2010 Schedule
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Attn.: Guest Master
Pecos Monastery
P.O. Box 1080
Pecos, NM 87552-1080
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Dear Friend of Pecos Benedictine Monastery,
We are delighted to announce our upcoming retreats. For 2010, the School of Iconography has been expanded to offer depth studies, classes for building skills in particular areas of iconography writing. A Stained-Glass Icon class has also been added to the offerings. Pecos' School of Spiritual Direction -- in operation since 1978 -- begins its second year with a new format. Another change for 2010 is the emphasis on private retreats providing you the opportunity to experience Benedictine monasticism, recognizing ultimately it is the "experience of" -- perhaps even more so than the talking about -- by which we are changed..
March 14-26
School for Spiritual Direction Phase I:
Spiritual Formation
For further school information or to register please call, email or write:
The Pecos Benedictine School for Spiritual Direction
P.O. Box 1080
Pecos, NM 87552
505.757.6600 ext. 221
spiritdir@pecosmonastery.org
Price: $1950 which includes tuition, and on-site room and board
May 9-21
School for Spiritual Direction Phase I:
Spiritual Formation
For further school information or to register please call, email or write:
The Pecos Benedictine School for Spiritual Direction
P.O. Box 1080
Pecos, NM 87552
505.757.6600 ext. 221
spiritdir@pecosmonastery.org
Price: $1950 which includes tuition, and on-site room and board
May 23-June 13 (Three sequential one-week classes)
School of Iconography
Students may enroll for the full 3 week school or for any individual week or weeks.
Week 1: May 23-30
This will be a class in drawing skills only. Students will study observation skills and will concentrate on the practice of drawing feet, hands, faces, clothing and drapery. Included in this course will be the study of sacred geometry and composition. The course is designed to accommodate beginners in drawing and the focused study will also benefit the more advanced student. No previous ability to draw is required. Tutor will be Jackie Nelson BA.
Week 2: May 30-June 6
This will be a painting workshop in which an icon will be drawn onto a panel and painted (written) under supervision. Pigment and panel preparation techniques will be studied. By the end of the week an icon should be completed. Tutor will be Peter Pearson.
Week 3: June 6-13
This week will be given to the study of the theology and history of the icon. Included is the use of icons in liturgy and devotion, as well as symbolism in icons. The inter-relationship of iconography, church architecture and worship will be explored, including studies of icon masterpieces.
Activities this week include excursions to Orthodox Churches with picnic lunch, attendance at Great Vespers at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, followed by the end of school dinner at a restaurant in Santa Fe. Tutor will be Fr. Anthony Salzman, MA Div
Fees Include: Room and board, tuition and materials
Price: $700 per week for single room
$600 per week for shared room
$200 deposit required on registration with the balance to be paid before commencement of the school.
Students may enroll for the full 3 week school or for any individual week or weeks.
August 15-22
Stained-Glass Icon Class
The School of Iconography at the Pecos Benedictine Monastery is offering a Stained-Glass Class for beginning students. The class will involve the methods and materials for learning basic techniques in copper foiling. One week-long project wil be completed, with instruction and guidance from tutors who have done stained glass projects for the past twenty-five years.
Price: $700, including room and board, tuition and all materials.
September 12-24
School for Spiritual Direction Phase II:
The Art of Spiritual Direction
For further school information or to register please call, email or write:
The Pecos Benedictine School for Spiritual Direction
P.O. Box 1080
Pecos, NM 87552
505.757.6600 ext. 221
spiritdir@pecosmonastery.org
Price: $1950 which includes tuition, and on-site room and board
November 7-19
School for Spiritual Direction Phase III:
The Practice of Spiritual Direction
For further school information or to register please call, email or write:
The Pecos Benedictine School for Spiritual Direction
P.O. Box 1080
Pecos, NM 87552
505.757.6600 ext. 221
spiritdir@pecosmonastery.org
Price: $1950 which includes tuition, and on-site room and board
