Course description

The course is intended for people who want to learn to paint an Orthodox icon using traditional techniques. During the course, students will paint a Neva version of the “Quick to Hear” icon of the Mother of God. The teaching includes the stages of icon painting, from researching the subject to making a drawing and varnishing the finished icon. The lectures will discuss the icon from the perspective of art history and theology. In addition, we will delve into the materials and techniques used in icon painting, which date back to the Egypt of the pharaohs. You will receive an 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 October 9th, the previous night’s accommodation is included in the course price, and any meals on October 8th will be paid 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 icon conservator and painter Antti Narmala.

This course uses the Epass mobile application as a payment method.