Beginner Icon Painting: Mother of God of the Intercession 1/2027

This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to learn to paint an Orthodox icon using the traditional egg tempera technique. There's no need to be nervous on this course – no previous painting experience is required! We will paint a simple 'Mother of God of Prayer' icon. We will proceed step-by-step from drawing the model and preparing the colors to painting and finishing the icon. At the same time, we will explore the theology of icons and the history of icon painting. Supplies and materials, such as the icon board, brushes, and pigments, can be purchased from the Lay Academy. Course instruction begins on 15.1.; accommodation for the previous night is included in the course price, any meals on 14.1. are paid for at Trapeza at normal prices. Please also note that those under 35 years old receive a 40 percent discount from the price of icon painting courses. Icon Painter Sofia Williams is the teacher. The language of instruction is Finnish. Special price, no other discounts.

The Epassi mobile application can be used as a payment method on this course.