The course is intended for students who have a strong grasp of icon painting fundamentals and are capable of independent work. Saint Anne gave birth to the Theotokos, whom God made the pinnacle of all human holiness, the only one pure enough to bear within her the Savior of the world.
The icon “Saint Anne with the Theotokos and Christ Child” depicts the Christ Child with His mother, the Holy Theotokos, and His grandmother, Saint Anne. Icons of this popular subject have been painted in Western church art since the 15th century. The significance of the composition is also indicated by the fact that 45 medieval wooden sculptures depicting the subject have been preserved in Finland. However, this 'icon of grandmotherhood' has remained a somewhat lesser-known subject among our country's icon painters. The board and model will be provided at the beginning of the course. Other tools and materials needed for the course can also be purchased from the college. Course instruction begins on November 10th; accommodation for the preceding night is included in the course price, and any meals on November 9th are paid at Trapesa at normal prices. Please note that those under 35 years old receive a 40 percent discount on icon painting course prices. Instructor: icon conservator and painter Antti Narmala.
November special price 600 €/OH1 incl. teaching, accommodation, and meals according to the program. The language of instruction is Finnish.
The Epassi mobile application can be used as a payment method for this course.
Monday 9.11.
Commemoration of Saint Nektarios of Aegina, the Wonderworker
Commemoration of the Translation of the Relics of Saint John of Valamo
Arrival and accommodation, rooms in use from 4 PM onwards.
Tuesday 10.11.
6:00 AM Midnight Service, Matins and Liturgy
7:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Guided workshop
1:00 PM Lunch
3:00 PM Guided workshop
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Opportunity for independent work according to instructions given by the teacher
6:00 PM Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and Evening Prayers
7:30 PM Evening snack
Wednesday 11.11.
Commemoration of the Great Martyr Menas of Egypt and Saint Martin, Bishop of Tours
6:00 AM Midnight Service, Matins and First Hour
7:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Guided workshop
1:00 PM Lunch
3:00 PM Guided workshop
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Opportunity for independent work according to instructions given by the teacher
6:00 PM Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and Evening Prayers
7:30 PM Evening snack
Thursday 12.11.
6:00 AM Midnight Service, Matins and Liturgy
7:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Guided workshop
1:00 PM Lunch
3:00 PM Guided workshop
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Opportunity for independent work according to instructions given by the teacher
6:00 PM Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and Evening Prayers
7:30 PM Evening snack
Friday 13.11.
Commemoration of Saint John Chrysostom
6:00 AM Midnight Service, Matins and First Hour
7:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Guided workshop
1:00 PM Lunch
3:00 PM Guided workshop
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Opportunity for independent work according to instructions given by the teacher
6:00 PM Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and Canon of Three Odes
7:30 PM Evening snack
Saturday 14.11.
Commemoration of Saint Gregory Palamas
6:00 AM Midnight Service, Matins and Liturgy
7:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Guided workshop
1:00 PM Lunch
3:00 PM Guided workshop
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Opportunity for independent work according to instructions given by the teacher
6:00 PM Vigil
7:30 PM Evening snack
Sunday 15.11.
The Nativity Fast begins
7:30 AM Departure for Lintula Monastery
8:00 AM Liturgy and breakfast in Lintula
10:15 AM A brief introduction to spiritual motherhood by Igumenia Ksenia
12:00 PM Guided workshop
1:30 PM Lunch
3:00 PM Guided workshop
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Opportunity for independent work according to instructions given by the teacher
6:00 PM Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and akathist to the Mother of God in honour of her Konevits icon
7:30 PM Evening snack
Monday 16.11.
Commemoration of Saint Apostle and Evangelist Matthew
6:00 AM Midnight Service, Matins and First Hour
7:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Guided workshop
1:00 PM Lunch
3:00 PM Guided workshop
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Opportunity for independent work according to instructions given by the teacher
6:00 PM Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and Evening Prayers
7:30 PM Evening snack
Tuesday 17.11.
6:00 AM Midnight Service, Matins and Liturgy
7:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Guided workshop
1:00 PM Lunch
3:00 PM Guided workshop
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Opportunity for independent work according to instructions given by the teacher
6:00 PM Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and Evening Prayers
7:30 PM Evening snack
Wednesday 18.11.
6:00 AM Midnight Service, Matins and First Hour
7:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Guided workshop
1:00 PM Lunch
3:00 PM Guided workshop
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Opportunity for independent work according to instructions given by the teacher
6:00 PM Ninth Hour, Vespers, Small Compline and Evening Prayers
7:30 PM Evening snack
Thursday 19.11.
6:00 AM Midnight Service, Matins and Liturgy
7:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Guided workshop
12:00 PM Final critique, finishing instructions for home, course conclusion, packing belongings and tidying the classroom, lunch.
