This week covers the design of the icon. We study how the design of icons conveys‘ theology in line and
colour’ and learning to draw the ‘podlinnik” - the basic drawing for the icon. Practical sessions are
complemented by slide lectures studying the ‘spiritual flow’ in icon design, especially in relation to scriptural
texts - a method vital to the understanding and practise of iconography.
The drawing schola includes the brush drawing which is vital to the final ‘written’ lines of your icon. the final
vital brush strokes. At least one day is spent practising the final lines of the icon with a brush on toned paper.
The gessoed boards for the course are also made at this session. The gessoed board is an essential part of the
both the practical and spiritual process of making the icon.
At the end of the week you transfer a completed drawing to the gessoed board, ready to start your icon.
CONTINUING STUDY This course gives you a basic set of ‘tools’ to continue studying the icon and
practising design and brush skills on your own, or in conjunction with the Online Course/ other
further studies.
RETURNING STUDENTS Bring your own gessoed board/s to improve your skills/ complete an icon of
your choice or complement your Online studies.
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