About
Signs of Grace Workshops
The Signs of Grace workshops will awaken your senses and creativity. Write, draw, listen to one another, and give supportive feedback in the wonderful creative space at Summer Studios Arts Academy.
How often do you allow yourself to spend time reflecting, writing, doing artwork, and connecting with yourself and others? We’d love for you to join us.
The six-week Signs of Grace workshop is led by Brenda Knepper. Writers and other creative folks working in any genre or media, and from all levels of experience, are welcome. Workshops and classes are held at:
Summer Studios Arts Academy
Classes / Workshops / Kids & Teens
Individual attention, small group classes, high standards, relaxed atmosphere, beginner to professional
Call for current class schedule or more information: 310.325.8801, or inquire via email.
INSTRUCTOR
Based in Long Beach, California, Brenda Knepper has been a creative director and communications manager for almost two decades. Currently the director of university communications at CSU Dominguez Hills, she is also a freelance writer, graphic design instructor, and versatile artist who works in a variety of media — including calligraphy, digital and pen-and-ink illustration, photo colorization, and ceramic sculpture.
Brenda credits several sources that served as inspiration for the Signs of Grace workshops: Ira Progoff’s Intensive Journal method, Patricia McFall’s Programs for Writers at CSU Fullerton, Christie Havey-Smith’s Writing Grace workshop at Loyola Marymount University, and the late Frederick Franck’s Confronting the Human drawing retreat. Brenda holds a B.A. in Humanities and an M.A. in Arts and Humanities.
