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Weekend icon painting/egg tempera workshop 10,11 January 2015

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Start the New Year with art. Being creative perhaps it's just what you need in 2015. All welcome. Get in touch to book.

or alternatively you can follow this link to book
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weekend-icon-painting-egg-tempera-workshop-tickets-15057428173

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 unique technique through practise and experimentation. My goal is to make this technique feel easy to work with for people and to help them become confident in what they do.
I will try to help you find your own voice as well. I hope this will be a start of a long and exciting journey with Icon.

You can either work on icon or any other subject you are interested in.

Absolute beginners welcome.

The dates and time are:
10,11 January 
24,25 January
14,15 February

Saturday from 4pm- 8.30pm
Sunday from 11.30am- 6.30pm

Cost of one weekend £89
Coffee and biscuits included.

Non-refundable £50 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

Icons for sale.

Few icons for sale please contact to me for details.

Wishing wonderful Christmas and happy New Year!

Christmas 2014

Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

Egg tempera

We use egg tempera technique in icon painting. It is an ancient technique which has been used since as early as 4th Century. Some say even 1st Century. Many painting made in those early days has been preserved and we can still enjoy their beauty. Some more damaged and darkened some still vivid with most details almost untouched by ageing.

Painting made in egg tempera last even longer then oil painting.

To prepare your paint using egg tempera you need egg yolk, wine (white wine vinegar or lager) dry pigments and water.

Egg and wine will be your binding medium.Crack egg shell and place egg on your hand. Make sure all white runs down your hand and you only have yolk in a skin left. Be careful skin can break. Place your hand above small jar and break a skin. All yolk should run down a jar. Add exaclty the same volume of wine onto a jar. Mix thoroughly. Store in a fridge. Medium should be good to use for at least one week.

Christmas voucher

Looking for Christmas ideas why not book one of our workshops of classes? We have lovely vouchers.

Christmas card or print which could be a unique Christmas present

If you still looking for a unique Christmas card or gift this could give you some ideas.

Egg tempera master class

Edinburgh School of Icon Painting is offering a master class for all those who have experience either in icon painting or egg tempera.

The class is also suitable for artists who would like to explore new technique. However we need to know a bit more about your experience in order to decide if it would be appropriate for you. Please get in touch.

During 10 weeks of 3,5 hour sessions (35 hours) we will:

Explore composition looking for an inspiration in iconography. Then create own composition.

Practise brush work, for example how a way you hold your brush affects you painting in egg tempera.

Use different tools to achieve various textures.

Experiment with paint using thin layers, different thickness in different layers, more/less egg medium in different layers.

Explore texture as a factor in building composition.

Use different surfaces like stone, plain wood etc.

Use egg medium to create glossy finish as opposed to matt finish.

Use various styles used in iconography to create own composition.

All essential materials will be provided.

Students just need to bring an A4 sketchbook.

The whole cost for 35 hours is £265. Deposit of £70 is required with registration. Balance should be paid prior to first session of the course.

Please get in touch of you need to pay in instalments.

Classes will start on Saturday of 17^th January 2015 at 10.30.

To book contact edinburghicons@gmail.com or call 07565144722

Craig lodge, Scotland

5 day Retreat in

2015 RETREAT

ATCRAIG LODGE FAMILY HOUSE OF PRAYER

www.craiglodge.org


11th – 15th May

Icon of Our Lady of Tenderness – Basia Mindewicz, Edinburgh School of Icon Painting

Five days of intensive icon painting/writing workshops. We will focus on icon painting as a spiritual practice 

not only a form of art and allow the technique and tradition of iconography to lead us into prayer.  Basia is 

an experienced icon painter and teacher who was trained in Poland and has been teaching in Poland and 

Scotland since 2008. (£200)

Weekend workshop. 6,7 December

Join us for an exciting weekend of creating art. Learn principles of egg tempera. Explore the tradition of icon painting and give it your own personal touch.

WEEKEND ICON PAINTING WORKSHOP

6,7 December

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 unique technique through practise and experimentation. My goal is to make this technique feel easy to work with for people and to help them become confident in what they do.
I will try to help you find your own voice as well. I hope this will be a start of a long and exciting journey with Icon.

You can either work on icon or any other subject you are interested in.

Absolute beginners welcome.

More dates:
10,11 January 
24,25 January
14,15 February

Saturday from 4pm- 8.30pm
Sunday from 11.30am- 6.30pm

Cost of one weekend £89
Coffee and biscuits included.

Non-refundable £50 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,

St. Margaret's House Open Studios

Please come to the Open Studios and Christmas Fair at St Margaret's House this weekend.

Edinburgh School of Icon Painting is based in the building and is opening the studio for many people to have a look at the icon, chat and perhaps even try some painting.
There will be egg yolk medium and some pigments ready so you can come and mix some colours. Make your own paints.

If you are not sure what icon painting is or if you would like it this is a perfect opportunity to give it a try.

There will be also few very small icons on the Christmas Market for sale. This takes place in a Gallery 2 on the 3rd floor of the building.

More info about the event here
https://www.facebook.com/events/1481715815444584/?pnref=story

http://www.edinburghpalette.co.uk/events/winter-open-studios-november-2014/


Looking forward to seeing you there.

Icon painting in Sardinia, Italy

23-29 March 2015

Exciting opportunity to spent a week in beautiful Sardinia painting icons. Whether you are a beginner or you have done some icon painting before you will enjoy it. We will work in a relaxing atmosphere, trying to understand the technique of egg tempera. We will learn the tradition of icon and enjoy it's peacefulness.
Working in lovely surroundings, close to nature is a perfect setting for this special art. We will not only have a chance to create something unusual but also spent some time away from every day troubles.

Participants will be able to complete one icon. The image is to be chosen by you so get in touch before if you need help with finding the one for you.

We will be set in Locanda Minerva in the village called Villanova Monteleone close to Alghero. See the website or facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/locandaminerva?fref=ts
http://www.monteminerva.com/

We will spent last day and night in Alghero where we plan to have a small exhibition of icons created during the workshop.

The cost of the tuition, accommodation- half board arrangement for 5 nights is £400.
Extra cost: flights, meal on the last day in Alghero.

All materials apart from gesso panel will be provided.

Non refundable deposit of £60 to be paid until the end of January. The balance should be paid until the end of February.
An invoice will issued to you to confirm you payment.

Please contact basiamindewicz@edinburghiconpainting.net to register or to ask for more details.

Weekly classes

You can join our weekly classes at any date. Please get in touch if you are interested.

Tuesdays 10.30am – 1.30pm

Thursdays 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Learn egg tempera technique through traditional art of icon painting. Make your own paints using egg yolk and dry pigments.

Find inspiration in many provided images of ancient and contemporary icons.

Work with an experienced icon painter and teacher.

You will learn and explore:

• composition used in icon painting,
• icon styles including Byzantine and Russian,
• how to prepare egg yolk binding medium,
• make your own paints from dry pigments,
• how to work with thin layers,
• egg tempera brush work,
• dry brush work.

You will be encouraged to experiment with the technique and colour. Tradition is something dynamic so it’s still moving and changing.

Your ideas and contemporary approach both welcome.

The block of ten, 3-hour sessions should be enough to complete an icon and costs £235.

Classes will run throughout the year so don’t worry if you miss a few sessions at the beginning. You still will be able to make 10 sessions. Students will be working at their own pace and the tuition will be adjusted to the individual needs of the students.

To sign up email edinburghicons@gmail.com or call 07565144722

International Residency for icon painters 2014. Nowica, Poland

I had a chance and privilege to participate in a very special event. Something that will impact me as an artist, icon painter and a person. In a small village in Poland. Far from everything where you can really contemplate and feel the nature. I haven`t seen such a beautiful sky in a long time.
I was amongst many artist who paint icons. People from Ukraine, Belarus and Poland. It was unforgeable experience and I came back full of inspiration.
Here are some icons that were made during this residency that I'd like to share with you.

 Basia Mindewicz

 Maria Ivaniuta

Danylo Movchan

 Olga Moroz

 Ostap Lozinski

 Romko Zilinko

 Serhij Radkevych

 Sofijka Bilyk

Kost' Markovych

Icon of Nativity

This is an icon I painted on the International residency for icon painters in Nowica, Poland.

Here is a link to the website of the project
http://warsztatynowica.blogspot.co.uk/

NEXT WEEKEND ICON PAINTING WORKSHOP 4,5 OCTOBER

IN EDINBURGH

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 unique technique through practise and experimentation. My goal is to make this technique feel easy to work with for people and to help them become confident in what they do.
I will try to help you find your own voice as well. I hope this will be a start of a long and exciting journey with Icon.

You can either work on icon or any other subject you are interested in.

Absolute beginners welcome.

Saturday from 4pm- 8.30pm
Sunday from 11.30am- 6.30pm

Cost of one weekend £89
Coffee and biscuits included.

Non-refundable £50 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,

ICON PAINTING TASTER

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.

This is and invitation to 3 hour ICON PAINTING TASTER.

It will be a chance to try egg tempera.

To see icons, reproductions, ask questions or just have a chat.

Dry pigments, egg yolk, wine…..and all you need to give it a try. Waiting for you so you don`t need to worry about anything. Just come and enjoy friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Please feel free to pop in to St. Margaret`s House
Saturday 27th September
between 11am and 2pm

The address is
151 London Road
EH7 6AE
EDINBURGH

You are welcome to come even for 5 minutes. Basia would love to meet you.

Cost £30

Please email at edinburghicons@gmail.com
07565144722 Basia Mindewicz

A wee bit of an inside into the process of work on icon

School of Iconography, Bielsk Podlaski, Poland

Visiting Orthodox part of Poland

Weekend workshop content...

Introduction to history and symbolic of iconography. Learning how particular style of icon brings it closer to the Divine.

After introduction participants will chose an image (of proposed icons) which they explore through the series of drawings. Final drawing will be transferred into a wooden panel and painted according to all principles of traditional egg tempera technique. Using organic materials will help to develop a connection with nature which is a creation of the Divine.

Making their own paints using egg yolk based medium and dry pigments through it`s slow pace will help contemplative generate a contemplative atmosphere.

At the end of the 3 day course participants should be able to have completed a small icon of their choice.

Workshops purpose:

Deepening personal spiritual practise.

Reuniting with Nature, Gods creation. Through that reuniting with our inner selves.

Gaining courage to explore Sacred through creativity.

From practical point learning egg tempera, used in icon painting, principles which would be basis for further exploring.

Book weekend workshop 4th, 5th October now

REGISTRATION FORM to fill in registration form please download it

Saturday from 4pm- 8.30pm
Sunday from 11.30am- 6.30pm

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 unique technique through practise and experimentation. My goal is to make this technique feel easy to work with for people and to help them become confident in what they do.
I will try to help you find your own voice as well. I hope this will be a start of a long and exciting journey with Icon.

You can either work on icon or any other subject you are interested in.

Absolute beginners welcome.

Cost of one weekend £89
Coffee and biscuits included.

Non-refundable £50 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,

Workshops in Scotland and other places in UK/ Proposal

Traditional painting techniques

EXPLORING ICON PAINTING AND EGG TEMPERA

Learning the process of icon painting according to the principles of egg tempera. Traditional technique which has been used in icon painting (and other paintings) for centuries.

Especially beneficial for:

Students of art history and subjects related to history and arts.

People who are looking for more meaningful, fulfilling life.

People who would like to explore new ways of expressing their personal spirituality.

Edinburgh School of Icon Painting can offer weekend workshops or tasters which can run all over UK, particularly in Scotland, and worldwide.

I`m interested in how people from different communities have different way of working with brush and paint. How our personality and experience changes the way we approach art, in particular icon painting as a spiritual art.

Icon painting is not only an art but also a spiritual practise which gives people an opportunity to find a deeper meaning in their lives. Stop for a moment. Take a break from their busy lives.

This is how the project called Edinburgh School of Icon Painting came to life. Showing alternative form of art as a practice for everyone, not only artists and people with skills. Encouraging people with different backgrounds and experiences to become creative.

I use organic materials which are dry pigments, egg yolk, lime wood panels, gesso, gold leaf, olifa varnish, etc.

 Program:

Provided materials:

Wooden panels with gesso.

Dry pigments (12 colours)

Squirrel brushes.

Egg yolk, wine.

Images of icons.

Shellac.

Time:  12 hours

1. Brief introduction to the history and technique.

2. Discussing differences in composition and facial features, like long nose, large eyes etc. Meaning of these changes.

3. Students will make their own drawings based on the images provided.

4. Transferring completed drawing onto wooden panels provide.

5. Preparation of binding medium made of egg yolk and wine. Instructions on how to mix dry pigments and medium and how to use “dry brush” technique.

6. Improving drawing with the brush and building grounds for all parts of painting.

7. Improving technique of layering with thin coats.

8. Building shapes with lights and highlights.

9. Working on details.

10. Finishing work with application of shellac which is used as a varnish.

11. Gold gilding could be included if workshop runs 1 hour longer (this depends on a number of students).

At the end of workshop student should be able to produce one small icon.

Gain confidence to experiment with the technique.

Gain basic knowledge of the technique and the idea behind iconography.

Learn basic principles of egg tempera, dry brush work, layering, building form with lights.

Christ Pantocrator - Icon in the Monastery of St. Catherine

This is one of the most beautiful icons I ever seen.

It is an early type of the Christ Pantocrator. He is wearing a tunic (called chiton in Greek) and a cloak (himation).

His right hand is in blessing. In His right hand we can see a book of Gospel.

Eyes of Pantocrator in this icon are unlike in size, shape and expression.

The icon is made in encaustic. It is not certain when it was made. It was dated to the 13th century but during it`s conservation in 1962 original encaustic layer was uncovered which points to a much earlier date, 6th or 7th century.

Size 85x45 meters.

Thanks to http://www.touregypt.net/

Gift voucher

Perfect idea for a special gift for someone you care about. Something they wont forget. Get a gift voucher for one of our weekend workshops.

Saint Helen

Saint Helena (latin: Flavia Julia Helena Augusta; c. 250 - 330)

or Saint Helen was the consort of the Roman emperor Constantius Chlorus and the mother of the emperor Constantine the Great.

She is considered by the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Eastern and Latin Catholic churches, as well as by the Anglican Communion and Lutheran Churches as a saint.

Sometimes known as Helen of Constantinople.

(wikipidia)

Apostle Andrew

Apostle Andrew the First-Called was the first of the apostles of Jesus Christ and the brother of the Apostle Peter. He is also the patron saint of the few countries, including Scotland and Romania.

Orthodox Hymns dedicated this Saint

Troparion

Andrew, first called of the Apostles
and brother of the foremost disciple,
entreat the Master of all
to grant peace to the world
and to our souls great mercy.

Kontakion (Ton 2)

Let us praise Andrew, the herald of God,
the namesake of courage,
the first-called of the Savior`s, disciples
and the brother of Peter.
As the once called to his brother, he now cries out to us:
"Come, for we have found the One whom the world desires!"

read more
http://www.ec-patr.org/

source Orthodoxwiki

Special offer

20% off on all workshops and classes if you book till Sunday 7 September.

Weekend Icon Painting/ Egg tempera Workshop

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 unique technique through practise and experimentation. My goal is to make this technique feel easy to work with for people and to help them become confident in what they do.
I will try to help you find your own voice as well. I hope this will be a start of a long and exciting journey with Icon.

You can either work on icon or any other subject you are interested in.

Absolute beginners welcome.

The dates and time are,
4,5 October
11,12 October
22, 23 November
6,7 December

Saturday from 4pm- 8.30pm
Sunday from 11.30am- 6.30pm

Cost of one weekend £89
Coffee and biscuits included.

Non-refundable £50 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,

Making your binding medium.

How to make your binding medium which you can use for icon painting or any kind of painting.

You need:
egg yolk
white wine or light beer (lager)

Making it:
take one egg and break the shell
place egg yolk in membrane on your hand and let all of the white run of your hand
make sure there isn`t any white left
brake the membrane on your yolk and let it pour into a small jar
add exactly the same volume of wine or beer and mix thoroughly

Store your medium in a fridge.

Start painting :)

#eggtempera #painting #art

What icon means to you?

I was thinking about icon and how it changed my live. I was wondering how I can bring this experience to other people. The joy of sharing something meaningful.

It is important that we can have a voice.

Please share your experience. Write about what Icon means to you.

Just Festival Edinburgh

A BRUSH WITH GOD

I was one of the panellist on the conversation on this years Just Festival in Edinburgh. A conversation about how art could be a form of prayer. How it can be a part of an individual`s spiritual path.
It was my pleasure to be a part of this interesting and meaningful event. Participants brought a new light to this important for me subject.
We are all so similar in our spiritual journeys.

Big thanks to the Festival for inviting me.

http://www.justjust.org/calendar-just-festival-2014/2014/8/22/a-brush-with-god

New workshops and classes

There are new workshops and classes. Please go to WORKSHOPS

Residential Workshop in Poland

I just came back from the Workshop in Poland. 11 students where exploring and mastering their skills and knowledge about icon. Based in a beautiful surroundings of Polish old Forrest made it even more special. What is more we visited many places where we saw icons on their natural environment. One of which was School of Icon Painting and Orthodox Hermit Monastery.

I will tell the whole story of our visits in the next few posts.

#Icon of #Christ #Pantocrator

#iconography   #iconographer   #art   #artwork   #artworkforsale  

I have an icon for sale.  

Made in #eggtempera .

I can post worldwide.

Please contact me for details.

Some thoughts about what happened this year.

It has been a very busy and interesting year for #Edinburgh School of #Icon #Painting.
I feel like the project came a very long way form where it started. Beginning just with a few students. People who where interested in icon painting for various reasons. Each of all very special and meaningful. It looks like art could be something more then we think. In our lives and in lives of people we need. I as a teacher am constantly learning how to introduce and share this beautiful world with students.

I`m growing to believe that we all have that something inside us waiting to get outside. The ability to express our spiritual site in art. And #iconography is a perfect choice if you looking for something deeper and peaceful in your life.
I have seen people who have never done any art making their own drawing for icons they beautifully produced.

There is more to learn and explore.

You are all welcome to come to Edinburgh and find out more. Feel free to write a comment or an email.

Basia Mindewicz

International #Residential in Wetlina, Poland

Theme: Angels Michael and Raphael. We will be working on wooden panels. Using traditional technique of egg tempera.
All materials provided.

There are still spaces for this exciting opportunity.
I will be teaching at the residential design for less experience students. Even beginners.

Please contact me and I will connect you with organizers. I`m only teaching on this one.

Dates are
11 - 17 August
Place: Wetlina, Poland.
This workshop will be based in a small village in south-eastern Poland, close to nature. Perfect environment for icon painting.
We will be working till lunch time and then visiting local objects connected with icon. Especially old wooden churches.
Relaxing. Enjoying walks in nature. Spending time together.

Here are some informations about the area (some in Polish but there are images)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wetlina
http://www.globtroter.pl/zdjecia/118919,polska,podkarpackie,wetlina,bieszczady,,tarnica,.html
http://www.globtroter.pl/zdjecia/134767,polska,bieszczady,smerek,poloniny.html
Also photos of old wooden Churches.
http://www.twojebieszczady.net/st_cerkwie/cerkiew_bystre.php
http://www.twojebieszczady.net/warto/chmiel.php
http://www.twojebieszczady.net/st_cerkwie/cerkiew_gorzanka.php