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Wonderful Wednesdays in March

17/2/2026

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Spring Art + Spirituality Retreat

30/1/2026

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Wonderful Wednesdays in February

27/1/2026

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Advent Art & Spirituality Retreat

29/10/2025

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Wonderful Wednesday's in November

20/10/2025

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Art & Spirituality Autumn 2025

20/8/2025

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Oil Painting at St Johns

30/6/2025

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Art & Spirituality Summer Retreat

24/5/2025

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Information & Enquiries
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Encapsulating Yorkshire & Raising Funds for St John’s

1/5/2025

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(A poem by Lori Hanson accompanying her artwork above)
The Narrow Path


Between thorns and bramble,
A hidden narrow path, unseen by hurried eyes.
Its edges softened by time's gentle sway, This winding trail beckons both night and day.
Amidst tangled chaos, flowers bloom.
Their fragile faces lifting toward the sun.
Petals whisper secrets to the heavens.
Promises of eternity, whisper back.
For this path, though fraught with pain and strife, Leads beyond the thorns, into eternal life.
Step lightly, weary traveller, and behold:
The narrow way, where love and grace unfold.
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Lori Hanson is an American-born artist now rooted in the poetic landscapes of North Yorkshire. Working in an impressionist style, she captures the quiet magic of the English countryside with oil on canvas—favouring soft, dreamy colours, energetic brushwork, and subtle textures. Inspired by nature’s inherent beauty, Lori paints both in-studio and in the Yorkshire Countryside, using small outdoor studies to inform her larger works.


Her process is deeply reflective, often accompanied by poetry that emerges alongside the paintings. Though she has faced challenges with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Lori continues to find moments of creative vitality in the open air, even leading a Yorkshire Plein Air painting group. This summer, she serves as Artist in Residence at Newby Hall, celebrating the region’s light, atmosphere, and quiet wonder through her art.


We are blessed to count Lori amongst our congregation here at St John’s. She is kindly offering 30% donated to St John's when you purchase an original painting or commission directly from her. 

Find out more about this incredible offer :
[email protected]
07956 506 707
https://www.lorihansonart.com
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An April Update

25/4/2025

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