FSA Week 2 | Practicing Presence: Mark, Pause, Breathe
With Laurie Rudel and Adele Caemmerer
November 1 - 7, 2026
This week-long course is part of our annual Fall Sacred Arts (FSA) Program, beginning on Sunday, November 1st and ending on Saturday, November 7th. Class takes place Monday morning through Friday morning, with additional programming on Sunday and Saturday.
Join Laurie Rudel & Adele Caemmerer in an exploratory week of contemplative drawing exercises. This course invites us to slow down and experience the power of art as a form of active meditation. Together we will explore how basic art materials and simple steps can create an interior spaciousness and ground us in the present moment. Through guided practice and experimentation, students will develop a set of approaches for art-making in a contemplative way. Each day we will explore and practice meditative methods of art making using a variety of media.
What creative modalities are used in this course?
Drawing & Mixed-Media
What will class time be like?
You will engage in a variety of mark-making exercises that encourage you to explore and shift into a contemplative state of mind. In addition you will be given time to develop their own contemplative drawing practice.
Will I need to work outside of class?
No, all projects can be completed within the allotted class time, however you are welcome to use the studio outside of class.
Do I need experience to take this class?
All experience levels welcome, including beginners
What do I need to bring to class?
Wear appropriate clothing for comfort and warmth dependent on the weather. We may go outside as part of class. Materials will be provided, however you are welcome to bring a personal journal, sketchbook, and any other materials that illicit your creative inspiration.
About the Faculty
Laurie Rudel
Laurie Rudel is a retired pastor who served the congregation of Queen Anne Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Seattle for nearly 26 years before retiring in 2017. Throughout her life, she has nurtured a love affair with the arts: music, dance, writing, fiber arts, as well as visual arts. She has formal training as […]
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Adele Caemmerer
After coming to the Guild as a staffer in 1987, Adele met and married Mike, Guild founders, Richard and Liz Caemmerer’s son. Adele and Mike ventured overseas to teach in international schools. Along with their two daughters, they travelled between Asia and America, spending many summers in Plain with the Guild community. Alongside teaching art, […]
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