Driftwood Mobile Workshop

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In this workshop, participants will create a hanging fish mobile inspired by Jesus’ call to “Follow me” (Matthew 4:19). Through gentle, creative making, we will reflect on what it means to listen, respond, and follow.

Using white crayons, participants will create patterns freely or with simple stencils before painting over them with watercolours, allowing the designs to be revealed. Fish shapes will then be traced, cut out, and assembled onto twine, before being hung from a piece of driftwood to create a finished mobile.

The slow, repetitive nature of drawing, painting, and assembling supports wellbeing by encouraging calm focus and mindful attention. Working with watercolour and simple construction helps reduce stress, supports creativity without pressure, and allows participants to feel present in the moment while creating something meaningful to take home.

In this workshop, participants will explore styrofoam printing as a simple and expressive way to reflect on the Fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23). Through the imagery of fruit, we will consider which qualities we feel drawn to, which we notice growing in our lives, and which we may wish to nurture more deeply.

Using Styrofoam sheets, participants will draw fruit shapes and patterns, carving gently into the surface to create a printing plate. These plates will then be inked and printed repeatedly to form colourful fruit patterns. The repeated printing process encourages experimentation, play, and reflection, allowing each design to develop naturally over time.

Printmaking supports wellbeing by offering a grounding, hands‑on process that rewards patience and curiosity. The rhythmic actions of inking, pressing, and lifting prints help calm the mind, build focus, and provide a satisfying sense of achievement. This workshop creates space to slow down, reflect, and enjoy the process of creating while exploring spiritual growth in a gentle and accessible way.