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WHAT IF WORKSHOPS

Below you will find the information detail on each workshop.

Scroll down to view workshop speakers and their bios.

You will pick two workshops to attend live - one before lunch (10:30 - 12 noon HST),
and one after lunch (1-2:30 pm HST).You can always view other workshops AFTER the conference, since they will be recorded and accessible to you.
 
Check out the WORKSHOP MATERIALS page to see what materials you will need 
 for the workshops you will be attending.
 

SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGES – check this list 2 weeks before conference.

SESSION 1 WORKSHOPS
(BEFORE LUNCH)

An Actor Prepares

Painting with Jesus

  • *Note: These basic materials are suggested for beginners but definitely not limited. Please feel free to use any other materials you may want to use for this time together.

    • 8X10 canvas size
    • 2 cups of clean water (one for clean water and one for brush cleaning)
    • Card stock paper
    • 3 Paintbrush sizes
    -1 small flat brush (5.5 mm)
    -1 round brush (4.0 mm)
    -1 large flat brush (size #18)
    • Basic Acrylic paint colors (small bottles): blue, red, yellow, white, green, black and purple (Apple Barrel is the most inexpensive brand and great for beginners)
    • 1 paper plate to use as a palate for paints
    • Napkins for cleaning

    Recommended places to purchase supplies:
    Ross
    Amazon
    Walmart
    Local Art Supply stores

Spirit-Led Floral Design (get what you can)

  • PDF Handout (download)
  • Vase to fit one dozen roses (fill vase 2/3 with water)
  • Budvase to fit one to three roses (fill vase 2/3 with water)
  • 1 dozen long stem roses (any color of choice)
  • 1 bunch salal or bunch of green foliage of choice
  • 1 bunch Leather Leaf filler flower
  • 1 bunch Baby’s Breath filler OR Misty filler (or something similar)
  • bucket or container with water to hold flowers, green foliage, and filler bunches before arranging.
  • Preservative packet for water in the vases
  • Floral cutter scissors or knife
  • yardstick
  • Notepad and pen

The Power of Poetry

Creativity and Intimacy: Finding His Voice in the Creative Process

  • optional pen and paper for notes

Freeing the Heart of the Creative

Praising God with Words and Music: Worship Songwriting

Creative Financing: Manage Your Finances to Live Debt-Free, Leave a Legacy, and Be a Generous Giver to God’s Work

  • optional pen and paper for notes

Creative Atmosphere: Event Planning

The Beauty of Creative Organization

  • PDF Handout (coming soon!)
  • optional pen and paper for notes

SESSION 2 WORKSHOPS
(AFTER LUNCH)

When the Spirit Says Move

Finding Your Creative Flow in the Marketplace: Business Entrepreneurship

optional pen and paper for notes
 

Hide it in Your heART: Bible Journaling

  • PDF Handout (download)
  • Bible (a journaling bible with wide margins is preferred, but any bible will do)
  • a sketchbook or mixed media paper (if you do not have a journaling Bible or do not wish to paint in your Bible, and to practice techniques)
  • 3-5 colors of acrylic paint
  • baby wipes
  • old (used) gift card
  • ½ inch flat paintbrush
  • small, fine, round paintbrush
  • container of water
  • paper towels
  • black pen, (Some of my favorites for Bible journaling are Microns, Faber-Castell Pitt Artist pens, Illustrated Faith, Tombow Fudenosuke, Pilot G-2, and PaperMate Flair)
  • pencil
  • eraser

OPTIONAL:

  • Washi tape
  • Stickers
  • Ephemera paper pieces
  • Alphabet stickers
  • Scrapbooking paper
  • Stencils
  • Glue stick/transparent tape
  • Stamps and in pads

Instruments for Intimacy

  • bring your instrument to the workshop as you will be playing it.
  • optional pen and paper for note taking

A Hero’s Journey: Storytelling

  • optional pen and paper for notes

Acting: A Service Industry

  • optional pen and paper for notes A Producers Workshop for

Envisioning with God

  • optional pen and paper for notes

Stop Thinking About Writing that Book and Do It!

  • optional pen and paper for notes

A Producers Workshop for Beginners

  • optional pen and paper for notes

 

Baking: Edible Sculptures inspired by the Holy Spirit

(It is recommended you attend the workshop while in your kitchen with an oven available – you will be baking cupcakes with creative flavors and designs. You can attend the workshop with pre-baked cupcakes if you are unable to bake during the workshop.)

  • optional pen and paper for notes
  • white cake mix + eggs, oil and water for mix (MAKE CUPCAKES ACCORDING TO BOX INSTRUCTIONS)
  • bowl, spoon or electric mixer
  • cupcake baking pan
  • baking cups for cupcakes
  • different colors of frosting in tub and in tubes (according to your choices)
  • peanut butter
  • cherry jam (if possible, or jam of choice)
  • chili power
  • chocolate chips
  • instant coffee (optional)
  • lemon jello mix
  • peanut butter
    fondant with food coloring (preferred) OR colored icing in tubes
    1 tub of frosting in a tub your choice of color