The Maker's Space

  In a recent Wall Street Journal article on HERE’S HOW TO TACKLE PANDEMIC FATIGUE, suggestions included; practicing mindfulness, seeking quality social connections, spending less time on screens and social media, and finding new interests.   All of these actions can relieve stress which increases inflammation in the body which can make us more prone to getting sick.   Finding new interests and creative outlets can help fight those feelings of stagnation or "languishing," which is a state between despair and flourishing.  

  QUESTION #2    "WHO TOLD YOU THAT?"   Supplies needed:   Colored tissue paper, a canvas or board, watered down glue in a bowl and a sponge brush, magazines. Welcome to The Maker’s Space.   This is a safe place where we slow down and use art to practice listening to God.   This year, The Maker’s Space will be looking at 5 questions that God asks us that we can ask ourselves in order to get to know ourselves and God, and others, better.   You might feel like you are at languishing point in your life, [a state between despair and flourishing] and I think that asking questions of God, ourselves and each other can help us do the “what’s next?” and move us into flourishing.   Think about doing this session by yourself, and then invite a group of friends or family to do it together and encourage conversations.   When we practice listening to God, we can then practice our listening skills with others.   There will be more discussion quest...

  Come, slow down, breathe, and we will use art to listen! We will be meeting in person @277 Hawthorne Ave., Glen Ellyn, IL  Jan. 23, 2022... 5:30-7:00pm All supplies will be provided in person. If you join us for our LIVE ZOOM, please RSVP to 2013themakersspace@gmail.com.  You can also subscribe to this website so that you don't miss a session and the link to the LIVE ZOOM.    Supplies you will need: canvas board, magazines, school glue, brush, container for glue, colored tissue paper. LINK FOR LIVE ZOOM!  SEE YOU SUNDAY NIGHT AT 5:30pm central time Topic: The Makers Space Time: Jan 23, 2022 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)   Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ 87465563294   Meeting ID: 874 6556 3294 One tap mobile +13126266799,,87465563294# US (Chicago) +13017158592,,87465563294# US (Washington DC)   Dial by your location         +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)     ...

  There is an old slang of the word "snowed" meaning "to overwhelm with insincere talk, especially with flattery."  Much of the talk today, is insincere, whether it be television, politicians or social media.  I am craving meaningful conversation, real feelings, deep thought, not just the surface and what you see. 

                                  Session #1 Where are you? Supplies needed: black ink pens, 2 pieces of watercolor paper, any watercolors.                                     Welcome to The Maker’s Space.                                          "Where are you...?" There are many ways to hear God; through Scripture, through creation, music, community and the arts.   This is a safe place where we slow down and use art to practice listening to God.   This year, The Maker’s Space will be looking at 5 questions that God asks us that we can ask ourselves in order to get to know ourselves and God, and others, better.   You might feel like you are languishing, [a state between despair and flourishing,] ...

                                                                              Asking Questions??? Whether we admit it or not, we are on a journey.   Humans are curious beings, so asking questions along the way can turn the journey into a quest.   The quest can be about the journey. Where we are going?   Which route do we take?   Are we up for an adventure?   The quest can also be about ourselves. Where am I going? How am I growing?   What am I learning? What do I see?   Who am I meeting? What are they like? What do they think?   What do I think?

                                                                                       The Purpose By Design Art Worship Workshop 2021 After last summer of a zoom retreat, we resumed the retreat in Tennessee, bringing 12 teenage girls from the ages of 13-18 years old to the retreat center for 4 days of workshops, fitness training, health and resilience training and rest.