CreatioDivina by BeauFolio Studio

CreatioDivina (divine creating) is a multimodal creative workshop created by Artist Carmelle Beaugelin Caldwell for BeauFolio Studio. Rooted in the ancient Christian practice of lectio divina—divine reading and scripture meditation—CreatioDivina weaves sacred reading with guided art-making to cultivate imagination, reflection, and courageous conversations.

CreatioDivina’s five-movement flow is designed for makers and creators of all kinds inviting all participants into accessible and communal sacred creativity.

During this workshop, creators will…

Breathe

Together, we enter the studio with a holy pause—honoring both our breath and our approach to the canvas with spaciousness and full-body awareness.

Invite

Creating begins with invitation. Here, we name our hopes, lay down our concerns, and set both individual and communal intentions for this creative moment.

Create

This is the moment for which we’ve gathered. Each approach to the canvas is different, and we remain flexible and responsive to both what is emerging in the work and the community we are creating with.

Examine

Here we encounter the age-old question: How do we know when a piece of art is finished? Inspired by the reflective practice of the Ignatian Examen, together we reflect on the art we’ve created and the experience thus far.

Ask

As we prepare to depart the studio with freshly created work and re-engage the world beyond it, we offer open-ended questions and remain perceptive, expectant, and attentive to the many ways creativity communicates in our daily lives.

  • CreatioDivina is for Makers of all kinds (leaders, community members, decision makers, and emerging artists)—especially those who don’t immediately consider themselves to be artists.

  • You only need the experience of being yourself. Supplies are provided.

Church Pews can become art galleries and office board rooms can transforms into collaborative art studios. It’s not about what you create, but who you create alongside.

In this video, artist Carmelle Beaugelin Caldwell reflects on the evolution of Creatio Divina following an in-person workshop with the community at Austin Seminary. We offer special thanks to the 787 Collective of Education Beyond the Walls at Austin Seminary for hosting and documenting this gathering.

CreatioDivina Offerings

  • Workshops + Keynote Experiences

    Ideal for small congregations, nonprofits, retreats, and creative communities seeking a spacious, embodied approach to spiritual reflection and art-making.

    These gatherings invite participants into a guided Creatio Divina process—rooted in breath, intention, creative practice, and reflection—paired with a keynote that frames creativity as a sacred, communal practice.

    Includes:

    • Creatio Divina Workshop (1–2 hours)

    • Keynote Presentation (up to 90 minutes)

    • Designed for groups of up to 75 participants

  • Conferences, Denominational Events, Large Organizations

    Designed for larger audiences seeking a participatory, meaning-rich experience that integrates creativity, reflection, and communal learning.

    These sessions combine guided creative practice with thoughtful theological and cultural framing, making space for both personal engagement and collective insight. Creative kits are included to ensure accessibility and ease of participation.

    Includes:

    • Creatio Divina Workshop (1–2 hours)

    • Creative kits for participants

    • Keynote Presentation and/or additional Break Out Session(s)

    • Ideal for groups of up to 300 participants

  • Custom, Multi-Day, or Commissioned Work

    For organizations seeking a deeper, more immersive collaboration, curated artists event residencies are designed in conversation with your event team and are shaped to your community context, goals, and timeline.

    These offerings may include multi-day or longer term events residencies, site-responsive instillations, contextually-centered CreatioDivina curriculum creation, or event-related art commissions.

    Best for:

    • Retreat centers, seminaries, convening organizations

    • Cultural institutions

    • Long-term formation or cohort-based programs

    Pricing varies based on scope, duration, and materials.

  • Planning Information

    Pricing for CreatioDivina offerings varies based on group size, format, location, and travel requirements.

    To support your planning, most collaborators invest $4,500–$8,000+ for workshops and Curated Residencies.

    Travel

    This rate range includes mileage within 100 miles of the NY, NJ, and PA region. Additional travel, lodging, or international engagements are quoted based on location and scope.

    Materials

    All core art materials are included in workshop offerings. Site-specific materials, expanded installations, or commissioned work are discussed collaboratively with the host and priced according to scope.

    Missional Sliding Scale

    A missional sliding scale is available for small congregations and nonprofit organizations that are primarily located in and serve under-resourced communities. Missional offerings are typically:

    • For gatherings of fewer than 50 participants

    • Hosted within 50 miles of Central New Jersey region

    • Confirmed within three months of the event date

    BeauFolio offers up to four missional offerings per year. Missional collaborators typically provide a modest $300–$900 honorarium to support the presenting artist’s artistic practice.

    We offer special thanks to our community, institutional collaborators, and private funders for making sacred arts experiences accessible to underserved creative communities.

    2026 Presenting Artist

    BeauFolio’s 2026 CreatioDivina presenting artist is Carmelle Beaugelin Caldwell. You can learn more about Carmelle’s art here.

    Additional guest and collaborating workshop artists are announced on a rolling basis.

Interested in hosting a workshop? Unsure which offering is the best fit? Contact us or fill out the form below to begin exploring together.

CreatioDivina Community Gallery