Art Retreats & Gatherings
DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME; Opening Reception at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center
May 31, 2024
Join us on May 31, from 5 PM to 8 PM, for the opening reception of the exhibit Do This In Memory of Me. A stunning art exhibit over a year in the making. With over 300 artists submitting more than 650 of their finest art pieces. One hundred and nine of these works of […]
Draped in Majesty: Rendering Satin, Velvet, and Brocade in Oils
With Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs
June 9 - 14, 2024
Enders Island
Drapery is one of the most effective tools artists have for making holiness visible. In this week-long retreat, we will learn how to paint fabric like the Old Masters. Of particular interest will be techniques used by painters of the Spanish Baroque and Northern Renaissance.
The Art of Relief Composition
With George Nista
October 13 - 18, 2024
Join us for this immersive 10-session course with George Nista, providing instruction in the four types of relief: alto, mezzo, basso and schiacciato. Learn and employ a variety of methods, including the “Ghiberti” method of projecting figures in a spatial context. Working from the live model in north light, this class will include the various types of high, medium, and low relief, how and when they are used and composed.
Dynamic Multi-Figural Composition
With George and Polly Capps
October 20 - 25, 2024
Enders Island
In this course, we will explore the principles necessary to create visually compelling original artwork involving multiple figures in motion. Taking inspiration from the breathtaking drama and monumental scope of the Counter-Reformation masters, the curriculum will break down the steps involved in producing these time-tested masterpieces of Western Christian culture and equip students to tackle […]