Byzantine Icon Painting Workshop

Prosopon School of Iconology

Celebrating the feast of the Assumption of the Mother of God

August 14- 19, 2023 9am -4pm daily

Hosted by Sandscrest Foundation Center
143 Sandscrest Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003

Students in this workshop will make an icon of the Mother of God,  Stela Maris (Star of the Sea).  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 needed, all are welcome.

Tuition: $450.00 (6 days)

Materials fee:  $150.00    
all will be provided, 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 there will be a credit given.

Retreat residential fee: board and room $100.00
         arrival Sunday afternoon at 3pm- depart Saturday at 11 am

There is a minimum of 8 students needed to hold the workshop.  Please register promptly to hold your place. 

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