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Sacred Studio, Birmingham, AL (2026)

12/02/2024

We’re back in 2025! Registration opens December 4!

01/09/2023

We are thrilled to have Margaret Young teaching our Drawing Near: How to Doodle Your Way to God studio!

Margaret has been a leader in Christian Ministries in Atlanta, GA, for over 30 years, leading Bible Studies, Sunday School classes, and other small groups on a volunteer basis. Her greatest passion is to help people grasp that God is real and to help them come to know Him. She is a graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary and is an author of 3 books that she shares in small group settings. Her latest book is called, Drawing Near: How To Doodle Your Way To God, which teaches how to use visual journaling to grow a dynamic, engaging prayer life.

Margaret and her husband Bill have two grown sons who also live in Atlanta.

01/06/2023

We’re so excited to have Whitney and Lynnette teaching our Oily Make & Takes for Your Health & Wellness studio!

After experiencing healthy results with essential oils, together in friendship, Whitney Till and Lynette Williams, haven't been able to stop sharing how impactful essential oils can be. Come hear their stories, and find out how these oils can make a difference in your health.

01/04/2023

We’re counting down the days til Sacred Studio and class!

Caroline loves flowers - growing them, arranging them, and giving them to others! Since she was a little girl she's been creating arrangements for guests and friends, and more recently has enjoyed freelancing for wedding florists and managing her little side hustle - Scissortail Florals. After living in several states across the country serving in various churches and ministries, Caroline moved back "home" to the south this past summer to join the Women's Ministry team here at Covenant Presbyterian Church.

12/22/2022

We can’t wait for Reilly Williamson to teach our Language of Flowers studio!

Reilly loves all things floral and seeks to make surroundings beautiful. What began as a hobby and favors for friends has turned into a freelance floral business in Auburn, AL. She has decorated country clubs, restaurants, and homes for charity events. She has done flowers for weddings, showers, parties, and graduations as well as dance bouquets and corsages. Reilly wants to see everyone be successful at floral design by following their own personal style.
Reilly loves Jesus, her husband Rob, her two college-aged daughters and blessing those around her with the Lord's blessing of flowers.

12/21/2022

We are so excited to have Mary Williamson teaching our Introduction to Knitting studio!!

Mary learned to knit from her mother. Her early projects were misshapen sweaters that never fit! Years later, as a fairly young mother, she took it back up and met fellow knitters. Over the years, they have shared patterns and knitted washcloths, scarves, baby items, hats, and sweaters - you name it. When knitters want to relax or unwind from the day, out come the needles. Now that Mary's group are grannies, they still knit and love to teach others. No mistake bothers any of them because they have made them all many times.

12/20/2022

We are thrilled to have Amelia Strauss teaching our iPhone Photography studios!

Amelia grew up in Birmingham dabbling in photography throughout high school and college. Early on she worked in a film lab and taught photography courses while pursuing and growing her own studio. Based out of Los Angeles, Amelia traveled internationally, with the bulk of her work consisting of destination weddings and editorial commercial jobs. Over the years, Amelia's work has been featured in numerous publications and won industry awards. Upon starting a family, Amelia and her husband returned to Birmingham, and she's been a stay-at-home mom for the last six years.

12/17/2022

We’re all eager for Meredith Rodgers’ Cake Decorating and Piping studio!

Meredith is a fulltime mom with a small home-based cakery, MBR Baked Goods and Curations. As funny as it sounds, she gained her love of baking when she was young by watching Paula Deen put butter in everything on the Food Network. She has come a long way from her amateur skills of dusting powdered sugar on orange slices and honed her expertise while studying Hospitality Management at Ole Miss. Oxford, MS, is where she gained her cake-decorating skills by beginning work at a local bakery as one of their cake bakers and working her way up to lead decorator. Over the years, she has baked in restaurants, bakeries, country clubs, event spaces, and out of her home. Meredith has a love for all things creative, from crafting with her kids to wood-working with her dad, but her favorite medium is a buttercream-filled piping bag.

Meredith and her husband, Phillip, moved to Birmingham six years ago. They live in Homewood with their two energetic, sweet boys, Dean and George, and their puppy, Ginger Rodgers.

12/15/2022

We can’t wait for Becky Parkey’s Valentine Cookie Decorating studio!

Becky lives in Franklin, TN with her husband Dan. They have two children Harper, a 2015 Samford graduate and Carter, a 2018 Auburn graduate. Cookie (Becky) and Pops (Dan) spend lots of time in Birmingham playing with their two grandchildren Owen (4) and Everly (2 ½) who live in Vestavia Hills. They are excited for the upcoming marriage of their son Carter to Layton Dyess - at Covenant in June 2023.

Becky is an avid home baker and gingerbread fan. She is a self-taught baker and makes all types of cookies and other baked goods for her family and friends. She is excited to teach you how to make some fun Valentine Cookies to share with the ones you love.

12/14/2022

We’re so happy Maggie O'Connor is teaching our Lenten and Easter Wreath studio!!

Maggie is a member at Covenant Presbyterian Church and serves on the Flower Guild to provide flower arrangements for worship services on Sundays. Maggie is married to Tyler and they have two kids, Daniel and Carolyn Joy. She is excited to be leading a wreath making studio this year.

12/12/2022

We are over the moon to have teaching our Painted Wooden Easter Eggs studio!

Ever since Elizabeth was little, she has been creating, collecting, painting, drawing, making a mess, what she likes to call organized chaos. Her first studio was the small closet beside her den. Elizabeth's parents graciously let her use that space and fill it with art supplies. Spurred on by her excellent art teacher Mrs. Fitts in high school, Elizabeth began exploring various media. She went on to study art in college under her favorite professor Morty and learned to love the process of mark making and layers. Painting is how she processes-slowing down, watching paint dry-it's an act of worship, meditation and reflection.

Elizabeth and her husband, Josh, moved to Birmingham 4 years ago. Most of their time is spent wrangling their crew of four energetic, fun, crazy boys, Bridger, Sibbes, Holden, and Kuyper.

12/09/2022

We can’t wait to have Rebekah Hewett teach our Kingdom-Minded Crafting with Kids and Grandkids studio!

Rebekah lives in Homewood, AL, with her husband, Hunter, their 5-year-old twins, Mary Hunt and Everett, and 3-year-old daughter, Holland. The Craft Kit Co. was created out of a love for doing crafts with her kids and wanting to help others do the same by simplifying the process to create intentional time with your little ones! One of her favorite things is sitting at her very well-loved dining table, doing crafts with her children or doing some work and being near them while they create. It's fun to watch them create (so differently from each other) and watch as they gain confidence, creativity, and work on fine motor skills.
She has learned that most kids love a project or craft. Often when their hands are busy they are free to talk. She has an Elementary Education degree from Auburn University. The Craft Kit Co. has been an answer to so many prayers of combining all of her favorite things and it has been a blast so far. Rebekah is thankful that God has opened up so many doors and placed so many encouraging friends and partnerships along the way.

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