Join our 9-week online icon painting course and learn to create a stunning icon of the Mother of God using traditional Russian iconography techniques. This step-by-step course is perfect for beginners and experienced artists looking to refresh their skills. Led by renowned iconographer Basia Mindewicz, you’ll receive live instruction, personalized feedback, and access to class recordings for 2 weeks. Explore the spiritual and artistic beauty of icon painting from the comfort of your home!
Limited spots available—book your place now and start your journey into the sacred art of iconography!
£330
Unlock the Secrets of Icon Painting: Create Your Own Icon of the Mother of God
This 9-week Icon Painting Course is a perfect introduction to the ancient and sacred art of iconography, designed for both beginners and experienced artists looking to refine their skills. Led by Basia Mindewicz, a master iconographer with years of experience, this step-by-step course will guide you through the entire process of creating a stunning icon of the Mother of God, using traditional Russian icon painting techniques.
You will learn every stage of icon painting, from preparing your panel to applying real gold leaf, and creating beautiful, spiritually enriching art. Live demonstrations, personalised feedback, and the opportunity to explore your own style will make this an unforgettable artistic journey.
Why Choose This Icon Painting Course?
Course Structure: A Journey Through Icon Painting
Over 9 weeks, you will learn and practice each essential step of creating a traditional icon. Here’s what you can expect each week:
Week 1: Introduction to Iconography and Materials
Week 2: Transferring the Image
Week 3, 4: Redrawing and Underpainting
Week 5: Building Depth and Light
Week 6: Applying Gold Leaf
Week 7, 8: Lights and Highlights
Week 9: Final Detailing and Inscriptions
Reflecting on your artistic and spiritual journey in icon painting.
Who Is This Course For?
If you’re still unsure whether this course is the right fit, book a free 5-minute consultation with Basia by clicking the button below.
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What Materials Will You Need?
You don’t need all materials for your first session. It will be an introduction. Please contact us if you want to sign up but are unsure if you can get all materials before the start of the course.
Starter Sets Available:
We offer Starter Sets with key materials (excluding gilding supplies). Order now and have them shipped worldwide!
Have a look here.We now post these worldwide.
Need help with materials? We’ll recommend suppliers in your region, including the US, to make sure you’re fully equipped.
If you are based in US
You can buy this set
https://www.naturalpigments.com/koo-schadler-workshop-sets.html
Gold leaf here
http://www.sinopia.com/Best-Quality-Gold-23-Karat-Transfer-Patent-Leaf
Shellac. The smallest container here.
https://easyleafproducts.nnigroup.com/product/shellac-amber-liquid/
Oli Gold Size here. The smallest container. If you find even smaller get this. We only use very small amounts of the size.
Basia Mindewicz is a highly respected icon painter and contemporary artist with extensive experience in both traditional and modern styles. A graduate of the College of Iconography in Poland, Basia has led numerous icon painting courses and workshops across the UK and internationally. She is the founder of the Edinburgh School of Icon Painting, and her work blends ancient techniques with personal, contemporary depictions of human spirituality and truth.
Join Us in Creating Your Own Icon of the Mother of God
This course offers a deep, meditative experience that will not only develop your artistic skills but also connect you to the profound spiritual traditions of iconography. Whether you’re here to explore art or your spiritual practice, this course will give you the tools and techniques to create a beautiful, meaningful work of art.
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| Date | 22 Sep – 17 Nov 2024, 19 Jan – 23 Mar 2025 |
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Tamas Sajtos (verified owner) –
The course and how it’s built up is absolutely fantastic. Basia leading us step by step and reviewing our progress. I had some issues getting all the materials but I received alternative solutions to be ready for the starting. During the lessons I was struggling with one of the painting techniques and again, Basia helped me to fix and to learn how to make the Icon better and nice. I highly recommend the course and Basia because she is a really good teacher.
John Belstead (verified owner) –
As a non-artist I have loved the carefully explained step by step process with demonstration of techniques. To my surprise, doing it on Zoom, I have enjoyed the challenge and peace of listening to the music whilst painting and watching Basia paint.
Maria (verified owner) –
I would recommend the course to anyone with an interest in icon painting. As a complete beginner I am pleasantly surprised at the fantastic achievements in such a short amount of time. The step-by-step pace gives plenty of time to work around individual needs whilst getting support along the way. There are plenty of opportunities to ask questions and Basia is incredibly accommodating. I’m loving it!
Hermione Walker (verified owner) –
I am really enjoying this course! The sessions are structured and presented very professionally enabling me to understand and follow each stage. Basia is very supportive and has provided advice by email to help me progress, fix any mistakes and obtain suitable materials. I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to learn the techniques of this beautiful tradition directly from an expert!
Kim Atherton (verified owner) –
I have enrolled on the online course and have never done anything like icon painting before. Basia is an excellent teacher – very patient and she makes it all seem possible. She teaches very clearly and gave me a lot of help accessing materials and giving advice. I highly recommend her courses and I will hopefully be enrolling on more!
Cathie Pickering (verified owner) –
I recently completed the beginners’ nine week online course. Basia clearly demonstrated each step in the process of painting an Icon using egg tempera and gold leaf. She considered our work each week and guided us to have more confidence and achieve a completed Icon. I’m so pleased I decided to try this new venture and hope to continue with it.
Pam Helfrich (verified owner) –
I really appreciated the class instruction and your understanding with my inability to finish the class. This is a heavy time in the world, especially in Ukraine. We all need a prayerful practice to sustain us. Thanks for providing that for us.
Ann Rapp (verified owner) –
This is the best art class I ever took by far. I was not sure at first that icon painting could be taught online, but have found this class enjoyable, relaxing, and helpful. Basia is an excellent teacher, very patient and attentive to questions and helped me fix my mistakes and improve my icon. I highly recommend this class to all beginners, and know you will learn and benefit from your study with such a talented and well-known iconographer.
Elizabeth Wakefield (verified owner) –
This is an absolutely outstanding course. From the beginning Basia has been so helpful. From getting the materials, through to individual feedback by email each week. Each session is gentle step by step with clear instructions and plenty of time to finish. The lesson is then sent as a recording next day, which means can actually just watch Basia if you want then do in your own time. The music is so relaxing it makes the whole experience complete
Hoping to be able to do more online courses with Basia. If you are thinking of learning this wonderful skill, even if beginner like me, i recommend this course
Julia Cody (verified owner) –
Wonderful! I can’t believe how quickly 9 weeks have passed… I will miss the two hour Sunday evening window. Not only is Basia an excellent and encouraging teacher, she creates space to work during the session, with lovely music, holding a space that is creative and spiritual and meditative and at the same time, teaching. Thank you Basia, you have a real gift to be able to teach online in this way. I was concerned that despite being drawn to icons and the course for some time, I would struggle, having no confidence at all in my ability (lack of ability!) to paint… and yet with Basia’s step-by-step teaching and gentle guidance, I have produced a piece I love and am ‘proud’ of. I really hope to be able to do more courses and encourage anyone to sign up and go for it!
Gloria (verified owner) –
I have just completed the beginners course. I have found it very interesting learning all the techniques, especially the pigments, with Basia. The tuition has been outstanding and confidence building. The online structure has been easy to follow with excellent demonstrations. Basia has been on hand to answer questions. The course is set in a way, that it’s relaxing and non-pressured. Each step being explained so well.
I am so glad I decided to go on this course as I have enjoyed every moment. Basia is a very talented tutor and icon artist. Thank you so much it was brilliant.
Magda W –
I never thought I had an aptitude for painting. Over the weekend workshop with Basia I managed to create an icon and I’m very proud of myself.
Basia is such a great teacher. She talked me through the process so I never felt lost. I painted at my own pace and was encouraged to add a personal touch to my icon. From a person who had not much interest in painting, I now have decided to continue exploring the art of iconography with Basia and have signed up for more.