The Immaculate
Heart of Mary
***Registration deadlines help me plan and ensure you are able to get your supply package on time. Please be aware that shipping requires a MINIMUM of 3-4 days to ensure delivery. Student may register as long as supplies last.
Workshop Details​​
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5 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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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.
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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 are housed on Google Classroom and will never expire.​
All levels of experience are welcome!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE is June 16th
Icon Details​​​​​
In the icon of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, we are invited into the mystery of a love that is pure, sorrowful, and steadfast. Her heart is shown aflame—symbolizing burning love for God and for humanity—pierced by a sword, recalling Simeon’s prophecy: “And a sword will pierce your own soul also” (Luke 2:35). This speaks to her deep suffering as the Mother of Christ. The surrounding roses or lilies evoke her purity and maternal tenderness. Her expression is often one of serene compassion, drawing the viewer into contemplation of her interior life—marked by obedience, silence, and unwavering faith.
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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.