See Highlights of the Guild Tour to Greece, May 2-16, 2009
Castles and Cathedrals of the English Countryside, May 6-18
Gilly Sakakini, Guild Faculty member, is hosting an art tour of the English countryside, with visits to cathedrals, country chapels and historic sites. Richard and Liz Caemmerer will travel as artists-in-residence, focusing particularly upon the liturgical artwork of Stanley Spencer. Workshops by Gilly and Richard in sketching, painting and fabric dyeing are included in this unforgettable experience.
Cost of this tour is 800 British pounds, which is approximately $1300 U.S. Dollars at the current exchange rate. This includes all accomodations, meals, travel and art materials during the tour. It does not include airfare to and from London, three meals (one lunch, two dinners) that we plan to have in local restaurants, or personal spending money.
Participants are asked to send a deposit of $500 U.S. Dollars to the Guild by December 31st. Reservations will be kept in order of deposits received. All other interested parties will be kept on a waiting list. The balance of the costs will need to be paid by March 31, 2010, based upon the current exchange rate.
If you are interested in participating, contact Dan at dan@artfaith.com for more information.
Delegation to Chiapas, MX, March 6-14
Our friends at One Equal Heart Foundation are leading a journey into the heart of Chiapas to visit the Tseltal Maya People living in the region of the Jesuit Mission of Bachajon. The delegation will also take in the breathtaking natural beauty of Chiapas and enter into the mystery of ancient Mayan ruins.
The cost of the trip is $900 plus airfare and some miscellaneous expenses. Jeannie Berwick will be facilitating the trip. She has been facilitating delegations to Chiapas since 1998. If you're interested, please contact One Equal Heart Foundation and they'll send you an application. You don't have to speak Spanish to participate!
Russian Sacred Art Tour with Fr. Ilya Gotlinsky, June 11-27
The tour cost based on 25 participants is 3800 USD / 2700 EUR, and includes accommodations at three star hotels, transportation, tours, entry fees, and most meals. The sign-up deadline is March 11, 2010. If you are interested in joining the tour, please see www.orthodoxtours.com. Due to the constantly changing prices on oil and unpredictable air taxes, the price may be adjusted before departure. Participants will be notified immediately if any changes in the price will occur.
Directed Retreats
Some come to the Guild campus merely to enjoy our beautiful setting, warm hospitality and accepting community. Others would like a Guild-directed retreat, whether in art instruction, spiritual direction or a special worship experience. Let us know what you are seeking; the Guild has access to lots of gifted people to create an unforgettable retreat for your group!
If you are either a student or a faculty member and would like to partner with the Guild for a creative educational extension program, please contact us at office@artfaith.com or call (509) 763-3693.
Directed Studies
