March 30–31, 2026 | Guazacapán, Santa Rosa, Guatemala
Partner: Semillas de Cambio (Seeds of Change)
Participants: 10 Teen Boys and 2 Teachers (Ages 12–15)
The Sculpture Workshop invited participants to explore themes of identity, connection, brokenness, and restoration through the creation of mixed-media sculptures. Using wire, paper, plaster, paint, and personal reflection, students discovered that they are uniquely created, deeply loved, and continually restored by God.
The workshop began by exploring individuality and creativity as gifts from God. Participants sketched figures in motion and designed sculpture concepts that reflected their interests, personalities, and unique identities.
As the workshop progressed, students participated in collaborative activities that emphasized community and encouragement. They exchanged artwork, added affirming qualities to one another’s projects, and reflected on how their actions influence those around them.
The theme of brokenness was explored through the sculpture-building process. Participants wrote about personal hurts, fears, and struggles on paper, which was incorporated into the interiors of their sculptures. These hidden layers represented the wounds and burdens people often carry unseen.
The final stage focused on restoration. Students covered their sculptures with affirmations, Scripture, and a finishing layer of white plaster, symbolizing Christ’s power to heal, restore, and make all things new.
Initially, many participants were hesitant to discuss emotions or engage deeply with themes of brokenness and restoration. The challenge of shaping wire armatures also led to frustration as students struggled to see the final vision for their projects.
However, by the second day, attitudes had shifted dramatically. As their sculptures began to take shape, students became more engaged, creative, and receptive to the spiritual lessons being taught. They learned that meaningful growth requires patience, trust, and perseverance.
Participants became increasingly willing to share their thoughts during discussions, and many reflected on how the artistic process mirrored their own personal journeys. The phrase most frequently repeated by students was: “I learned to trust the process.”
The workshop provided more than artistic skills—it offered a tangible illustration of God’s redemptive work. Through creating, struggling, rebuilding, and restoring, participants gained a deeper understanding that brokenness is not the end of the story. In Christ, there is hope, healing, and transformation.
