture over her first born child out of desperation because he wasn’t born with a take-home manual. Karen believes that Jesus hears our prayers In accordance with 1 John 5, if we ask anything in HIS name, he hears us. If we know he hears us, then we know we have obtained the request made by us. Prayer has drawn her closer to Jesus because she cannot change her children’s hearts. Karen and husband Reed have two children and seven grandchildren. They attend Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733332258395-TWIMZA225L5KS6BHWSAD/Screenshot+2024-12-04+at+11.06.50%E2%80%AFAM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Maggie O'Connor Maggie attended Auburn University and is self-taught when it comes to floral arranging. She has been creating Lenten wreaths for five years. Maggie says that making this wreath each year is a daily reminder of Jesus' love for us, and the wreath helps her to fix her eyes on Jesus. Maggie and husband Tyler have three children: Daniel, Carolyn Joy, and Benjamin. They attend Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733332528216-IJWWUP1HRTUL4XGK2B0P/Screenshot+2024-12-04+at+11.15.15%E2%80%AFAM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Laura Pennebaker Laura earned a BA in Fine Arts with an emphasis in painting and has been painting for 25 years. Laura gives credit to her great art teachers in junior high and high school who encouraged her to pursue art on the college level. She says that painting is a creative outlet for her where she is able to celebrate the beauty of God's creation. Painting has strengthened her faith by letting her sit in still, quiet places and observe the boundless beauty of his creation. Laura and husband Adam have three kids: Payne, Nell, and Walt. They attend Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733332982210-NARXHCJ632K5U0G7VRGC/Screenshot+2024-12-04+at+11.22.48%E2%80%AFAM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Ruthie Carlson Ruthie studied art at Auburn University Montgomery and has always had a paint brush in her hand! She has painted all her life but has been painting full time for a little over 10 years. Ruthie’s father owned a printing company and introduced her to the love of painting. Ruthie says that painting allows her the opportunity to share the gospel in creative ways and has been able to share the gospel so many times with friends and family through the experience of painting. Ruthie and husband Eddie have five children and 11 grandchildren. They attend Trinity Presbyterian Church in Montgomery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733333761489-MNLZYHQH0PH95XFF0ZQJ/Screenshot+2024-12-04+at+11.35.45%E2%80%AFAM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Misty Powell Misty began sewing 25 years ago because she wanted to make smocked and hand sewn clothing for her children. She loves making beautiful things and being able to customize them to her specific taste. Misty also loves saving the money on designer home decor pillows by making her own! She hopes that once you learn how to sew a basic pillow you will realize that it’s easy to progress to more advanced embellishments. Misty and husband Brent have five children: Gracie (married to Nick), Cy, Lydia, and twins Alice and Amelia. They attend Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1733334105022-LFO49QVYXWR7ECZF6L7X/Screenshot+2024-12-04+at+11.41.30%E2%80%AFAM.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Mary Virginia Colvert Mary Virginia learned the art of creating floral crosses six years by working with others on the craft. She began making them for friends’ baby showers and then started selling the crosses through business. Mary Virginia says that God is creative and cares about all of the details in our lives, and she loves spreading joy through this tangible object for everyone to enjoy! Mary Virgina and husband Matt have three children: Lela, Ellis, and Louise. They attend Covenant Presbyterian Church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59e8bccefe54ef8e23634f73/1738007129551-DDAGDDOZUQ5HIMF8Z9H2/image-asset.png Studio Leaders 2025 - Susan Gray Susan graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Visual Communications. She has worked as an Advertising Art Director for nationally recognized clients and as a Creative Director & Stylist for several well known magazines. Susan was the parent always asked to be on the decorating committee and would always add a little pizzazz to the decorations. She began her balloon arch business a little over 5 years ago and loves creating designs that bring people so much joy. Susan says, “When I started this business, I totally gave it to God! 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Stephanie and husband Eddy have three children: Maria Sivils (Jake), Daniel Alonso (Kathryn), Emilie Sanders (Isaac). 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