# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Iconography Workshop: St. Cecilia (in-person) 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Meets Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 9-10 a.m.

Instructor: Phil Zimmerman

Each person will paint an icon of St. Cecilia, patron of music and musicians.

Both a meaningful prayer practice and a technical art form, iconography traces its history to the beginning of Christianity. Icons are often referred to as “windows into heaven” and continue to be venerated by Orthodox Christians and others. Noted American iconographer Phil Zimmerman will guide participants step-by-step through the process of “writing” or painting an icon in the Byzantine style, following ancient guidelines and techniques while using modern artist’s materials (acrylic paints, gessoed board, gold leaf). All materials and supplies are included. By the end of the week, students will have a beautifully completed icon varnished and ready to display.

While previous iconography experience is not necessary, it is helpful to have a basic understanding of painting and color mixing.

(Please note: Class may extend into the evening hours on Friday for varnishing)

Overnight guests may check in Sunday between 5 and 7 p.m.  

Investment: 
OVERNIGHT: $700, includes private bedroom Sunday through Friday nights, all meals and all supplies
COMMUTER: $575, includes lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and all supplies

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Direct link to registration: https://fsc.retreatportal.com/calendar/event?programcode=26SGO10420

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Phil Zimmerman is the owner of St. John of Damascus Icon Studio in Pennsylvania, having studied iconography with Richard Osacky (the late Bishop Job, OCA Diocese of Chicago and the Midwest). Phil has created hundreds of religious icons for churches and private collectors throughout the world and has taught more than 2,000 students, some of whom have become noted iconographers themselves. Phil has offered retreats at the Franciscan Spirituality Center since 2001.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/la-crosse/iconography-workshop-st-cecilia-in-person/200029700695414
- **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, music, entertainment, calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.fscenter.org/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=la+crosse-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: La Crosse
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Franciscan Spirituality Center
- **lat**: 43.804196
- **long**: -91.243862
- **full address**: Franciscan Spirituality Center, 901 Franciscan Way, La Crosse, WI 54601-1606, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Franciscan Spirituality Center (https://allevents.in/org/franciscan-spirituality-center/11572540)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Franciscan Spirituality Center, 901 Franciscan Way, La Crosse, WI 54601-1606, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Franciscan Spirituality Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, fine-arts, workshops, music, entertainment, calendar
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Iconography Workshop: St. Cecilia (in-person)  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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