Iconpaintingclasses

LIVE ON ZOOM AUGUST 20-23, 2024 TO REGISTER CLICK HERE! WRITING ICONS IS A WAY OF ENCOUNTERING THE GOSPEL, INTEGRATING IT THROUGH OUR EYES, OUR HANDS, OUR HEARTS, AND MINDS. By reading the Bible and through prayer, we can increase our conscious awareness of God’s Presence. We can learn to create a sacred environment where we can listen to God, study His Words, and copy the ancient Byzantine models to receive fresh revelation for today. These pictures can bring us into a deeper understanding and experience since the symbolic nature of icons allows us to bring our own dialogue into the Biblical story. JOIN US FOR This live, online Zoom class which is equivalent to a four day Icon writing retreat, including over 12 hours of recorded videos that can be watched as many times as you wish, as the zoom class progresses. BEGINNERS WELCOME! At the beginning of each session there is time for live questions and answers. Perfect for beginners as well as more experienced artists and iconographers, this class is a spiritual retreat, with guided prayers on the process of praying and painting this particular image of Icon of the Nativity You will learn a simple way to gild with gold leaf as well as egg tempera painting. This class welcomes those who simply want to learn more about icons as well as the more serious person who wants to develop their approach to icon writing, Becoming an iconographer is approached as a way of enquiry and development in the Christian life rather than just a theoretical or practical art class. It’s not about making the perfect icon, but it is about having an encounter with God through art materials, understanding Christian Icon history, and prayer and being able to share that experience with others so they can be blessed too. We have two, ninety minute sessions each day: 9:00-10:30AM and 2:00-3:30 PM. EST Each session is recorded and then posted on the website: https://online.icnwritingclasses.com, so that students can watch and rewatch demonstrations for their painting time in between sessions. Students are encouraged to develop their skill set slowly, step by step, at their own pace. It is not expected that the Icon will be finished at the end of the four days, but with the ability to play back demonstrations any time, the possibility exists for finishing the icon any time. The demonstration videos are thorough and you are gently guided, step by step through what in reality is a rather complicated process, made simple for you in these classes. REGISTER FOR THE August 20-23, 2024. ONLINE CLASS BELOW: COMMENTS FROM CHRISTINE’S ICON STUDENTS: “Learning the divine art of iconography from Christine Hales is like learning opera with Mozart! Her knowledge and experience of iconography is extensive. Combining her expertise and talent for teaching, she generously shares her sacred gift of icon writing with all of her students. She is the complete package, artist, teacher, and vessel!” Jennifer G. “Christine is a gentle and encouraging teacher and guidenwho has deepened my appreciation of iconography and fostered a love of icon painting/writing. I am interested in attending more classes!” Christopher E. “I have so appreciated this opportunity to learn from a great master iconographer who communicates clearly the icon writing technique. She embodies the spirituality behind the icons.” Philip D. “I could never have imagined that with having no painting background I would actually be able to create an icon that I am completely delighted with, and in the process feel touched by the DIvine. Such is the fruit from working under the compassionate guidance of a Master in the field of icon writing. Christine Hales imparts knowledge, confidence, enthusiasm and profound wisdom into the process of icon writing….This retreat has changed my life by providing a transformation both within and without. Thank you Christine!” Kathy C. Working with Christine was a joy. Her love for the icons and for teaching others is contagious. You can’t help but fall in love with Icon painting too!” Victor C.