Day Classes
We have a variety of shorter classes that give students unique opportunities to learn. These may range from sewing vestments to Ukranian egg painting. Additional workshops include art for healing or recovery and artist gatherings.
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.
Praying with a Brush: A Sacred Art Workshop
With Marek Czarnecki
November 7, 2026
Enders Island
Praying With a Brush is a one-day workshop for iconographers to learn essential brush techniques. Practice calligraphic strokes, study icon structure, and explore tonal modeling using dry brush methods.
Praying with a Brush: A Sacred Art Workshop
With Marek Czarnecki
June 12, 2027
Enders Island
Praying With a Brush is a one-day workshop for iconographers to learn essential brush techniques. Practice calligraphic strokes, study icon structure, and explore tonal modeling using dry brush methods.
Plein Air Watercolor Workshop
With Nancy Gardner
September 18, 2027
Enders Island
Join us for a day of painting and instruction on the beautiful grounds of Enders Island! We're thrilled to offer a plein air watercolor workshop led by talented local artist Nancy Gardner.
Plein Air Watercolor Workshop
With Nancy Gardner
October 2, 2027
Enders Island
Join us for a day of painting and instruction on the beautiful grounds of Enders Island! We're thrilled to offer a plein air watercolor workshop led by talented local artist Nancy Gardner.
Exploring the Saints and Scriptures through Soul Collage®
With Sue Ellen Landwehr
October 16, 2027
Enders Island
A simple, creative practice, using imagery and text, SoulCollage ® can assist in the journey towards a more felt connection with God. Many in traditional religious settings long for this relationship, but need more tools.
SoulCollage®is an accessible, doable practice that can reveal a wellspring of feeling, insight, and connection to the Divine.
Praying with a Brush: A Sacred Art Workshop
With Marek Czarnecki
November 7, 2027
Enders Island
Praying With a Brush is a one-day workshop for iconographers to learn essential brush techniques. Practice calligraphic strokes, study icon structure, and explore tonal modeling using dry brush methods.