Our Painting with the Padre theme for this Autumn is entitled: ‘The World Scene’. Each month, we will take paintings by international artists as our inspiration. Visiting each continent, we will travel with brush and canvas through iconic landscapes and cultural landmarks. Our sessions last 3 hours, beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 9:00 pm. Doors open at 5:30 for this paint-and-sip experience in the Pump House Studio on the campus of Mt. St. Francis. Tuition of $40 covers all painting supplies and refreshments, with participants providing beverages to share. All levels of ability are welcome. Enjoy a relaxing and fun evening hosted by Fr. Vincent Petersen.

September 13,2024 – Lake Chuzenji – Kawase Hasui

Class Size:
Limited to 12 students per class

Meet Our Instructor

Fr. Vince Petersen, OFM Conv.

Painting Instructor

Friar Vince Petersen

Friar Vincent Petersen is an environmental artist who works mostly in the acrylic medium.  Since childhood, the beauty of the Earth held him captive.  Growing up in rural Minnesota, he credits the shapes, seasons, dimensions, and moods of creation for coloring his understanding of God and spirituality.

Friar Vincent’s work has been greatly influenced by the landscapes of the Southwest where he was involved in ministry from 1997 to 2015.  During a 2006 exhibition benefiting a local effort to preserve open spaces and vulnerable habitat in the area, his artistry was first noticed.

Friar Vincent holds a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Arts from St. Louis University and a Master of Divinity from the Washington Theological Union. His activism has been extensive, including opposition to war and militarism, Christian Peacemaker Teams, Pax Christi, racial justice and protection of the environment.

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