In this magical and creative workshop, participants learn to create the illusion of light emerging from within, using light pencils on squares of dark paper. Professional quality supplies ensure spectacular results (as evidenced in previous workshops with kids as young as nine). Templates for symbols related to the Gathering theme (such as hearts, spirals, etc.) will be available. When completed, these squares will fit together, like puzzle pieces, into a large, colorful, Greek-key style spiral (approx. 36-42” square). Due to preparations before the workshop, the designs in each participant’s personal square will be surprisingly interconnected to each adjacent square, creating a macrocosm of interrelated art for display during the gathering. Participants take their own artwork home after the Gathering, along with a .pdf of the group piece (available to all gathering participants). Early finishers may create a small, inspirational personal collage that incorporates the Gathering logo and others may take the collage materials with them to complete after the workshop.
