"Truth springs up from the earth, and righteousness smiles down from heaven." Psalm 85:11
 
I hope you have a few moments during Lent to experience the Passion Walk: Jesus Prays! It is located in the Atrium along the Gym wall. There you can pick up prayer cards and create a bookmark to help you as you journey through the Lenten season.

And, as we celebrate spring, consider getting involved in
our creative expression classes to try a new art form. Mark your calendar for upcoming opportunities to make Wire Word Wall Art, Creating With Alcohol Painting and Screen Printing. 

Or, put your "art in action" by joining one of our groups that provide creative projects for our mission partners! There are plenty of ways to serve! Be sure to stop by and say hi to us this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, March 4 & 5 before or after worship at the Connect, Grow, Serve area in the Atrium!

Please contact us at  creativearts@hopewdm.org if you have questions about anything offered by the Creative Arts Ministry!
 
Blessings to you, 
Cyndee Buck
Creative Arts Director 
 
Grow: "How To" Classes & Book Studies
Register for any of the classes by clicking on the links on the class name or picture. For questions, please email us, or call 515.222.1520.
Monday & Tuesday, March 6 & 7, 6:30-8:30 pm
Learn the basics of creating on a potter's wheel. This is a two-night class with the second night building off the first class. Supplies will be provided. Cost: $10.
Note: This class is capped at 5 participants, so please register before class.
Tuesdays, March 21 - April 25, 6:30-8:00 pm
This book study is an invaluable aid for artists in all fields, helping the creative person to get closer to the source of true creativity.
 
Hope Art in Action Groups
These groups meet on a regular basis to use their gifts to serve others. For questions or to get involved, please email us, or call 515.222.1520.
Second Saturday of the month, (March 11), 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Join us once a month for a devotional and to learn about quilt making for mission projects! New participants always welcome. Email Jody Eubank for more information. 
Monday, March 13, 6:30-8:30 pm
Studio time for anyone who would like to get involved with creating coloring pages to bless others.
For more information, contact us here.
Hope Card Creators
Tuesday, March 14, 6:30-8:30 pm -  Register here. 
Join us for a time of fellowship and creating cards to bless others. Beginners and experienced card makers are welcome to join this group at any time. The cards will be created for a variety of Hope's Mission Partners, which will be announced at the workshops.     
Mondays, 10:00 am - noon, at Hope WDM
AND Third Saturdays of the month (March 18), 9:30-10:30 am at Jordan Creek Mall Food Court fireplace

This group meets with compassionate hearts for others and a love of knitting and/or crocheting. With prayer over everything they make. Email
Connie Toney for more information. 
 
Creative Expression Classes
Monday, March 20, 6:30-8:30 pm 
Create your favorite words from Scripture in cursive letters by shaping a thick and sturdy aluminum wire with your hands and pliers. Project can be displayed on a wall or shelf, and makes a great small gift of inspiration! Supply fee: $5.
Creating with Alcohol Paint
Monday, March 27, 6:30-8:30 pm
Join us to learn how to use this newest media to hit the art community. Paint 6" tiles with alcohol paint using a dabbing technique. You do not need to be an artist to participate. Supply fee: $5.
SAVE THE DATE!
Screen Printing
Monday & Tuesday, April 24 & 25, 6:30-8:30 pm
Learn the basics of silk screen printing using a wood framed screen with artist Elizabeth Stumbo. Bring a simple two-color design idea with you to the first class. Supply fee: $10.  
 
Connect: Ongoing Workshops
New participants are always welcome to join any of these ongoing opportunities to express your faith through creative activities and enjoy fellowship time with others.
First Saturday of the month (March 4), 10:00-11:30 am
Join us for this family opportunity to spend time together creating and enjoying each other's company! You do not need to be an artist to participate. Supply fee: $5/individual OR $10/family.
This month: Create a "Believe in Me" wood plaque using stain and pre-made lettering to display in your home as a reminder of Jesus' words in John 6. 
First and Third Thursdays,  (March 2 & 16) 7:00-9:00 pm
Enjoy an evening of creating in fellowship with others (ages high school and up). Bring your own supplies or use those available for a freewill donation. Facilitator is Christie Engelbert. 
Second Thursday of the month (March 9 ), 6:30-8:00 pm
  A voluntary group of writers and aspiring writers that aim to provide a Christ-centered, encouraging environment that inspires attendees to grow their God-given talents and pursue ways to use those talents to share the love of God.   
This month: Bring your favorite devotional and write one too! 
Scrapbooking Extravaganza
Fridays, 8:30 am - 11:00 pm
Saturdays, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
A fun two-day opportunity for those with a passion for scrapbooking. Meeting every other month, gather to share creative ideas and enjoy fellowship. New participants are always welcome!
 
Serve
We offer many ways for you to serve others. We'd love to have your help with these serving activities! Email creativearts@hopewdm.org for more information.
Hope Art in Action 
Card Making at Central Iowa Shelter and Services
Volunteers are needed to teach clients at Central Iowa Shelter and Services how to make greeting cards. This is a two - hour daytime commitment on the second Thursday of the month. Training is provided. 
 
Coloring Sheet Design
Weekend Sermon HopeKides and one-time requests for Coloring Sheets
Design a coloring sheets that visually reflect the Scripture from weekend worship or learning outcomes for HopeKids, or to fill requests for one-time coloring sheet designs. 
  
Monthly Workshops for Children
Celebration Place
Plan and implement a monthly art workshop held at 7:00 pm on the fourth Thursday of each month for elementary aged children.
One Body Respite
Plan and implement a monthly art workshop on the third Saturday of the month. One workshop is held for the special needs participants(15-20 minutes) followed by a longer workshop for their siblings (30-40 minutes).

Monthly Workshops for Families
Family Art Workshops
Plan monthly art workshops for families on the first Saturday of each month during the school year from 10:00-11:30 am.
Church-wide Workshops
Help with make-and-take art events for Easter, Taste of Hope and more.
Gallery Leadership Team
Be a part of this team on the first Thursday of each month to seek artists to display in the gallery and schedule display dates, installation and take down.
Teach Art Workshops
We are currently seeking artists to teach classes in painting or drawing and are open to additional class suggestions.

To help with any of these, email creativearts@hopewdm.org or call 515-222-1520.