Week-Long Retreat
Essentials of Iconography: The Mother of God of Kazan
With Marek Czarnecki
The prototype for the week's workshop is an 18th century icon of the Mother of God of Kazan, from the collection of the Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven. The Kazan icon is one of the most popularly copied historical icons of the Mother of God, and attests to her compassion and power as […]
Holy Family Watercolor Painting Class
With Kelly Schumacher
Mastering Color in Soft Pastels
With Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs
Come join us for a week-long workshop on the scenic grounds of Enders Island, a beautiful 11-acre island off the shores of Mystic, CT. The Island’s seascapes, blooming gardens, and works of sacred art create an atmosphere that invites creative focus and quiet reflection. Throughout the week, we'll explore the basics of color theory, study […]
Essentials of Iconography: Icon of St Francis of Assisi
With Marek Czarnecki
To celebrate the 2026 jubilee year commemorating the 800th anniversary of the passing of St Francis of Assisi, the September Essentials of Iconography Workshop focuses on a contemporary prototype of St Francis, composed from art historical images. The model emphasizes the immediacy of the saint’s face and his modesty. As we open up the icon […]
Spiritual Fatherhood
With Fr. Thomas F.X. Hoar, SSE, Deacon Steven DeMartino and Teresa Pitt Green
Honoring Your Spiritual Legacy: The Letters You’d Like to Write
With Sarah Cortez
Inside each person resides a wealth of spiritual and emotional qualities that are the gifts of God’s grace and life experience. We’ll use the time-honored practice of letter-writing to pen letters remembering and thanking those people whose influence has abundantly blessed us—family members, friends, mentors, strangers, and saints. The words from our hearts will flow […]