Icon of Our Lady Wider than the Cosmos
written by Kara Gillette, 2022
Advent with Mary:
Wider than the Cosmos
December 1 - 12
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Two-week Online Workshop
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
9am - 4pm Mountain Time
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$385 + shipping - includes a Standard Kit*
$300 - online access only, supplies not included**
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*Standard Kits include a gesso panel,
gold leaf and printed instructions.
**Online access includes pdf files for all instructional
material which you may print from home.
See more details below.
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Registration Deadline is November 19th
***Registration deadlines are for those wishing to participate live with me Registering early helps us plan and ensure you are able to get your supply package on time. Please be aware that shipping requires a MINIMUM of 3-4 business days to ensure delivery. Student may register for kits as long as supplies last.
Workshop Details​​
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6 sessions conducted live on Zoom (30+ hours of instruction).
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Step-by-step instruction will guide every part of the icon writing process.
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Daily morning prayer, curated for this icon, will enrich the spiritual experience.
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Supply package will be mailed 1-2 weeks in advance of the retreat via USPS Priority Mail.
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Supply package includes an 8x10" gessoed wooden panel, gold leaf & instructional packet.
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Each session is recorded and made available immediately after class.
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Access to recordings, progression photos and other resources will be housed on Google Classroom. This does require a Google account. Access will never expire.​
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For those opting for online access only, you will need to supply your own board and gold. You will be emailed pdf files of all instructional material which you can print from home prior to the start of the retreat.
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First-time students have the option to purchase an Introductory Kit for $12 (highly recommended, add this before checkout to avoid extra shipping costs). See Essential Supplies for more details.
All levels of experience are welcome!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE is November 19th
Icon Details​​​​​
In the icon of Our Lady, Wider than the Cosmos is a contemporary icon showing Mary in the fullness of pregnancy. For months now she has been carrying the child in her womb and it is almost time for her deliverance - and ours. As we wait with Mary for the celebration of the birth of Jesus
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This icon is more than a devotional image—it is a theological affirmation of Mary’s role in salvation history. Through it, we are invited to meditate on a heart wholly united to God. During this retreat, we will prayerfully engage with these symbols through the ancient practice of icon writing—entering into silence and sacred rhythm as we reflect on Mary’s “yes” and the invitation to offer our own.