Art Retreats & Gatherings
Essentials of Iconography: Mother of Our God of Kazan
With Marek Czarnecki
May 17 - 22, 2026
Join world-renowned iconographer Marek Czarnecki for a traditional icon workshop. Discover the spiritual and technical artistry behind sacred image-making in this immersive experience. Whether you are a beginner or have prior experience, you will learn the ancient techniques of traditional iconography. The specific icon to be painted will be announced soon. This workshop offers a […]
Sacred Art Mosaic Workshop
With Fabio Pizzol
September 13 - 18, 2026
This workshop will introduce and teach the students the basic technique, tools and materials involved in creating a mosaic artwork.
This workshop covers design/layout, cutting material, adhesives, substrates, and grouting.
Panel Preparation and Gesso making for Egg Tempera and Icon Painters
With Marek Czarnecki
October 17, 2026
Enders Island
In this hands-on, one-day workshop, iconographer Marek Czarnecki will guide you through the traditional process of making true artist’s gesso. Learn to apply linen and build up multiple layers of gesso on a Baltic birch panel, preparing it for egg tempera painting.