“Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.”.
-Leonardo da Vinci
Our workshops are a mix of art history and applied technical skills. This year we will be learning about the artists of the Renaissance, and their innovative approach to capturing the world around them. Below you can get a glimpse of the artists we will be featuring each day. Each day will have one of the following thematic Gospel elements incorporated:
Begotten | Rended | Restored | Reborn | Fortified
DAY 1 | BEGOTTEN
Michelangelo
Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance artist best known for his extraordinary skill as a sculptor, painter, and architect. He believed the human body was the ultimate expression of beauty and power, which is evident in works like David and the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. His art is celebrated for its emotional intensity, anatomical accuracy, and dramatic movement.
Our workshop will focus on the foundational principles of the Renaissance that created an entire movement as represented by Michelangelo’s artwork.
DAY 2 | RENDED
Titian
Titian was a leading painter of the Venetian Renaissance, famous for his rich use of color and expressive brushwork. He painted portraits, religious scenes, and mythological stories that feel vibrant and alive. Titian’s innovative approach to color and texture greatly influenced generations of artists after him.
During this workshop, the campers will explore Titian’s techniques and color palette.
DAY 3 | RESTORED
Raphael
Raphael was an Italian Renaissance painter admired for his balance, harmony, and clarity. His works often feature graceful figures and calm, well-organized compositions. Best known for The School of Athens, Raphael combined classical ideals with human warmth, making his art both beautiful and approachable.
This workshop will explore Raphael’s contributions in art through balance, harmony, and emotion.
DAY 4 | REBORN
Sandro Botticelli
Sandro Botticelli was an Italian Renaissance painter known for his graceful figures, flowing lines, and poetic storytelling. His paintings often feature mythological and religious scenes filled with symbolism and emotion. Works like The Birth of Venus show his love of beauty, movement, and imagination, making his art feel both elegant and expressive.
During this workshop we will apply Botticelli’s techniques to create renewed works of art that are based in storytelling.
DAY 5 | FORTIFIED
Caravaggio
Caravaggio was a revolutionary artist who famously inspired the Italian Baroque movement with his dramatic use of light and shadow, known as chiaroscuro. He painted scenes with intense realism, often using everyday people as models for religious stories. His bold, emotional style had a powerful influence on European art and changed how stories were told through painting.