On this course, we will explore the interface between icons and free art. We will hear an introduction by Alexander Wikström on what an icon is; what are the criteria that, regardless of painting style and technique, make an image an icon. How can elements of an icon be used in "free art"? During the days, there will be short lectures and discussions on selected topics and emerging questions. The inspiration for the painting work is an icon, which everyone freely chooses from the institute's image materials. The image created during the course can be an icon, if it fulfills its characteristic features, or a work inspired by an icon. On the course, you can work with your own familiar colors and tools. Other materials are suitable for working, except oil paints. It is also possible to use materials brought by the teacher, for which there is a separate fee (approx. 20-30 €) or to purchase materials from the institute. Please indicate when registering if you will be using the teacher's supplies. The instructors are visual artist (Master of Arts), visual expression teacher Kirsi Ryynänen and iconographer Alexander Wikström.
The Epassi mobile application can be used as a payment method on this course.
Monday 24.8.
Accommodation
(Option for self-paid meals)
17.00 Course opening and orientation
18.00 Vespers and evening prayers
18.30 Working, different approaches to the topic
19.30 Evening meal
Tuesday 25.8.
06.00 Morning Service and Liturgy
08.30 Breakfast
09.00 Introductory lecture on the features of icons
Choosing one's own topic/image
12.00 Prayer service
12.00 Lunch and outdoor break
14.00 Working, sketching the image
18.00 Vespers and evening prayers
19.30 Evening meal
Wednesday 26.8.
06.00 Morning Service
08.30 Breakfast
09.00 Lecture on selected topics
Working
12.00 Prayer service
12.00 Lunch and outdoor break
14.00 Working
18.00 Vespers and evening prayers
19.30 Evening meal
Thursday 27.8.
06.00 Morning Service and Liturgy
08.30 Breakfast
09.00 Lecture on selected topics
Working
12.00 Prayer service
12.00 Lunch and outdoor break
14.00 Working, finishing the works
18.00 Vespers and evening prayers
19.30 Evening meal
Friday 28.8.
06.00 Morning Service
08.30 Breakfast
10.00 Joint concluding discussion and small exhibition
12.00 Course closing lunch
