Saturday Workshops
and Lectures

August 7 ~ 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
A Day of Immersion

A day of immersion to help understand  the process of The Saint John’s Bible, experience Visio Divina, watch artisans of the Calligraphy Guild of Indiana at work  and view the free exhibit.
Cafeteria open 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Lecture:
Early Writing and Materials from 2200 BC through the Renaissance
Speaker: John M. Lawrence
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2 p.m./Fee $10

August 14 
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Workshop:
Creating your own Manuscript Page
Erika Woods          
Fee $35 (includes lunch)

1p.m. – 4 p.m. Lecture:
Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts:
Treasures & History

John M. Lawrence                  
Fee $20

August 21
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Lecture Series:
Dr. Jennifer Lee ~
The Medieval Art of Illuminated Manuscripts
Dr. Jamie Higgs ~
Medieval Manuscripts: The ‘Power’ of the Page
John M. Lawrence ~
Book of Hours:  The “Cathedral in the Hand”: Symbolism & Culture
Fee $35 (includes lunch)


August 28 
9a.m. – 4 p.m. Workshop:
Introduction to the Script of the Middle Ages
Erika Woods   
Fee $35 (includes lunch)

Sunday Workshops
and Lectures

Each Sunday starts with
11a.m. ~ Mass (optional)
12 noon ~ Lunch for $8.25 (optional)
1p.m. – 4p.m. ~ Exhibit
1p.m. ~ Workshop / Lecture
3p.m. ~
Visio Divina  Prayer focusing on one art image of The Saint John’s Bible
Presenters: Colleen Velez & Joe Geiman

A different workshop or lecture each Sunday at 1 p.m. (listed below)

August 8
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Lecture:
History of Illumination & Scribing of the Bible /John M. Lawrence - Fee $15

August 15
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Workshop:
Journaling with Art
Sr. Cathy Anne Lepore, OSB
- Fee $15

August 22
1p.m. – 3 p.m. Lecture:
Book of Hours: The Cathedral in the Hand
John M. Lawrence
- Fee $15

August 29 
(last day of exhibit)
No workshop or Lecture

1p.m. – 4p.m. ~ Exhibit

Free exhibit is open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. – Noon and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
 
If you would like to stay for lunch, please call one week in advance to make a reservation. Lunch cost, $8.25 per person.

Monday - Friday

In addition to the free exhibit, we are offering the following related events.

Tuesday, August 17
6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sr. Sandra Schweitzer, OSF
3rd annual Catholic Identity Series ~
What’s the Center for a Woman Artist?

We bring all that we are into our art. We bring all that we are into our spirituality.
Sr. Sandra will present what that means through the work of women visual artists.
Fee is $25 (includes dinner)

Thursday, August 19
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Sr. Kathleen Yeadon,OSB &
Rev. Callie Smith                            
Come enjoy a dramatic presentation and experience the spiritual practice of
Lectio Divina: Drinking from the Well,
John’s Gospel Chapter 4 - Fee $15

Tuesday, August 24
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sr. Juliann Babcock, OSB Prioress
Lectio Divina: Story of Creation
During this time of Lectio Divina, we will reflect on the story of creation both from the Book of Genesis and the artwork in
The Saint John's Bible. - Fee $15

Do not miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The exhibit is free of charge through the generosity of
John M. Lawrence, Consultant on Medieval and Renaissance Artifacts.

All Church and faith groups are welcome, as well as historical societies, women and men’s groups, art students, families, collectors, calligraphers, and book clubs.


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