BYZANTINE ICON PAINTING WORKSHOP

Taught by Susan Kelly vonMedicus, affiliate instructor

Prosopon School of Iconology

Monday May 23 through May 28, 2022  9 am-4pm

The Church of the Holy Faith    311 E Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Emphasis is placed on personal spiritual discipline and growth through a study of Christian Church teachings and principles as practiced in the making of icons. The Prosopon School is founded by and the principles and methods are under the direction of master iconographer Vladislav Andrejev.  Classes are taught in the theory and practice of traditional Byzantine Icon painting in the Russian style using egg tempera using traditional pigments and 23K gold leaf on natural gessoed wood panel.   
First time students will make the icon of Archangel Michael.   More experienced students will choose from other icons of angels – Guardian Angel, Archangel Raphael, Archangel Gabriel.   No artistic experience is necessary for the icon workshop, all are welcome.                                                             

Tuition $425.00 (6 days)
Materials fee  $160.00    
*all will be provided, gessoed wood panel, 23K gold leaf, natural hair brushes, traditional pigments, egg tempera, study guides.  If advanced students have their own materials such as board and brushes there will be a credit given.
Workshop expenses share for teacher transportation $40.00

We will comply with all local municipality and Church Covid 19 restrictions and measures at the time of the workshop.

There is a minimum of 8 students needed to hold the workshop, maximum 15.   please email eikon68@aol.com to request registration form