Icons can exert a mysteriously strong pull to us when we encounter them. You can learn how to go about painting an Icon for yourself.
ICONS Painting retreat – Pilgrimage in Paint
(Please Note this event is 8 days of painting split across a two week period, not including weekend)
Tue 11th 10.00 am – Fri 14th 6.00pm November
and
Tues 18th 10.00pm – Fri 21st 6.00pm November
Led by Sharon Seager
Icons can exert a mysteriously strong pull to us when we encounter them. Possibly in a museum
or perhaps in a church. Have you ever considered that you could paint an icon for
yourself?
Anyone exploring their spiritual path or seeking to deepen their ability to contemplate can use the
practical encounter with the craft of icon painting to draw themselves more deeply towards the
mystery of creation.
During the days on the course, after prayers you will have daily demonstrations of each step
together with some details to introduce the theory of iconography bringing meaning to the actions
of painting.
By the end of the course you will have an icon of the Holy Guardian Angel, have been introduced
to the liquid egg tempera technique of the Prosopon School of Iconology. You will have
progressed through the key steps of icon painting based on the pedagogical tool of the 21 steps
of icon painting developed by Vladislav Andreyev founder & current head of the Prosopon School
Tutor Sharon Seager
In 2013 Sharon typed, “painting for God”, into her
computer’s search engine, a journey began that would lead
her to dedicate her life to Icon painting. Her previous
studies, work as a scenic painter in the theatre and practice
in meditation, as well as the Jewish tradition of her birth; all
combine to inform her current practice. Sharon’s chosen
specialism is Russian Byzantine style iconography.
Sharon continues to be mentored by senior faculty of The
Prosopon School of Iconology at retreats in EU & USA; her
work can be seen in the latest School catalogue. Sharon
shows her work locally where she also offers instruction in
icon painting. Her community is The Russian Orthodox
Church of The Holy Image, St Leonards.
TO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online.
Single Occupancy £996.00 per person
