Icon of St. Benedict by the hand of Kara Gillette, 2024. Private commission.
Saint Benedict
of Nursia
March 9-20
Two-week Online Workshop
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
9am - 4pm Mountain Time
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$385 + shipping - includes a Standard Kit*
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$300 - online access only, supplies not included**
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*Standard Kit includes a gesso panel,
gold leaf and printed instructions.
**Online access includes pdf files for all instructional
material which you may print from home.
Please email me if you are interested in this option.
See more details below.
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Registration Deadline is March 2nd
***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 March 2nd
Icon Details​​​​​
St. Benedict (c. 480–547), honored as a foundational figure of Western monastic life, lived in Italy during a time of cultural and social fragmentation following the fall of the Western Roman Empire. From this fractured landscape Benedict wrote his Rule, a short yet profound guide for shaping a life attentive to God and open to transformation. Rather than offering escape from the world, Benedict proposed a way of remaining present to God through the steady rhythms of daily life—a path that has guided monastic communities for centuries, and drawn lay iChristians from all denominations who seek to deepen their daily expression of lived faith.