For over 30 years the Grünewald Guild has served as a creative and innovative example to the world of the transformative power of art and the sacred within the context of community. We are an ecumenical Christian community that embraces people of all journeys and traditions, serving as a sanctuary for their exploration of art, faith and the mystery of creation.
"There is nothing in the world more beautiful than the forest clothed to its very hollows in snow. It is the still ecstasy of nature, wherein every spray, every blade of grass, every spire of reed, every intricacy of twig, is clad with radiance."
-William Sharp
The new year has just begun, which means it's not too late to order a 2012 Guild calendar for yourself or others. Featuring art from faculty members and marking dates of the liturgical seasons and holidays, as well as providing a preview of the summer schedule, this is a great way to keep the art and spirit of the Grünewald Guild before you throughout the year. To order a copy simply click HERE.
January 13-16
Are you looking looking for a few days to get away and recharge, perhaps spend some time in thought and personal reflection...or just a chance to get outside and ski through snow woods and along crisp trails? We want to help make that happen, and to do so we are offering a discounted retreat on Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend that is 20% less than our normal rates. The retreat will begin with dinner on Friday and end after breakfast on Monday. The weekend has an open schedule and structure, allowing you complete freedom for how you would like to spend your time here. To reserve your spot, visit the retreat page on our website or give us a call at the office.
We know funds can be tight for students in college, seminary or grad school. We also know how important retreats and creative offerings can be during that season of life. In order to make it more affordable for current students to be able to visit the Guild and participate in our retreats and classes, we are now offering a student discount for lodging ($30/night) upon proof of current student status.
January 23-28
Find inspiration in the rich history of ceramics in the Americas! Scott Dillman and Sarah Jane Gray team up to explore the historical forms, techniques and firing processes of pre-Columbian pottery. Students will experiment with a variety of traditional processes for constructing both functional pottery and sculptural forms. This class will emphasize the development of a personal aesthetic through expressive use of form, texture, surface treatment and more. To register or for more information, visit the class page on our website.
We are announcing our first ever songwriting contest, organized by Guild faculty member Jan Krist!
Contest rules:
Songs must be written between January-May 2012 and e-mailed to Jan at jan@jankrist.net by May 5th in order to be considered.
Entry fee is $20 per song, limit of 2 songs per entrant. Make checks out to Jan Krist (contact Jan for mailing information).
Four finalists will be chosen by June 1st, 2012. Finalists must be willing to travel to the Guild on the weekend of July 27-28 where they will receive meals and accomodations.
Performance of finalists will occur at the Guild "Coffeehouse" on Friday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. The Guild Music in the Meadow concert performers will decide upon a winner that night, wiht the winner being invited to be the opening act at the concert at Icicle Creek Center for the Arts in Leavenworth on Saturday, July 28. All other finalists are invited to attaend the concert as our guests.
Winner will also receive free tuition to a future Guild event and promotion through the Grünewald Guild website.
After a busy holiday season with our staff, we are happy to announce that our Monday evening open studio sessions are beginning again for locals interested in coming out and spending time in our studios. Cost for each session is for materials only and can be worked out with each instructor. Studios are open from 6-9 pm each Monday night and include:
Ceramics (Scott Dillman, Pottery Studio - "the Pot Shop")
Weaving (Liz Caemmerer, Fiber Arts Studio)
Drawing (Sarah Jane Gray, Painting Studio)
