The Nativity of Christ
Mexican Retablo
December 2-11
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Two-week Online Workshop
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9am - 4pm Mountain Time
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$250 + shipping - includes a Standard Kit*
$200 - online access only, supplies not included**
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*Standard Kits include a metal sheet
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 6x8" metal sheet & 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​​​​​
Mexican retablos of the 19th century are small devotional paintings, most often created on tin, that reflect the vibrant popular faith of the people. Unlike large church altarpieces, these intimate works were made for private homes, serving as personal expressions of devotion to Christ, the Virgin Mary, or the saints. They often portray beloved holy figures in bold, folk-art style, emphasizing accessibility over refinement, and sometimes include narrative “ex-votos” giving thanks for divine help in daily life. Retablos are significant because they reveal the blending of Catholic tradition with local artistry, offering a window into the lived spirituality and cultural identity of 19th-century Mexico.