Events

Painting on Black Canvas – Deb Rolfs

Painting on a black canvas creates dramatic contrast and gives your painting a unique, graphic feel. It allows you to use a new approach, focusing on highlights, and is simply just fun to do! We will begin by discussing composition and important things to note about working on black – and then we will delve […]

07 Mar

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cedar Valley

5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090

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Icon Painting Our Lady of Guadalupe – Katherine de Shazer

Our Lady of Guadalupe, An Icon Not Made by Human Hands: Revelation 12:1 reads, “A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.” In the year 1531, the cloak or tilma of Juan Diego was miraculously […]

13 - 16 Mar

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cedar Valley

5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090

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Needle Felt Hummingbird Nests with Eggs – Justine Heinrichs

This workshop is for anyone. Participants will use wool and dyed locks and maybe a bit of nature to create these adorable nests with eggs. They are great as gifts or spring decoration. Bring a friend! All materials are provided.

21 Mar

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cedar Valley

5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090

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Creative One-of-a-Kind Tote – Katherine de Shazer

Create the perfect all-purpose tote, the creative front patchwork pocket will set your tote above everyone else’s when you are out & about. The front pocket is made from various remnants randomly pieced together with perhaps a bit of bling or slow stitch! The finished bag is 15” x 15” x 4” in size, features […]

11 - 12 Apr

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cedar Valley

5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090

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Watercolor Excitement 1 with Joyce Eesley

Joyce returns to Cedar Valley to teach watercolor painting through demonstrations and ample painting time. This popular class will teach you how to layer your washes until you have the right value, creating contrast. Students come away with a solid understanding of the essentials of value, color theory, and composition. Classes are small and relaxed. […]

17 - 19 Apr

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cedar Valley

5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090

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Creating in Community

Are you a motivated creator, but can’t find the time or space to get your projects done? Do you start projects, but wish you had some other creative minds to bounce ideas around or share techniques? Escape your everyday responsibilities for a weekend of uninterrupted time to gather, share, and create with other makers of […]

23 - 26 Apr

4:00 pm - 11:00 am

Daycholah Center

W1010 Spring Grove Road, Ripon, WI 54971

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Sustainability Saves Retreat

The Wisconsin Conference Creation Care Team invites you to a Saturday and, optionally, a Friday overnight at Daycholah Center. Our gathering is intended for those in your congregation who are responsible for buildings and grounds/infrastructure, as well as any green team members. One of the first steps toward making our facilities more sustainable is to […]

01 - 02 May

All Day

Daycholah Center

W1010 Spring Grove Road, Ripon, WI 54971

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Spring Migration Weekend

Usher in spring in the Northwoods and see flowering trees, migrating birds, and more signs of the changing seasons at Moon Beach’s “Spring Migration” Retreat! This adult retreat will include time for birding on and off-site (up to 1 mi optional walking on paved paths), nature-focused worship and reflection, community activities, and more! You don’t […]

01 - 03 May

3:00 pm - 11:00 am

Moon Beach

1487 Moon Beach Road, St. Germain, WI 54558

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Light it Up! – Enamel with Beth Ratledge

Join us in a fascinating workshop where you’ll transform powdered glass and copper into a usable piece of art. Beth will guide you through the enameling process and then attaching your pieces to a switch plate. A single toggle switch plate and all other workshop supplies are included.

02 May

9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Cedar Valley

5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090

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Dressing Up Watercolor with Ink | Ed Fenendael

Ed Fenendael teaches you how to add ink to your watercolor pieces to increase detail, excitement, and emphasis. A supply list will be sent | Lunch included

08 - 10 May

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Cedar Valley

5349 County Road D, West Bend, WI 53090

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Spring Extreme Makeover

Skilled laborers of all kinds are invited to join us for an intense week of improvements around camp! Anyone with the skills and love for construction, painting, sewing, landscaping, etc. is welcome to participate in a week of rejuvenation for our beloved site! There is no cost for volunteers lodging, meals, and amenities. You will […]

11 - 15 May

3:00 pm - 11:00 am

Moon Beach

1487 Moon Beach Road, St. Germain, WI 54558

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Moon Beach Spring Work Weekend

Moon Beach relies on volunteers throughout the year to keep our sanctuary functional and beautiful! If you love this place, enjoy creating community around shared goals, and have wanted to see what happens “behind the scenes” at Moon Beach, this event is for you! There is no cost for volunteers lodging, meals, and amenities. You […]

15 - 17 May

3:00 pm - 11:00 am

Moon Beach

1487 Moon Beach Road, St. Germain, WI 54558

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