The Angel With Golden Hair – Intermediate

The Angel with Golden Hair

Dates: Thursdays from January 23rd to March 27th, with a break on February 13th.

Embark on a transformative journey of creativity and spirituality with our Icon Painting Course, led by the renowned artist Basia Mindewicz. This course is perfect for those with prior experience in painting or icon painting. It invites you to explore a deeper approach to iconography.

This time, we will be focusing on an icon of The Angel with a Golden Hair, a well-known ancient icon dating back to the second half of the 12th century.

The sessions will be held virtually on Zoom. After each session, you will receive a link to access the recording.

The recordings will be available for two weeks after the course concludes.

After the course ends, there’s an opportunity to purchase lifetime access to the recordings at a discounted price of £105.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if you’re unsure if this course aligns with your interests.

£310.00

Description

Embark on an immersive journey into the heart of creativity and spirituality with our transformative icon painting course, meticulously designed for intermediate students.


Whether you have some experience painting icons or a background in painting, this course is meticulously crafted to elevate your skills and infuse your icon painting practice with a deeper, more profound connection.


Guided by the talented Basia Mindewicz, this course invites you to explore the rich world of iconography, providing a unique opportunity to integrate icon painting into your weekly routine. Unleash your creativity and embark on a more personal and spiritual approach to painting icons, unlocking the potential for self-expression.


What you will learn?


In this course, you’ll learn a creative approach to icon painting. You’ll work on an icon of Angel With Golden Hair. You can choose to inscribe your icon or leave it open-ended, making it truly personalized.

Find out more about this icon.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Angel_with_Golden_Hair


Throughout the course, you’ll learn egg tempera and the Russian method, which involves delicately layering paint to achieve delicate tones and shading. You’ll master the interplay of light to sculpt shapes, refine your color mixing skills, and develop an eye for selecting the perfect color palette. Explore texture and color experimentation to discover your unique artistic style. Alternatively, follow your teacher Basia’s brush strokes and don’t worry about the rest.


As an intermediate student, you’ll deepen your understanding of facial and hand structures while embarking on a spiritual journey. This will foster a profound connection with your craft. Basia Mindewicz will guide you through each step of the creation process, offering insights into her artistic process and inspiring exercises for independent practice. Basia will be painting the icon on a camera, so you’ll be able to see every step and rewatch it later in the recording you’ll have access to during the course.


This opportunity allows you to blend creativity and spirituality, transcending the canvas to create art that resonates deeply with your soul. Join us on a journey of self-discovery and artistic mastery, where every brushstroke leads to a deeper connection with your craft and your inner self. Book your spot now and unlock the boundless possibilities of icon painting.

 

Who is this course for?

To join this course, you should have some painting experience, preferably having painted at least one icon. It would be beneficial if you were also interested in delving deeper into iconography and enhancing your skills. This course is designed to assist you in developing and exploring a more creative approach to icon painting.

What do you need?

You can either use the materials that you already have. Or equire mateirals from the list below. Please contact us if you need any advice.

Materials needed for the Course:

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 not sure if you manage to get all materials before the start of the course.

  • gesso panel – recommended size 15/20 cm. You can order a proper icon board HERE 
  • or use a Clayboard – order HERE
  • Also here HERE
  • A4 tracing paper
  • Brushes – squirrel mix– sizes 2,3 BUY HERE and kolinsky size 0 HERE (recommended kolinsky      Or Roubloff Brushes HERE
  • Alternatively, Vegan Brushes – buy here
  • Pigments – basic set – Titanium white, Yellow Ochre, Ultramarine Blue, Green Oxide, Red Ochre, Cyprus Burnt Umber, Antique Green or Green Umber, Mars Black or Black Iron Oxide. You can buy it here. You need only the smallest containers. BUY HERE
  • Ceramic palette.

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