Art Quilts

Community Building

A community’s prosperity is reflected in the stories its members tell. Using Appreciative Principles, we harvest these stories to uncover your group's “positive core”. Your group engages in generative activities, has “aha” moments and delights in inclusive participation. Results include: greater coherence, unity of purpose, direction, and a sense of belonging.This creative community building approach features: Positive Core Identification, Collaborative Learning Journeys, Reflection, and Mindful PlayIf you are a service-oriented corporation, an educational institution, a mission driven nonprofit then we might be a good fit.

The Practice of Nobility

Organizational Training - A full day training that explores the attitudes, practices, and material and spiritual principles that enhance how we work together. Our work life is integral to humanity's progress. This training offers participants the opportunity to explore their organization's purpose and how inherent values such as truthfulness, trustworthiness and justice benefit the health of both the individual and the organization. See rationale, sample agenda and exercise.

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Engagement Theatre

Community Story Making - Engagement Theatre is an “applied theatre” story form with structured engagement to increase positive affect and social bonds.The Quest for Light
An engagement theatre piece based on sacred writings which poses a challenge to strengthen spiritual sight and actions. If you decide to use The Quest for Light, please share your use, questions and outcomes!
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The Journey
An engagement theatre piece based on the spiritual journey of newspaper founder, Robert Abbott. Audience members share stories and reflections of spiritual growth needed to build community. If you decide to use The Journey, please share your use, questions and outcomes!
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Market

Beautifully crafted fiber totems to help others reflect on the spiritual dimension of human life and inspire hope. Available for purchase today!

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Bookshelf

• Mirror Bright - Reflecting Good Community in Performance

• Elixir Journal #11

...man should know his own self and recognize that which leadeth unto loftiness or lowliness, glory or abasement, wealth or poverty - Baha’u’llah

Helen Butler, MFA, is a performance and fiber artist working at the intersection of narrative artmaking and social justice. She crafts creative interventions for NGOs, college and universities, faith and civic organizations to invite possibilities of greater connection and collaboration. She is the author of two publications on her artmaking practice.