Build an art project with us as we contemplate God’s creation during the Lent season.

Our project as a congregation is to build a piece of sculpture around the themes of Lent and our environmental crisis. We want to ask, “What is important for me to nurture in order to look after’s God’s Earth?”

We plan to build our sculpture over the course of five weeks and display it for Easter.

This sculpture project is headed by Imogen Paton, founder of Arts Against Abuse and a local member of our community. Please visit her Social Creatures gallery to see her collection of sculptures made from household waste.

The sculpture-building process will take place over five weeks:

February 26: Sorting and Core Building

The introductory class will involve sorting collected household plastics, delegate tasks, and begin building the sculpture’s core. This class is appropriate for all ages to attend.

March 5: Building Features

The second class will be a continuation of the build, and we will finish completing features. This class is appropriate for art-loving eight-year-olds and older.

March 12: Final Build and Papier Mâché

The third class will complete any final amendments to the build and the addition of a papier mâché layer. This class is appropriate for art-loving eight-year-olds and older.

March 19: Base Painting

The fourth class will be painting the base layer.  This class is appropriate for ages thirteen and older.

March 26: Finishing

The fifth and final class will involve detailing and finishing the sculpture. This class is appropriate for ages thirteen and older.

Please note that children attending these classes must be accompanied by an adult. Please also note that there is a limit of 15 participants per class.