What difference does it make that the Lord lives within us? Steve reflects on the power of the word of Christ living in us. He urges us to maintain our confidence in the transforming power of Jesus.

Who is Christ? The Lord of the Church is glorious and of great power. Steve reviews prophecies of Christ's work of redemption and relationship.

What is creativity? A power given to only the enlightened few? No! Instead, creativity is an acquired skill that takes practice. In this interactive session, we will explore creativity as problem-solving with three components:...

Insignificant details need to remain in diaries; worthwhile details go in literature. But how can we decipher between the insignificant and worthwhile when writing about personal experiences? Phyllis will draw from her experience...

Arthur Plotnik said, “You write to communicate to the hearts and minds of others what’s burning inside you. And we edit to let the fire show through the smoke.” What do editors wish you knew about clearing the smoke in your own...

Congregational singability requires a melody that delights and harmony that convinces. Concepts and skills for writing successful four-part harmony include chords, cadences, voice leading, and harmonic progression.

Have you been writing for years but still feel like your storytelling isn’t as engaging or compelling as it could be? Do you wish you were one of those authors whose readers are so drawn in that they think they are the main...

Do you have trouble finding age-appropriate models? Are you looking for techniques to age a model or make him or her appear younger? Learn the visual clues that help illustrate the aging process. We will practice these techniques...

This workshop is a continuation of part 1. How many readers avoid doctrinal articles because they are heavy and dry? Can we present deep truths with simple clarity? And in a way that connects with the reader? Are we guided by...

Some poets, being dead, yet speak . . . because we are still listening. Why do we still like to hear and quote poets like Frost, Watts, Whittier, and Shakespeare—what did they more than others? We’ll study the crafting of poetic...

Theme is the glue that holds a story together, but sometimes we get stuck in it. We will examine how and when we identify theme, where we should put it, and why we allow it to sabotage our stories.

Would you like to learn to paint with watercolors? In the first class, we will focus on basic exercises.

Some professionals discount rhyme in poetry as cheap technique. Though rhyme alone does not deliver poetic quality, poetic language infused with winsome rhyme forms a stirring combination near the apex of language. Let’s study...

What makes some photos pop and others fizzle? In this workshop we’ll discuss this question in an attempt to help us take better photos with whatever equipment we have. We’ll also discuss common terms, learning what they mean and...

If we are to serve the Lord by writing, design, and art, our basis must be clear: a surrendered life. Steve considers how Christians treat the sins of humanity in their literature and art.

The pace of new hymns being published exploded in the late twentieth century and is still expanding today. Discover how these hymns combine tradition with innovation, including some hymns by Mennonites.

We’ll focus on arranging still lifes, close-ups, and portraits, using props from nature and everyday life. Learn how sunlight and cropping can enhance the subject. Then we’ll turn that photo into a canvas or gift.

We use words to distinguish things, name them, and communicate with others. Writers who command language command the ability to communicate their meaning with clarity and precision. This workshop encourages and enables writers to...

How many readers avoid doctrinal articles because they are heavy and dry? Can we present deep truths with simple clarity? And in a way that connects with the reader? Are we guided by God’s Spirit or by our hobbyhorse? Are we...

God is the Author of order and structure. A hierarchy of authority and order promotes productivity in life, while confusion and disorder militate against it. Can these principles be applied to the design of a book, a catalog, or...