Fibers & Jubilation: Expressions of Liturgical Arts
With Gloria Dorve
November 2 - 8, 2025

This program begins Sunday, November 2 and ends Saturday, November 8. The fees listed at right include lodging and all meals (except “Commuter”, which includes a Commuter Meal Plan). An additional sliding scale Course Fee is required. For more information on our pricing, see our Pricing page.
Celebrate the joy of sacred creativity in this vibrant, hands-on class exploring the rich traditions and contemporary expressions of liturgical art. Fibers & Jubilation invites participants to co-create meaningful works of art—banners, paintings, textiles, and centerpieces—that uplift community worship and enliven sacred spaces.
Drawing from both historical traditions and personal faith practices, we’ll explore how visual art can embody themes of celebration, reflection, and spiritual connection. Emphasizing collaboration and community, this course welcomes artists of all backgrounds to engage with fiber, color, and symbol as tools for storytelling and transformation.
Together, we’ll create visual expressions of worship that are both rooted in tradition and alive with joyful experimentation. No prior experience necessary—just a willingness to bring your spirit and hands into the act of sacred making.
About the Faculty

Gloria Dorve
Gloria (she/her) is a wife, mother, grandmother, and a retired pastor from Madrid, Iowa. She has been a fiber artist since her days of 4-H sewing. Gloria has made large fabric installations in convention centers and synod assemblies, as well as for high school play sets. She often focuses on art that can be used […]
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