Course description

The course is intended for people who want to learn to paint an Orthodox icon using traditional techniques. You do not need any previous painting experience for this course. We will paint a simple icon of Christ, cut to the shoulders. The teaching includes the stages of icon painting from preparing the drawing to rubbing the colors and painting. We will also learn about oliving (varnishing) the finished icon.   You will receive the icon base and model at the beginning of the course. You can also purchase other tools and materials needed for the course from the institute. The course begins on June 8th, the previous night's accommodation is included in the course price, any meals on June 7th will be paid for at Trapesa's normal prices. Please note that people under 35 years of age receive a 40 percent discount on the price of icon painting courses. The teacher is the visual arts teacher, icon painter Elina Oravala.

The Epassi mobile application is used as a payment method for this course.