Icon Painting Workshop
September 23-28, 2024               
London, UK
St. Nektarios Orthodox Church

 

Join us on this six-day intensive course where we will captivate you in the art of the Byzantium painting technique. During the course we'll write (paint) the icon of Virgin Mary holding child Jesus.
Besides Christ, no other subject has been more depicted than Mary, the Theotokos (Greek for “Mother of God”, literally “God-Bearer”).
This  “Virgin Mary” icon will come alive before you as the visiting master iconographer and expert instructor, Theodoros Papadopoulos, guides you, step by step, through the ancient techniques of Byzantine Iconography.
Let us journey together, discovering anew, this traditional artistic expression of theology and spirituality, often called the "meeting place of the Divine". Whether you are absolute beginner or an advanced artist, this workshop offers an opportunity to learn or refine your techniques in this sacred art.
The techniques of painting will be taught in a clear and concrete way enabling the students to follow the instructor for an outcome of a beautiful icon.
The course focuses on the art of egg tempera painting. Our goal is for students to understand and learn the artistic practices as well as the philosophy of Orthodox Iconography. The coursework is divided into individual steps; the instructor explains the principles and then demonstrates each phase in detail, answering all questions. Through the process of demonstrations the stages as well the whole method of painting an icon will be presented.  The students will then put into practice these skills under the guidance of the instructor Theodoros Papadopoulos.
From the very beginning to the completion of the course, every student will work on his or her painting with assistance by the instructor.
The size of the icon is 34X25 cm.
The schedule.
The schedule of courses runs daily from 9:00 until 16:30.
Nevertheless, there is a possibility, if needed and depending on the progress of the courses, to extend the schedule by one and a half hours every day throughout the workshop and finish each day at 18:00.
Therefore, please arrange your schedule so that if necessary to be able to stay until 18:00.
Instructor
Theodoros Papadopoulos.
Click here to watch a short video about Theodoros Papadopoulos's Icon Painting workshops.
Location
St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church.
Address: Wycliffe Rd, London SW11 5QR, UK.
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Course fee: £500. The price includes all materials including boards, pigments, brushes, etc.
Registration Registration is required and course space is limited. Please register early to guarantee your spot.
No registration deposit is required to register.
A non-refundable deposit of £200 will be payable by credit card on 23rd August.
If you want to register, contact Theodoros Papadopoulos at  theodoreicons@gmail.com

If you need further information or have any questions about the course, please feel free to contact Theodoros Papadopoulos at
theodoreicons@gmail.com