BYZANTINE ICON PAINTING WORKSHOP

Subject: I AM THE VINE, YOU ARE THE BRANCHES

Taught by Susan Kelly vonMedicus, Prosopon School of Iconology
affiliate instructor

Grace Episcopal Church, Napa Valley, St Helena, California

Monday July 28 – Saturday August 2, 2025, a 6 day workshop

9 am – 4pm daily

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 theory and methods are under the direction of, master iconographer Vladislav Andrejev.  Classes are taught in the traditional Russian style Byzantine Icon painting using egg tempera based natural pigments and 23K gold leaf on gessoed wood panel.

No previous artistic experience is necessary, all are welcome.    .  Intermediate students will make the Icon with Cross.  Beginning students will make an Icon of the Head and Shoulders of Christ.                                                         

Tuition  $500.00 (6days), $100.00 teacher transportation and tithe to church and larger school
Materials fee: $ 200.00 for intermediate students Vine icon.  $170.00 for beginners making head and shoulders of Christ (smaller board is price difference), includes all needed- gessoed wood panel, 23K gold leaf, natural hair brushes, mineral pigments, egg tempera, study guides.  If advanced students have their own materials such as board and brushes and gold there will be a credit given.

Total for Intermediate /advanced $800.00    for beginners $ 770.00  

There is a minimum of 10 students needed to hold the workshop, maximum 15.  Please register promptly to hold your place. 

Questions please email    local coordinator:  Judith Caldwell 707-815-6192  joyfulandcalm@gmail.com  

                                              teacher:     Susan vonMedicus       at        eikon68@aol.com