Our Chalk Talk Journey
Approximately seven years ago, I received a call from my pastor's wife asking me if I would participate in AWANA Counsel Time. Knowing that I need props whenever I do a speech in front of people, my mind drifted back thirty-five years ago to a revival I attended where a pastor came in and did a chalk talk every night. Though I don't remember the pastor's name, I did remember the term chalk talk. So I Googled "chalk talk." I came across several internet sites that had information and supplies, most notably, eternityarts.com. I bought a kit/lesson plan for one chalk talk and my husband built me an easel.
The kids loved the chalk talks, and over time, I got the nickname "glow in the dark lady." I was largely self taught the first few years that I gave chalk talks. I decided that in order to get better at it, I needed professional instruction. I took the DVD Chalk Talk Phase I course from Eternity Arts. Then in March of 2008, I went to North Carolina and completed Phase II under the instruction of Matt Bowman, one of the premier Chalk Talk artist and teachers of our time. I received my Gospel Chalk Artist Diploma after completing Phase II.
My husband has joined me in chalk talk presentations. Jim is the "talk" and I am the "chalk." Our presentations normally consist of part sermon and part music in the background while I draw.
We are available for this service in churches, schools, meetings, etc.
October 3, 2011 - First United Methodist Church, Ellerbe, NC 7:00pm
October 23, 2011 - Pine Grove Baptist Church, Zoar Rd, Chesterfield, SC 7:00pm
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