Artist | Workshop Facilitator | Spiritual Director

Heidi Helser Photography-95-Valerie Sjodin copy 2

WELCOME!

I’m so glad you stopped by.

My passion is encouraging people to connect with God through creativity. Teaching Art Journaling and Art & Faith workshops in person and online are ways I live out that passion and connect with other like-hearted people. Through teaching and writing, my hope is to inspire people to believe in their creative ability, and to connect with God through the creative process. Taking time to listen and respond to God through art making is a natural part of my life and faith journey, a combination of being and doing, a collaboration and conversation with God.

“LOVE GOD
Love Others ~ Make it Beautiful”

– my life motto

NEW E-Course
Now Open for Registration

Bible Journaling with Stencils & More E-Course will help you take your Bible journaling to the next level, using stencils designed by Valerie, produced by StencilGirl® Products (stencilgirlproducts.com). In this course, each Bible journaling lesson includes HD video showing detailed step-by-step processes of Bible journaling. The lessons range from simple, journaling with dry media in the margin, to more complex mixed media. This class is more than learning art techniques. Scripture is woven in throughout the class. There is a lesson on how to do a word study, which is often the basis for developing meaningful imagery. In this course, you will see how to use symbolism to deepen the spiritual meaning of your Bible journal pages.