Sacred Heart Devotion Oil Painting Workshop

Join us for a weeklong emersion into the Sacred Heart devotion through painting and meditation. We will begin with an introduction to the devotion in scripture, history and art, providing a solid foundation for meditation throughout the week.  Artists will be invited to choose from a selection of master works to paint, focusing either solely on the symbolism of the Sacred Heart, or its depiction within the context of the figure.  Working in the indirect painting method, participants will be guided in the classical approach to light and form through grisaille painting, followed by an introduction to the Munsell system to aid in mixing colors with accuracy.  This workshop is designed to be accessible, yet challenging, for beginner and experienced artists alike.  The week will conclude with an act of consecration to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

At Enders Island, all of our workshops are grounded in the Theology of Sacred Art. Each class is specially designed to teach the history and techniques of the discipline in a way that is both accessible to the beginner and challenging for the experienced artist. All workshops are paced so that participants leave with a finished work of art. 

This week-long workshop’s studio time lasts five consecutive days. Check-in begins Sunday night at 4:30. Dinner is served at 5:30 pm for students and instructors. Dinner is followed by a workshop introduction and conference, which ends at 9:00 pm. Hands-on instruction begins early Monday morning. The entire workshop ends Friday at 1 PM.

Looking for transportation to or from the airport? Please call our office at 860-536-0565 ext. 0. We provide transportation to and from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) only. Please note that wait times may be up to 3 hours, and additional charges apply.