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Icon Painting Course for Those with Some Experience: Archangel Gabriel (Golden-haired Angel) 6/2026

22.06.2026 00:00 - 29.06.2026 00:00

Registration ends: 08.06.2026 00:00 - If registration has already closed, please inquire about course places by calling 017 570 1810.

myyntipalvelu@valamo.fi, p. 017 5701 810

, 605€/College Hotel single room, incl. accommodation, teaching, meals

Course description

THE COURSE IS FULL AND REGISTRATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR RESERVE PLACES!

This course is suitable for individuals who have completed Valamo Folk High School's beginner's course, or who have equivalent knowledge and skills. In the icon, Archangel Gabriel is depicted with large eyes and a delicate face. The original icon dates to the latter half of the 12th century and represents the facial lightening method typical for icons of that time, utilizing the white surface of the board's priming as a light source. The original image is preserved in Pietari, at the Museum of Russian Art. The icon is painted using the traditional egg tempera technique on a primed icon board. You will receive the base and model at the beginning of the course. Other tools and materials needed for the course can also be purchased from the folk high school. Please note that those under 35 years old receive a 40 percent discount on the price of icon painting courses. Instructor: art teacher, icon painter Elina Oravala.

Epassi mobile app can be used as a payment method for this course.

Course program

Monday 22.6.

Dining from Restaurant Trapesa's buffet, accommodation possible by 4:00 PM at the latest

4:00 PM Course opening

Introduction to the topic

6:00 PM Ninth Hour. Vespers. Small Compline and evening prayers. Main Church.

7:30 PM Supper

Tuesday 23.6.

6:00 AM Midnight Office and Matins. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Main Church

7:30–9:00 AM Breakfast

9:00 AM–1:00 PM Guided work

12:00 PM Prayer service. Main Church

1:00–3:00 PM Lunch

3:00–5:00 PM Guided work, coffee break at a suitable interval

6:00 PM Vigil. Main Church.

7:30 PM Supper

Wednesday 24.6. NATIVITY OF JOHN THE PROPHET, FORERUNNER, AND BAPTIST. Annual feast of John the Baptist's Chapel at the cemetery

7:30–9:00 AM Breakfast

9:00 AM Third Hour. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Panagia. Main Church.

10:30 AM–1:00 PM Guided work

12:00 PM Procession to the cemetery. Small blessing of water at the cemetery chapel.

1:00–2:00 PM Lunch break

2:00–6:00 PM Guided work, coffee break at a suitable interval

6:00 PM Ninth Hour. Vespers. Small Compline and evening prayers. Main Church.

7:30 PM Supper

Thursday 25.6.

6:00 AM Midnight Office and Matins. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Main Church.

7:30–9:00 AM Breakfast

9:00 AM–1:00 PM Guided work

12:00 PM Prayer service. Main Church

1:00–3:00 PM Lunch

3:00–5:00 PM Guided work, coffee break at a suitable interval

6:00 PM Ninth Hour. Vespers. Small Compline Akathist to St. Arseni

7:30 PM Supper

Friday 26.6.

6:00 AM Midnight Office and Matins. First Hour. Main Church.

7:30–9:00 AM Breakfast

9:00 AM–1:00 PM Guided work

12:00 PM Prayer service. Main Church

1:00–3:00 PM Lunch

3:00–5:00 PM Guided work, coffee break at a suitable interval

6:00 PM Ninth Hour. Vespers. Small Compline and evening prayers. Old Church.

7:30 PM Supper

Saturday 27.6.

6:00 AM Midnight Office and Matins. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Old Church

7:30–9:00 AM Breakfast

9:00 AM–1:00 PM Guided work

12:00 PM Prayer service. Main Church

1:00–3:00 PM Lunch

3:00–5:00 PM Guided work, coffee break at a suitable interval

6:00 PM Vigil. Old Church

7:30 PM Supper

Sunday 28.6. COMMEMORATION DAY OF SAINTS SERGEI AND HERMAN OF VALAMO

7:30–9:00 AM Breakfast

9:00 AM Third Hour. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Panagia. Main Church

11:00 AM–1:00 PM Guided work

12:00 PM Prayer service for Saints Sergei and Herman of Valamo. Winter Church.

1:00–2:00 PM Lunch

2:00–6:00 PM Guided work, coffee break at a suitable interval

6:00 PM Ninth Hour. Vespers. Small Compline and Akathist. Main Church.

7:30 PM Supper

Monday 29.6. COMMEMORATION DAY OF APOSTLES PETER AND PAUL

7:30–9:00 AM Breakfast

9:00 AM Third Hour. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. Panagia. Main Church

10:30 AM–1:00 PM Guided work

Closing lunch

Room handover by 12:00 PM.

Rights to changes reserved

Teacher

Oravala Elina

I am Elina Oravala, an icon painter and lecturer in fine arts, MA.

In teaching, I consider it an important starting point to guide the student towards learning according to their own skill level. I believe that everyone can be skilled and everyone can learn. In addition to teaching technical skills, I find it important that the painter learns to delve into and quiet down into the painting process in their own way.

As a teacher, I am encouraging, friendly, inspiring, and enthusiastic. For me, icons and icon painting are an important part of life, and I gain immense joy and happiness from both, in everyday life as well as on special occasions.

I warmly welcome everyone to my courses!

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