2025 Sacred Geometry: Art Forms in Nature with Aloria Weaver & David Heskin at – Beacon, NY

Don’t miss this upcoming event in Beacon, NY Happening on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at . Doors open at 5:00 PM.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: 
 
Sacred Geometry is an artistic practice of meditation on cosmic creativity. 
 

12 Fold Geometric Painting with Gold & Mineral Pigments by David Heskin, 2020
 
Unity is fundamental to sacred geometry, as its complexity points to the mythical origins of all of Nature. Geometric constructions create symbolic pathways in the psyche. An infinite variety of cymatic possibilities emerge through drawings, paintings and larger collaborative projects.
 

 
With detailed step-by-step progressions that increase in complexity, students gain a greater appreciation for the systems of construction used by ancient geometers, while aiming toward accuracy and insightful awareness through the practice of drawing.
 

 
By becoming familiar with methods of geometric analysis, students gain a greater appreciation for the proportion and design found in worldwide cultural traditions.
 

 
WHAT TO EXPECT:
 
In this all-new class for 2025, students will gain a working understanding of a variety of geometric principles and their applications in art and design. We will produce numerous drawings alongside a series of engaging hands-on activities, based on historic sources in Islamic and Western art and architecture. 
 

Cosmati Quincunx demonstration by David Heskin at CoSM, 2024 
 
Each day of the intensive consists of multiple sessions that explore 2 & 3-dimensional forms of sacred geometry as found in nature and in sacred architecture. Daily drawing sessions utilize the ancient geometer’s toolset of a compass and straightedge to analyze and unfold beautiful patterns. A hands-on exploration of 3-dimensional geometric forms will aid in our understanding of the relationship between sacred number and structure.
 

 
Evening sessions provide an open studio atmosphere where attendees are invited to integrate the geometric lessons into their own creative work in the medium of their choice. A selection of watercolors will be available to transform the daily drawings into brilliant colorful paintings. 
 

 
YOUR INSTRUCTORS:
 
Aloria Weaver
 

 
Aloria Weaver’s work is rooted in symbolism, history, mythology and tradition, recognizing originality as a return to the binary origins of life: Nature and Geometry. It is this understanding which enables her to create contemporary art through living traditions. 

Weaver earned her master’s degree from The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts in London. There, she was initiated into a number of sacred arts and architectural craft lineages, including Islamic geometry, medieval stained glass painting, gilding, ceramic tile, stone carving and parquetry. 

In addition, Weaver holds a remarkable number of traditional lineages, including:

Atelier training in the sight-size method of classical realism with alumni of the Florence Academy of Art in Italy
Italian egg tempera icon painting and gilding with Fred Wessel, through an unbroken transmission from master to student dating back to Fra Angelico in 1430
Russo-Byzantine egg tempera icon painting and gilding with Irina Bradley
Mischtechnik (mixed-technique), an indirect process of painting with egg tempera and oil glazes, as taught by Ernst Fuchs, one of the founders of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism

For over 15 years, Aloria has developed and taught curricula for international painting, drawing and geometry courses. Her work has been exhibited and sold internationally in museums, galleries, cultural centers and more. She is currently employed as a stained glass painter for Conrad Schmitt Studios, which was established in 1889. 
 

 
www.AloriaWeaver.com | IG: @aloriaweaver | FB: @AloriaWeaverArt

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David Heskin
 

 
A lifelong multi-faceted artist defying categorization, David Heskin has produced extensive bodies of work in a variety of styles and mediums integrating many living traditions in his original artwork. His artistic aspiration is to create artifacts and visual experiences that are otherwise unavailable to the human eye, and that speak to the journey of the soul.

His first 15 years as an artist were largely self-guided, after which time he sought out artistic techniques on the brink of being lost. After a decade of studies in a variety of artistic lineages, his original artwork and teaching have become expressions of this creative fusion.

David earned his Master’s Degree in Traditional Arts from The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts, a program that emphasizes the universal principles of geometry as a path to cultural and spiritual wisdom.

For more than a decade, David has developed and taught numerous international, technique-driven, painting, drawing and geometry courses. His work has been exhibited in museums, galleries, cultural centers and theaters, and is held in private collections throughout North America, Europe and beyond.
 

Solringen, Colorado Sandstone, 2020 David Heskin
 
www.davidheskin.com | www.stonespeak.art | IG @davidheskinart | IG @heskinarts | FB: DavidHeskinArt

luminousfluxgallery.com | IG: @luminousfluxgallery | FB: @LuminousFLUXGallery
 
CoSM WORKSHOP SETTING:
 

 
Class sessions will take place in the beautiful, newly renovated MAGI Art Lab. 

The Grey House, CoSM’s Visionary Victorian guest house, provides accommodations for all participants. Residing onsite together is encouraged as part of this immersively creative retreat, providing maximum benefit & enrichment. A $150 commuter’s fee covers use of CoSM facilities for those staying offsite. 

Accommodations in Grey House are offered in a variety of economies, in addition to the workshop fee. 

Participants are welcome to extend their overnight stay at CoSM to the Monday after the workshop. 
 

 
WORKSHOP AMENITIES

Available for the duration of the 5 day workshop:

Three healthy meals daily provided by CoSM chefs
Coffee, tea and snacks available in the Art Lab between meals 
Access to Grey House common spaces — The Library, The Parlor, The Dining Hall & Gallery Spaces on all three floors
Yoga mats for self guided practice
Accommodations include private rooms and shared dorm rooms—femme only or co-ed options
The Wisdom Trail offers a contemplative walk through the CoSM woods, including a labyrinth, outdoor sculptural installations by visionary artists

Participation also includes Day Admission to CoSM: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12pm – 6pm:

Access to Facilities, grounds and self-touring Entheon
Students are welcome to experience Entheon and Grey House Galleries, including both CoSM Shop & Entheon Shop. 
Beverages and light fare will be available for purchase in the Mushroom Cafe, an immersively muraled space with mushroom themed contributions from 19 accomplished visionary artists

 
MATERIALS:
Required Materials:

Drafting Compass
12-18″ Ruler
Selection of Pencils (mechanical pencils are best for geometry)
Eraser
Pencil Sharpener / Sandpaper (for sharpening compass lead)
Drawing Pad – at least 8.5×11″ up to 11×14”

Quality Drafting Compass Suggestion

Provided Materials:
We will have a selection of natural, water-based painting materials including watercolor paper on hand, but students may also like to bring their own preferred art materials, as we transition from monochrome drawings into colorful geometric paintings in our open studio sessions.

Work surface, chairs & lighting provided.

There will be limited drafting compasses, rulers, pencil sharpeners and erasers available for use. Please bring your own tools if you can, and let us know if you are relying on the above class materials for the workshop, in order to confirm availability.
 

 
SCHEDULE:
All times are listed in EDT

Wednesday, August 13th

3pm-5pm: Guests arrive by 5pm and check-in to their rooms.
6pm: Dinner & Orientation are part of the workshop for all participants.
7:30pm: Opening Session

Thursday, August 14th through Saturday, August 16th

8am – 10am: Self-serve breakfast in the Dining Hall
10am: Work Session in the Art Lab
1pm: Lunch in the Dining Hall
3pm: Work Session in the Art Lab
6pm: Dinner in the Dining Hall
7:30pm: Project Q&A in Art Lab
8pm: Open Studio in the Art Lab

Sunday, August 17th

8am – 10am: Self-serve Breakfast in the Dining Hall
10am: Work Session in the Art Lab
1pm: Lunch in the Dining Hall 
2pm: End of Workshop
6pm: CoSM closes

CoSM and Entheon are open weekly on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 12pm – 6pm when CoSM Grounds close. Participation includes day passes during open hours to CoSM facilities and grounds for the duration of the workshop.
 

 
TUITION:

Tuition for the 5-day Sacred Geometry Intensive includes meals – $800.00.
Accommodations are additional. 
Payment plans available, with all funds due one month before the start of the workshop. 
For further information, contact workshop@cosm.org.

Eightfold pattern demonstration
 
ACCOMMODATIONS:
 
The Grey House, CoSM’s Visionary Victorian guest house, offers accommodations for all participants. Works of art by Alex Grey, Allyson Grey and accomplished artists of the international Visionary Art community are featured throughout the guest rooms and common spaces of the guest house.
 

 
Onsite accommodations are an enriching part of the course experience and are available in a variety of economies. 

Here is the pricing for the four night stay, arriving Wednesday, August 13th and departing Sunday, August 17th, reflective of the 10% workshop discount:

King with ensuite bathroom $990.00
Queen with ensuite bathroom $900.00
Private Queen/shared bath $720.00
Dorm bed: Single $486.00 *co-ed & femme only options available

A $150 commuters fee applies to participants staying offsite, covering use of CoSM facilities and amenities.

Workshop accommodations must be booked directly through the workshop department with confirmation of workshop registration, rather than through the booking engine on the website. Email workshop@cosm.org to secure your stay.
 
Questions about tuition or accommodation fees, payment plans, travel, retreat amenities, materials etc.?
Contact Genevieve Wood, Workshop Coordinator: workshop@cosm.org.

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