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Coptic Illuminated Manuscripts


Illuminated Manuscripts in the Coptic style Workshop

Hosted by Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany 

330 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Saturdays November 5, 12, 19 and December 3, 2022   1-5 pm

A hands-on workshop, students will learn the script adapted to an English alphabet and the decorative devices used in early Ethiopian and Egyptian sacred manuscripts.  The theme will be wilderness, early monasticism of the desert.  The history and the practice will be taught using traditional materials. 

No previous artistic experience is necessary.

Taught by Susan Kelly vonMedicus.  To find out more about the teacher and her work please visit www.susanvonmedicus.com

This is an in-person course and can also be joined by zoom for distance learners

Class fee for 4 week series: $  200.00   plus Materials:  $ 45.00

To reserve a spot to: Please send $ 150.  Deposit*   - deadline October 22

Susan Kelly vonMedicus

661 Church Road

Flourtown, PA  19031 or paypal at eikon68@aol.com

Remaining fees due first day of class

Minimum 8 students, maximum 16

Questions?  Email eikon68@aol.com

The workshop will abide by any and all health measures established by the Church and the City of Philadelphia

*Deposits are non-refundable except in the case of teacher cancellation