The Red Thread: the Journey through the Labyrinth
With Elijah Turrell
October 10 - 12, 2025
A Weekend Journey
Labyrinths have been part of the human experience for thousands of years across all cultures. They are maps which can guide us, both spiritually and physically, to a greater understanding of who we are as humans. In this workshop we will use a ruler and compass to draw these simple, yet profound, designs from all over the world.
Over the course of the weekend, students will learn to understand the historical ideas of the labyrinth, how to draw labyrinths from ancient and medieval cultures, and how to construct original labyrinths. Through practical demonstrations and hands-on learning, we will construct labyrinths from Crete, France, and contemporary designs.
This class begins Friday evening and runs through Saturday evening. See below for the weekend schedule.
Friday
3pm+ Arrival (anytime after 3pm)
6pm Dinner
7pm Class introductions and session 1
Saturday
8am Breakfast
9am Matins
9:30am Class session 2
1pm Lunch
2pm Class session 3
4:30pm Free time and studio wrap up
6pm Dinner
7pm Vespers
Sunday
9am Closing celebration
10am Brunch
No prior experience is necessary.
About the Faculty
Elijah Turrell
Elijah Turrell is a Liturgical Artist from Seattle, WA. He hold an B.A. in Sociology from the University of Oklahoma and an M.A. in Traditional Arts from the University of Wales, School of Traditional Art. Originally from Oklahoma, he served three tours as a Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy. It was while stationed at the military […]
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