Weavings

July 27, 2007 · by Christine

I am back from several days on Vancouver Island where my husband and I took a Celtic Art and Design class together.  When we were in Ireland in June I was captivated by the woven strands and spirals in the art everywhere, so it was a gift to learn how to do this.  I thoroughly enjoyed the class and created several small pieces to be added to my Praying with the Elements project, which is just about ready to go to the printer — now to find a reasonably priced printshop!  This was the first time we ever took an art class together and it was a delight.  I have some work to catch up on and another short trip before the summer is over, but so far this summer has been a great gift and I can hardly keep up with the epiphanies I have been having.  Once the traveling is done I’ll have more time to write about those.   In the meantime, here’s a peek at some of the Celtic designs I created around earth, water, fire, wind, and a fun knot design.  These and others will go in this booklet along with lots of photo images and some written reflections — I have had such joy putting this together.  Look for your chance to order a copy in mid-August!

Blessed weekend, may you experience the unity and weaving together of all things in a simple moment of summer  delight.

-Christine Valters Paintner @ Abbey of the Arts

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