An Iconography Retreat at Nashotah House
Hosted on the beautiful campus of Nashotah House Theological Seminary, Encountering God: The Art of Iconography is an opportunity for prayer, fellowship, and instruction in iconography. Led by two experienced iconographers, this week-long retreat will invite participants into the long and rich Christian tradition of iconography.
Iconography is a discipline of hand, heart, and mind that focuses one’s attention on Christ, a saint, or biblical event. The aim of iconography is not merely to illustrate a biblical subject, but to encounter God in deep and fresh ways.
Participants may choose one of two tracks:
- A Painting Track, led by Christine Hales, will introduce you to Byzantine style iconography.
- A Wood Relief Carving Track, led by Bishop Trevor Walters, will teach you how to form icons with chisels from a wood block.
In addition to the practice of iconography, we will explore its history and theology, with instruction from Dr. Lauren Whitnah, Dean of Nashotah House, and Dr. Jim Watkins, Affiliate Professor of Theological Aesthetics.
Open to iconographers of all skill levels, this retreat will guide beginners every step of the way while also offering more advanced instruction to those with more experience.