Basic Icon Painting 10/2027

The course is intended for individuals who want to learn to paint Orthodox icons using traditional techniques. Students will paint the 'Quick to Hear' icon of the Mother of God, the Nevalainen variant, during the course. The instruction covers the stages of icon painting, from researching the subject to preparing the drawing and varnishing (olifointi) the finished icon. Lectures will discuss icons from art historical and theological perspectives. Additionally, we will delve into the materials and techniques used in icon painting, dating back to Pharaonic Egypt. You will receive the icon board and model at the beginning of the course. Other tools and materials needed for the course can also be purchased from the institute. Course instruction begins on October 15th; accommodation for the preceding night is included in the course price, and any meals on October 14th are paid at normal prices at Trapesa. Please note that those under 35 years old receive a 40 percent discount on the price of icon painting courses. Instructor: icon conservator and painter Antti Narmala. The language of instruction is Finnish.

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