St. Edmund's Sacred Art Institute

08/14/2026

Discover the art of painting on the scenic grounds of Enders Island! Immerse yourself in creativity and learning amidst the stunning gardens, seascapes, and architecture of Enders Island.

We're offering several Plein Air Oil Painting workshops:

Full Moon Nocturnal Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop
with Dan DeLouise
August 28, 2026

Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop
with Dan DeLouise
August 29, 2026

Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop
with Dan DeLouise
September 27, 2026

Register now: https://endersisland.org/all-programs #/teacher/4393/dan-delouise

08/06/2026

07/17/2026

Discover the art of painting on the scenic grounds of Enders Island!

Join us for one of our upcoming Plein Air workshops and immerse yourself in a day or evening of creativity and learning, surrounded by the Island’s stunning gardens, seascapes, and architecture. Enders Island is an 11-acre retreat that provides hope and healing to many and offers a peaceful place for prayer and reflection.

Under the expert guidance of our talented instructor, Dan DeLouise, you will receive personalized instruction. This workshop is open to artists of all skill levels.

Take a look at our upcoming Plein Air workshops:

Nocturnal Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop
📅 August 28, 2026

Daytime Plein Air Workshops
📅 August 29, 2026
📅 September 27, 2026

Register now: https://endersisland.org/plein-air #/events

06/26/2026

The St. Edmund's Sacred Art Institute SUMMER WORKSHOP SALE is happening now — with 40% OFF!

Specified workshops at the Institute are now on sale until July 15th, with 40% off. Shop Sacred Art workshops here: https://www.endersisland.org/sacred-art-workshops #/events

Go to the registration page, fill out the first five sections, and use the discount code: 𝗦𝗔𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗔𝗥𝗧

Whether you’re just beginning your journey in sacred art or ready to deepen your mastery, this summer is the perfect time to grow in skill and prayerful creativity, with expert, step-by-step guidance from master instructors every step of the way.

Not sure where to begin?
Start with The Sacred Bust: A Realistic Sculpting Workshop with Erin McCarthy — Bring sacred beauty into three dimensions through classical sculpting techniques.

Many students discover sculpting fills important gaps in their training while introducing a beautiful, classical approach to the visual arts.
From there, continue developing your skills with one of our focused figure and devotional workshops.

Ready to move deeper into sacred realism?
Choose the workshop that speaks to your heart and goals:
• Marian Studies in Oil: with Ann Schmalstieg-Barrett — Dive into devotional oil painting focused on the Mother of God.
• Drawn to the Sacred: The Classical Portrait with Robert Armetta — Master the timeless art of portraiture with a sacred orientation.

Each workshop is intentionally designed to strengthen your technical skills while nourishing your vocation as a sacred artist.

Sales like this are rare at Saint Edmund’s Sacred Art Institute, so if there’s a workshop you’ve been longing to take, now is the perfect time to invest in your growth. Make meaningful progress in your sacred art this summer — and enjoy the journey. Your summer of sacred creativity begins now!

06/18/2026

Blessed Feast Day of The Eucharistic Heart of Jesus!!

"Today we celebrate a Feast which is all too little known – the Feast of the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus. This feast falls after the second Thursday after Corpus Christi and, appropriately, within the Octave of the Sacred Heart. This Feast calls to mind the inexhaustible Love which beats from the Sacred Heart, found in the Holy Eucharist and of the continual gift of Himself which He wishes us to receive in Holy Communion, so that our heart may be likened unto His."

04/23/2026

Praying With a Brush is a one-day workshop, on June 27, for iconographers interested in learning the basic brush skills necessary to paint an icon.

You will practice calligraphic strokes, study icon structure, and explore tonal modeling using dry brush technique. This workshop can be taken on its own, or as preparation for the Essentials of Iconography workshop. It is applicable to all schools of icon painting, in all mediums.

Register now: https://endersisland.org/all-programs #/event/7577/praying-with-a-brush-a-sacred-art-workshop

04/20/2026

Join world-renowned iconographer Marek Czarnecki for a traditional icon workshop on May 17-22. Discover the spiritual and technical artistry behind sacred image-making in this immersive experience. An icon of the Mother of God of Kazan will be used as a model.

Register now: https://endersisland.secure.retreat.guru/program/essentials-of-iconography-2/

04/19/2026

Learn to master color using both the restricted palette of Velazquez and the luminous palette of Sorolla. Using soft pastels, this class will explore historic palettes and color theory, while challenging the student to see color accurately and apply it strategically.

Register now: https://endersisland.org/sacred-art-workshops #/event/7229/mastering-color-in-soft-pastels

04/16/2026

A big thank you to all the folks at The Catholic Literary Arts and Sacred Arts Live for inviting our Artist in Residence, Dan DeLouise to Huston TX to share his story, Sacred Artwork and presentation on "Transforming Hearts through Sacred Art"
Congratulations to all the artists who participated. It was a beautiful showing!
May the works of your hands always be that of divine inspiration.

04/16/2026

There's still a few spots left... Register today...!!

https://endersisland.org/painting-drawing #/event/7226/holy-family-watercolor-painting-class