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SLATE  ART 
Get creative with a slate tile from
St John’s Church, Milton
Art Competition and Exhibition
Recently St John’s reroofed—but we saved some of  the original slate tiles. The church was built in 1886. The slate tiles come from the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog  in Wales. 
TWO THEMES
            1. SAYINGS FROM THE CROSS 
Create a piece of slate art related to one of the sayings of Jesus from the cross.
OR      2. OPEN
Create a sculpture, bird painting, pet memorial, mixed media artwork…. any theme, any style, your choice.  

.  "Competition and exhibition a great community success."  

See the Photo Album page for samples of the SLATE ART
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THEME  1.  SAYINGS FROM THE CROSS
Create a slate art image based on one
(or more) of the sayings of Jesus from the cross.

There are seven expressions traditionally attributed to Jesus  during his crucifixion.
1 Father forgive them, for they know not what they do
2 Today you will be with me in paradise
3 Behold your son: behold your mother
4 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me
5 I thirst
6 It is finished
7 Father, into your hands I commit my spirit
Traditionally, these seven sayings are called words of

1. Forgiveness   2. Salvation   3. Relationship   4. Abandonment  5. Distress   6. Triumph 7. Reunion.
Find out more here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sayings_of_Jesus_on_the_cross

THEME 2.   OPEN  
YOUR CHOICE - ANY STYLE  ANY SUBJECT       
Paint or engrave or mixed media or sculpture

The competition was judged
by our Bishop  The Rt Rev’d Dr Kelvin Wright —  photographer and writer!
Check out his highly-regarded blog, Available Light       http://vendr.blogspot.co.nz/

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COMPETITION WINNER: ROSEMARY SHACKLETON

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STUDENT WINNER FROM THE EXHIBITION:Britanny Barkman
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BISHOP KELVIN CHECKS OUT SOME OF THE ADULT ENTRIES FROM THE EXHIBITION
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Available Light http://vendr.blogspot.co.nz/
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