The week of July 25, six kids gathered for a week-long camp exploring
the art of stained-glass, unde the direction of Brenda Bellamy. They had
the opportunity to make their own small stained glass windows, display
their work in the Cathedral Chapel, visit a glass-making studio, learn
about the history, science and making of stained glass, explore the
use of stained glass in the Cathedral as well as other area churches
and buildings. It was a busy week!
Corinna Laughlin teaches about the importance of art in our liturgy and
worship.
Father Tom Lucas, SJ, gives a behind-the-scenes tour of his own studio.
Exploring the art of Seattle University with Father Tom Lucas.
Father Ryan helps the campers experience anew the beauty of the
Cathedral's stained-glass windows.
Visiting a local glass studio.
Designing and making their own windows!
My name is Gemini Samarasinghe. I am a St. Therese Catholic Academy
graduate and an incoming freshman to Holy Names Academy. I am most proud
of myself for being an avid swimmer, violin soloist, dystopian writer
and reader as well as women’s self-defense 1st degree black belt
fighter. My family has been St. James Cathedral Parishioners since 2008,
and it’s been more than the greatest pleasure. I’m an alter server as
well as a teen faith mentor for the special needs children. My
stained glass project reflects a chalice and a host, I believe the most
important part of Mass is the Eucharist. I feel it portrays me to be
closer to God. The colors I chose represent the lighting during the
Eucharist part of mass; shades of amber, yellow and white. I am
thankful that I got to be a part of this wonderful camp with amazing
friends and teachers and volunteers who share their insight as well as
donate money, time, and knowledge. Being part of St. James
Cathedral will cherish with me, and even after on. “The Eucharist is the
sacrament of cosmic remembrance: it is indeed a restoration of love as
the very life of the world.” ―
Alexander Schmemann
My name is Emily Amesquita and I am going to be an 8th grader at Our
Lady of Guadalupe School in West Seattle. I am very thankful for
the opportunity to work with stained glass here at St. James Cathedral.
It truly deepens my appreciation for the beautiful windows we see at
church, in glass factories, museums, and art studios. This is a
representation of the manger scene; the star shining bright in the sky,
the glowing warmth coming from the manger. The different shades of
blue in the sky represent the fact that the star was present all through
the day. It didn’t go away after a few hours. It was there
through all the different shades of blue the sky goes through in a day.
I hope my art has inspired you, and I hope you feel at home in Jesus’s
loving embrace.
My name is Miriam Fox. I am home educated, and my hobbies include
playing flute, softball, and sketching. My stained glass piece is a
picture of the Holy Spirit hovering over the chalice. I made the dove
out of mirror shards to remind us that we should see Jesus in everyone,
including ourselves. I have really enjoyed this camp, and have learned a
lot. All of our materials were donated, and there were also a lot of
people who donated time to help out at camp. I hope you enjoy my piece.
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With gratitude to
· Father Michael G. Ryan
· Corinna
Laughlin
· Father Tom Lucas, SJ
· Jim Flanagan, Fremont Antique
Glass
· Jim Perry, Perry Studios
· Rasika Sigera
· Kathy
Johnson and Glass Expressions
· Michelle Nicholas and Seattle Stained
Glass
· John Riley
· David Murphy
· Dorene Cropley
· Marty
Young
· Theresa Van de Ven
Giving praise to God
from Whom
all blessings flow,
Brenda Bellamy
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