Icon Workshop

Registration Deadline: Sunday July 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM.

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Times below are in Eastern Time
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Address
- 6329 Frederica Road
  SAINT SIMONS ISLAND, Georgia 31522-5812
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About Event

Iconography Workshop with Kara Nelson Gillette
Hosted by Christ Church
📅 Sunday, September 14 – Friday, September 19
🖌️ Featured Icon: Jonah and the Great Fish

Join us for a week-long iconography retreat led by Kara Nelson Gillette of Sophia Icon Studio. Whether you're new to iconography or an experienced writer of icons, this workshop offers a sacred space for creative reflection and learning.

📆 Workshop Schedule:

Sunday, Sept 14: Late afternoon welcome session and light work session
Monday–Thursday, Sept 15–18: Daily sessions from 9:00 AM to approximately 4:00 PM
Friday, Sept 19: Final session concludes by midday

Each day includes a break for lunch, which will be provided on-site.

🎨 What’s Included:

Expert instruction by Kara Nelson Gillette
All icon-writing supplies and materials
Lunch each day
A community of fellow iconographers in a prayerful, reflective setting

💲 Cost: $475 per participant

Includes instruction, materials, and daily lunches.

This year’s icon is Jonah and the Great Fish—a powerful and imaginative subject, featuring a vibrant red fish that’s especially delightful to write.

📌 Registration Details:

Minimum class size: 10 participants
View the icon and more of Kara’s work at sophiaiconstudio.com