Edinburgh School of Icon Painting: January 2014

Friday 31 January 2014

Weekend with Angels and Archengels


WEEKEND WITH ANGELS
painting and contemplating with Icon


You are invited to join us for a special weekend to experience quiet and art in one. Art of Icon offers something unforgettable.


Come and start your journey with Icon.


Saturday 15 March
4pm - 8.30pm
 and Sunday 16 March
11.30am - 6.30pm

"An introduction to the world of icons, their history and importance, followed by a hands on workshop to take you through the stages of icon paiting techniques. You will be guided by an experienced teacher and painter of Icons who will answer any questions and points that arise.
ALL MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED"

Cost: £89
Deposit of £20 to be paid with registration.


Thursday 30 January 2014

"The Sacred Face"



The Exhibition "The Sacred Face" will be on in 1 month. The Exhibition will be a part of MESP 2014 Festival. There will be a special Opening on 28 February at 6pm at St. Johns`s Church Hall in Edinburgh. Ukrainian and Georgian traditional songs will help create a perfect atmosphere for a spiritual art displayed on the Exhibition.

All welcome to come to the Opening.

Wednesday 15 January 2014

Saturday Icon Painting Classes


Saturday Icon Painting Classes

Introducing the tradition of Orthodox Iconography

Regular starting dates.
10.15am until 1.15pm

Art`s Complex
St. Margaret`s House
151 London Road
Edinburgh
EH7 6AE
ground floor, room G8

Icon painting for students of all abilities.
Saturdays, 10.15-1.15

Specially designed for those who want to begin their journey with Icons. 
Absolute beginners welcome. Learning and exploring basic principles of egg tempera, Icon painting and drawing.
 Binder preparation, application of grounds with different colours. Layering. Gold gilding.

Dates
18 January 2014
and then 25 Jan,
1 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar,
29 Mar, 5 Apr


Cost for the complete course covering 9 sessions of 3 hours £250 . Deposit of £50 required with the Registration.


Monday 13 January 2014

Weekend Egg Tempera/ Icon Painting Workshop

Weekend Egg Tempera/ Icon Painting Workshop

Introducing the world of Sacred icon painting.




This will be 3 Weekends Workshop but it`s possible to sign up just for one weekend.

St. Margarets House

151 London Road

Edinburgh

EH7 6AE



We will focus on learning basic principles of egg tempera and Icon Painting. From egg yolk and wine proportion through brush work and transparent layering. We will explore this ancient technique through practise and experimentation, helping you to become confident in your painting.

I will help you find your own voice to accompany you on your long and exciting journey with Icons.



Absolute beginners welcome.



The dates and time are,

8th, 9th March,

5th, 6th April,
10th, 11th May



Saturday from 4pm- 8.30pm

Sunday from 11.30am- 6.30pm


You can sign up for 3 weekends for £235
or for separate weekends,
cost of one weekend £89
Coffee and biscuits included.
We offer Commissions.

Non-refundable £30 deposit payable when booking (this will be refunded if there are no places available).
An invoice will be mailed after the payment.
You are welcome to see us at our studio at the address below. 

We are looking forward to hearing from you. Please feel free to ask any questions you can think of. To register please email at edinburghicons@gmail.com
07565144722 Basia,
07752335956 Mike.

Taster Workshop "Come try Icon painting"

Saturday 25th January 2014
2pm until 5pm



"An introduction to the world of Icons, their history and importance, followed by a hands on workshop to take you through the initial stages of Icon painting techniques. You will be guided by an experienced teacher and painter of Icons, who will answer any questions and points that arise. All materials will be provided.”

Art`s Complex
151 London Road
Edinburgh
EH7 6AE
studio G8 (ground floor)

Cost £25

Please email at edinburghicons@gmail.com