About
CANVAS BLESSINGS introduces you to painting through easy, step-by-step instruction which allows you to release your fears about art so that you can discover a new you by gaining the confidence you need to unlock your inner artist.
But, Canvas Blessings is not just about painting. It is an outlet for all women, just like you, to come together in fellowship to connect, create, and celebrate one another.
So, why should you choose Canvas Blessings over the other step-by-step instructional paint parties? As a faith-based business, Canvas Blessings is built on Encouragement, Gratitude, Integrity, Kindness, and Respect.
God created me to do this work and He prepared me for it by allowing me to teach in the Daviess County Public School System for 32 years. This teaching experience provided me with many skills: planning, organizing, instruction and lots of patience!
Teaching these instructional painting events were not my idea, far from it. This was from God. I had lots of reasons why I couldn't teach art so He lead me to the "burning bush" and let me know this wasn't about me. God put this in my hands because He had a job for me to do for Him. I simply stepped out in faith and trusted Him to open the doors and lead the way. This is God's business; I work for Him. When searching for a name for the business, it came as a whisper in the middle of the night. I woke up and said, "Canvas Blessings, thank you, Lord." I looked at the list of words I had written down when trying to come up with a name and neither of those words were on the list! So, things continued to fall into place. I held my first workshop on September 23, 2019 and we had such a fun time painting pumpkins with the accompanying scripture, "In all things, give thanks" from 1 Thessalonians 5:13. On Saturday, September 28, my little dog, Hattel, passed away in my arms, following a long illness. I realized later WHY God put this in my hands. HE knew I was going to need something to do to help me through my grief. So, what I thought was to be solely a blessing to others by me using the gifts/talents God had given me, turned out to me a blessing to me, as well. I also saw that if I had not been willing to receive what God was giving me; I would have totally blocked the blessing.
I do not have an Art Degree, and I took my very first painting class in 2003. As a child, I did not exhibit artistic abilities but I loved to color and do the "paint by number" kits. So, I walked into this class with absolutely NO art experience! So, I understand; I get it. I have sat in that seat as an "artistically naive" person not knowing what to expect. Wondering whether or not I could do this because I "could not draw stick people". Even though there were people in that class that had been painting for years, the instructor encouraged me to stay even when I felt I didn't belong. But, because I took that first step, God is using the gifts and talents, that were once hidden, to serve YOU.
"God has given gifts to each of you....Manage them well so that God's generosity can flow through you." 1 Peter 4:10
My hope is that God will use my gifts and love of art to be a blessing to you because it's not just about art.
Connie Stephens, Instructor
SPECIAL GROUPS:
BUSY BRUSHES: Ages 3 - 7. Fun paintings that little ones can do with an adult.
FANCY PAINTS: Workshops especially designed for girls grades 3 - 12.
But, Canvas Blessings is not just about painting. It is an outlet for all women, just like you, to come together in fellowship to connect, create, and celebrate one another.
So, why should you choose Canvas Blessings over the other step-by-step instructional paint parties? As a faith-based business, Canvas Blessings is built on Encouragement, Gratitude, Integrity, Kindness, and Respect.
God created me to do this work and He prepared me for it by allowing me to teach in the Daviess County Public School System for 32 years. This teaching experience provided me with many skills: planning, organizing, instruction and lots of patience!
Teaching these instructional painting events were not my idea, far from it. This was from God. I had lots of reasons why I couldn't teach art so He lead me to the "burning bush" and let me know this wasn't about me. God put this in my hands because He had a job for me to do for Him. I simply stepped out in faith and trusted Him to open the doors and lead the way. This is God's business; I work for Him. When searching for a name for the business, it came as a whisper in the middle of the night. I woke up and said, "Canvas Blessings, thank you, Lord." I looked at the list of words I had written down when trying to come up with a name and neither of those words were on the list! So, things continued to fall into place. I held my first workshop on September 23, 2019 and we had such a fun time painting pumpkins with the accompanying scripture, "In all things, give thanks" from 1 Thessalonians 5:13. On Saturday, September 28, my little dog, Hattel, passed away in my arms, following a long illness. I realized later WHY God put this in my hands. HE knew I was going to need something to do to help me through my grief. So, what I thought was to be solely a blessing to others by me using the gifts/talents God had given me, turned out to me a blessing to me, as well. I also saw that if I had not been willing to receive what God was giving me; I would have totally blocked the blessing.
I do not have an Art Degree, and I took my very first painting class in 2003. As a child, I did not exhibit artistic abilities but I loved to color and do the "paint by number" kits. So, I walked into this class with absolutely NO art experience! So, I understand; I get it. I have sat in that seat as an "artistically naive" person not knowing what to expect. Wondering whether or not I could do this because I "could not draw stick people". Even though there were people in that class that had been painting for years, the instructor encouraged me to stay even when I felt I didn't belong. But, because I took that first step, God is using the gifts and talents, that were once hidden, to serve YOU.
"God has given gifts to each of you....Manage them well so that God's generosity can flow through you." 1 Peter 4:10
My hope is that God will use my gifts and love of art to be a blessing to you because it's not just about art.
Connie Stephens, Instructor
SPECIAL GROUPS:
BUSY BRUSHES: Ages 3 - 7. Fun paintings that little ones can do with an adult.
FANCY PAINTS: Workshops especially designed for girls grades 3 - 12.
