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Discover the fascinating art of Icon Painting in our online course for beginners! Join us for weekly live demonstrations and step-by-step guidance to create your own stunning icon.
This 2-hour weekly class is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their skills. With our expert guidance, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the entire process and create a beautiful piece of art you can be proud of. Our course includes demonstrations of every stage, so you’ll be able to master each step with ease. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn a new skill and create a stunning masterpiece. Enroll now in our popular course and unleash your creativity!
The course will include demonstrations of every stage of creating an icon.
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Starting 19 January 2025
Monday classes are perfect for students who want to incorporate Icon Painting into their regular practice. Or those who prefer slower-paced work. You will receive support from your teacher, but also from the community of other icon painters. You will have the opportunity to exchange your ideas and experiences. You will become part of a vibrant arts and crafts community.
You will be encouraged to experiment with the technique and color.
Tradition is something dynamic, and it is still moving and changing.
Your ideas and contemporary approach are both welcome.
You will still learn the basics of the technique and traditional styles of icon painting. Which include:
We take a lunch break together which gives us a chance to get to know each other.
Cost £300 for 5 full days (10 half days).
Students will be guided through the initial stages of creating an icon. With a brief introduction to iconography, students will explore the technique off egg tempera. Learn to make egg yolk binding medium and mix paints using dry pigments.
All paintings will be created on mdf panels covered with thin layers of gesso.
Students who decide to book only one weekend will learn the basic principles of the technique:
Sessions 2023/24
Cost £200 for 1 weekend
This 4 day intensive workshop is designed for students of all abilities, no previous experience is required. The aim of the course is to help you understand the tradition of icon painting through studying masterpieces, and through their inspiration to create your own icon.
Over 4 days of intensive work, students will go through all stages of icon painting, which will be an excellent introduction and experience for using the egg tempera technique.
Stages of work include:
Cost £310
