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PROSOPAN SCHOOL OF ICONOLOGY

The Prosopon School of Iconology will hold an icon painting workshop at St. Thomas Church Whitemarsh, PA during Lent 2012.  As in 16th Century Byzantine Russia, students will create icons using ancient techniques and natural materials rich with symbolic meaning: carved wood boards prepared with gesso made of marble dust and chalk, finely ground clay, pure gold leaf and ground mineral pigments in egg yolk emulsion.  As in this ancient and traditional technique, practice and meaning are linked; the underlying theology of the icon will be emphasized.

Previous artistic experience is not necessary since icon writing is as much a contemplative form of prayer as an artistic discipline.  The workshop consists of six Sunday afternoon sessions (12:30pm– 6:45pm, which includes a 15 minute tea break) during which time first-time students will each complete an icon of the face of Mother of God.  New students will be provided with step-by-step instructions and all necessary materials.  Students who have attended previous workshops are welcome to attend to continue their study of the icon. 

The Prosopon School of Iconology was founded by Vladiskav Andrejev, who was born in St.Petersburg Russia where he attended Youth Art School, Tavrichevsky Art College, the Fine Arts Academy and Polygraphic Institute.  Unable to freely practice iconography in Russia at that time, Mr. Andrejev emigrated to the United States in 1980 and is widely regarded as the foremost iconographer in America.  He now has students and teachers in his school worldwide with the focus of activity in Russia and the United States. 

Workshop dates:
Sundays, February 12, 19, 26 and March 4, 11, 18, 2012
12:30 – 6:45

Location: St Thomas Church, Whitemarsh
     610 Church Road
   Fort Washington, PA  19034
      215-233-3970
www.stthomaswhitemarsh.org

Teacher: Susan Kelly vonMedicus
 Student of Mr. Andrejev since 1991
    www.susanvonmedicus.com

Cost: $390.00 tuition    $110.00 materials fee *

• Includes all things necessary, carved gessoed board, natural hair brushes, clay and 23 K gold leaf, mineral pigments, study guides

Preparation:   Book discussion group “Ponder These Things, Icons of the Mother of God”  by Rowan Williams at St. Thomas Church Advent 2011.  if unable to attend these meetings please obtain the book and read independently.

 

Enrollment is limited to 15 full time students (a minimum of 8 full time participants will be necessary to hold the workshop).  Registration form and non-refundable deposit** of $100.00 must be received before February 1, 2012

Make checks payable to: Susan vonMedicus/Icon Workshop
Send to:  Post Office Box 455
Fort Washington, Pa.  19034

Email questions to: art@susanvonmedicus,com
                       

** deposit will be refunded if the church or teacher needs to cancel the workshop

 

Registration Form – 2012 Lenten Icon Painting Workshop
  St Thomas Chruch, Whitemarsh

 

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Deposit enclosed: ____________________