Course description
The course is best suited for those who have mastered the basics of icon painting and tempera technique and have already painted a few icons. Belief in angels is part of the Christian tradition and is evident in the Creed “I believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, Creator of all things visible and invisible in heaven and earth.” Angels and other incorporeal forces are these invisible spiritual beings created by God. In this course you can paint an angel-themed icon of your own choosing. There are plenty of options, from archangels to guardian angels or, depending on your skill level, an angel-themed event icon. If desired, the background or halo of the icon can be gilded and it is also possible to learn how to use assist gilding, e.g. in the haloing of clothes or wings. Icon theology deals with heavenly incorporeal forces and the depiction of angels in icons. The necessary materials can be purchased from the school. The course begins on April 29th, the previous night’s accommodation is included in the course price, and possible meals on April 28th. paid at Trapesa's normal prices. Please note that those under 35 years old receive a 40 percent discount on the price of icon painting courses. Teacher Raija Kanninen.
Spring offer 500 €/OH1 incl. tuition, accommodation and meals according to the program.
This course accepts the Epass mobile application as a payment method.
Course program
Tuesday 28.4.
Arrival in Valamo and accommodation. Course participants have the opportunity to find accommodation the day before the course. The actual teaching begins on Wednesday 29.4. at 9:00.
Wednesday 29.4.
At 06.00 Midnight and morning service. I moment.
7:30 Breakfast.
09.00 Course opening and familiarization with the subjects to be painted and the practical aspects of painting,
preparation for work.
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Practical work.
15:00 Break
15:30 Practical work.
18:00 IX-moment. Evening service. Small post-evening service and pravilo.
7:00 PM Evening meal
Thursday 30.4.
06:00 Midnight and morning service. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.
07:30 Breakfast
09:00 Practical work.
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Practical work.
15:00 Break
15:30 Practical work.
18:00 IX moment. Evening service. Small post-evening service and pravilo.
7:00 PM Evening meal
Friday 1.5.
06:00 Midnight and morning service. I moment.
07:30 Breakfast.
9:00 a.m. Practical work.
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Practical work.
15:00 Break
15:30 Practical work.
18:00 9th hour. Evening service. Small post-vespers service and Easter canon.
7:00 PM Evening meal
Saturday 2.5.
06:00 Midnight and morning service. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.
07:30 Breakfast.
9:00 a.m. Practical work.
12:00 Prayer
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Practical work.
15:00 Break
15:30 Practical work.
18:00 Vigil.
7.30pm Evening snack
Sunday 3.5.
07:30 Breakfast
09:00 Third hour. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Panagia.
11:00 Lunch
12:00 Practical work.
15.00 Break
15.30 Practical work.
18.00 IX moment. Evening service. Small post-partum service and akathistos.
7:00 PM Evening meal
Monday 4.5.
06.00 Midnight and morning service. I-moment.
07.30 Breakfast
09.00 Practical work.
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Practical work.
15.00 Break
15.30 Practical work.
18.00 IX moment. Evening service. Small post-partum service and pravilo.
7:30 PM Evening Meal
Tuesday 5.5.
06:00 Midnight and morning service. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom.
07:30 Breakfast
09:00 Practical work.
11.50 Room handover
12.00 Lunch
13.00 Practical work.
15:00 Final evaluation and conclusion of the course.
