ICONOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH

ICONOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH (IN-PERSON)
JULY 11-16
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9-10 a.m.
Instructor: Phil Zimmerman
Investment:
Full: $700, includes private bedroom Sunday through Friday nights, all meals and all supplies
Commuter: $575, includes lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and all supplies
Registration deadline: July 3

Both a meaningful prayer practice and a technical art form, iconography traces its history to the beginning of Christianity. Icons are often referred to as “windows into heaven” and continue to be venerated by Orthodox Christians and others. Noted American iconographer Phil Zimmerman will guide participants step-by-step through the process of “writing” or painting an icon in the Byzantine style, following ancient guidelines and techniques while using modern artist’s materials (acrylic paints, gessoed board, gold leaf). All materials and supplies are included. By the end of the week, students will have a beautifully completed icon varnished and ready to display.

Note: The subject of this icon will be St. Ignatius, a convert of St. John the Theologian, an early Christian writer and the Patriarch of Antioch, known for his letters written on route in Rome, where he was taken in chains and martyred by being thrown to the lions.