Icon Painting Workshop Set

Thursday, 28 January 2010 17:06

Iconography workshop/retreat at Saint Charles Center MOSS BLUFF – A basic and intermediate retreat/workshop in icon painting will be held July 12-18 at Tabor Retreat House of Saint Charles Center. Father Mefodii of the Skete of Maximus the Confessor Monastery of Palmyra, Virginia, will be the instructor.    Father Mefodii is a faculty member of the Prosopon School of Iconography and will introduce participants to the Christian practice and theory of the ancient art of Icon-Writing in the Byzantine-Russian tradition.    During the six-day retreat/workshop, the participants are introduced to the practical and the theoretical aspects of the iconographic tradition.  In addition to the technical instruction, the participants will learn the iconographic symbolism and the theological base of each step of the icon-writing process.   In  an atmosphere of prayerful silence, each participant will complete an icon in egg tempera, using the same natural materials and ancient techniques that have been used by iconographers throughout the centuries.  Previous painting experience is helpful but is not necessary!    The final day to register for this program, which is limited to 18 participants, is May 15. The suggested donation for this program is $915 per person for a single room and $855 per person for double occupancy.  This donation includes all art supplies and other expenses.  A deposit $105 is due upon