Upcoming Summer Workshops in July and August 2025!

It's a long story that began eight years ago when my husband and I got married at the Los Altos United Methodist Church. Later, we moved to Alameda Island. Six years ago, I was provided with my first temporary church studio at Twin Towers United Methodist Church while working on the thesis project for my second master's degree. Then, I was offered the teaching opportunity to the first church group, the women's group from the Embrace Church.

Responding to God for the gifts He has equipped me with throughout my journey, through both the ups and downs. Witness this special season of merger between Embrace Church and Twin Towers United Methodist Church, these two churches share the same address and architecture. 

The Goodness of God is pouring down. 

Six years ago, I started an online group called "Art and Faith." Having been informed in September 2024 about the church space again, I took a brave step in my response to God in May 2025. I wrote down the Art Project Proposal in the Church during the first week of June, and I still kept the same name from six years ago. Now, in early July, a new journey begins! 

This workshop series is specially designed for the church fellowship group, "Art and Faith." My role as a teaching artist here is to provide art support and walk alongside; we all personally seek the Presence of God in the same sacred space, but with our unique approach to expressing or communicating in art, using a personal preferred media on art-making, go through a deeper personal connection in Faith and Spiritual Reflection. The purpose of this art project is to serve the Christian community, as Art and Faith converge to promote individual well-being, spiritual growth, healing, and outreach through Art as Worship. 

To sign up, please email your name and contact information to FanLu.Art@gmail.com🌻You will receive a confirmation email with details regarding available seats, as well as a suggested list of art materials and other relevant information. 

There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the heavens. … He has made everything beautiful in its time. - Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11

The upcoming community-centered teaching event will be a two-day workshop titled "Sketching Summertime," taking place in August 2025 at Julie's Coffee and Tea Garden, located at 1223 Park St, Alameda, CA. This follows the previous teaching event, "Sketching Springtime," held in April 2025. 

As I mentioned earlier, it was a "Start Small. Begin!" moment; now it's another wonderful time to "Keep Exploring!"

You are the light that gives light to the world. 

A city that is built on a hill cannot be hidden. - Matthew 5:14

Participants can register for one day or both days! Each day features unique content. Learn more details and sign up at order.juliestea.com/happenings