Over the years I have blogged many repeat events, such as our pancake breakfasts, care packages (yes another post coming after this one) and others. Today, however, I have the privilege of posting a new ministry event that was just held here at Calvin.
Our Fellowship Committee tries to provide opportunities for Congregational interactions to build faith and fellowship. As we discussed this back in 2025, Phil, a member of the committee, suggested we do an Art/Hobby Celebration event.
The idea was as follows:
On behalf of the fellowship committee, we would like to take this opportunity to invite you to join us in celebrating the creative gifts God has given us.
Maybe making cards this season has become your new interest. Maybe you just learned how to sew or are a long-time crocheter, or perhaps baking is more your passion? Maybe you received a couple of new items for Christmas to add to your collection that you would like to show off.
Or maybe you are looking for a new hobby or want to learn new tips, tricks and techniques.
On Saturday January 24, from 2 - 4 p.m., we hope to hold an event highlighting arts and hobbies in Calvin's Fellowship Hall
Each artist or hobbyist will have a designated table or space in the fellowship hall where they can display or talk about their passion. We will spend time visiting each other’s tables.
The purpose of this event is not to sell things but rather to encourage each other, inspire each other and glorify God with the gifts he has given us. And who knows, we may learn something new.
We hope to create an environment that is fun, not intimidating. We are all learning and growing, so no pressure... You just have to enjoy what you do.
So we invited people to sign up for a table to display their Art/Hobby.
We ended up with 16 participants.
AMAZING !!! : )
On January 24th, starting at 1:15 p.m. ish, they gathered in the fellowship hall of Calvin CRC and set up. Just before our starting time of 2 p.m. we gathered together and opened in prayer. I will go table by table and insert what was in our brochure for the day.
I confess I may have missed a couple of people, and I apologize to those I may have missed.
"Instrument Repair and Guitar Kit Building”
by Michael
Caring for your instruments is simple and only needs a few tools. Come and find out what you need to do to make your instrument play well and look great!
I also enjoy building guitar kits, and I'll have a new kit that I'll be working on while we are at the show!
“Art Quilting”
by Cheryl
Wall and bed quilts that are more like art than like
traditional quilts
“Imperfect Creations”
by Gabby
Creative practice often comes with a pressure to make a perfect product, and that can often prevent people from enjoying their God-given creativity.
At this table, Gabby will be sharing some of her recent creative endeavours - both finished and unfinished, the inspiration behind the works, and encouragement to take up the mantle and make bad art yourself.
“Calvin Quilters”
by various Calvin members
We make quilts for individuals who need a "hug". To date, we have made quilts for several organizations to bring cheer and comfort.
We rely on donations of cotton fabric from individuals as well as scouring thrift stores for good buys. Calvin donates the quilt batting. Currently, we are a group of 5 - 7 ladies who meet bi-weekly at Calvin to sew. If you would like to learn and have a sewing machine, you are welcome to come.
“Two Lefties Playing!”
by Gwen & Bill
Bill will share pictures of the woodworking tables/desk/quilt ladder that he built, as well as two barn quilts.
Gwen will show quilts, including one huge wall hanging, free motioned, crocheted Afghan, memory jewelry art piece, small gifts made, with instructions where to get free patterns.
Oh, we also provided Coffee, Tea, Juice and goodies for people to rejuvenate
“Antique Egg Beaters and
Brass Candle Stick Holders”
by Dorothy
Collections gathered from going to flea markets, auctions and garage sales
“My childhood during World War II:
The miracle of our family's survival”
by Ineke
I started writing these books to understand my scattered memories of WWII. It turned out to be a story for others to read and fear.
The first book "One Thousand Fears" is the true story of my experiences and survival based on memory, family documents, and historic documents. The other books are historical fiction books situated in the same time and place as the nonfiction -- to present a more dramatic representation of what we experienced during and after the war -
a war is not over when the guns stop firing.
"Cardmaking”
by Betty
Cardmaking for different occasions.
“Crochet by Chris”
by Christine
Random items that I crochet when I have time
or to de-stress
A picture of the fellowship hall full of exhibitors ready for guests to arrive.
From the other side of the fellowship hall.
We also put couches in the middle so people could just rest as they visited with us.
“Puzzles, Puzzles, Puzzles”
by Sarah and Cheryl
Do you like puzzling or does it frustrate you?
Sarah and Cheryl will share the joy of puzzling with you, and techniques to help with borders and connecting piece to piece.
Cheryl's children also came and demonstrated their talent in Lego building. Awesome!
“Joy in the Process:
Art, Oceans and other means”
by Megan
I enjoy experimenting with different mediums such as acrylic and texture paints, watercolours, oil pastels, felt pens and papers.
Art can be a powerful tool for growth, learning and healing. Though, sometimes it is easy to forget the fun when we are our own worst critic or tend to have a perfectionistic mindset. I’m on a journey of learning to find joy in the process of creating.
“Wood crafts”
by Jonah
Wood crafts made with laser cutting and traditional tools
“Digital Illustration”
by Miranda
Story illustrations and designs drawn with a stylus and tablet
“Book Signing of ‘Tom Thomson: Journal of My Last Spring’ and Watch Battery Replacement”
by Tim
Author of published book Tom Thomson: Journal of My Last Spring. Available signed copies in return for a donation to charity as well as replacing watch batteries for free or for donation.
“Philip’s Glass Art”
by Philip
Displayed here you can find examples of some of the stained glass projects and various woodworking projects I have undertaken over the years. I greatly enjoy the sculptural side of stained glass and finding ways in which I can incorporate it with other mediums such as wood and furniture.
“Faith Through Art”
by Lloyd
Various drawings based on Christian themes.
We had about 40 ish people show up.
We felt it was a great success and hope to offer this again.
If you missed it, hopefully you will be able to come next time as a participant or a guest who wishes to learn and support.
Thanks for the idea, Phil, and the fellowship committee for all your hard work:
Megan, Phil, Gabby and Chelesy
Until next time D.V.
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