Byzantine Drawing with George Kordis

Join Master Iconographer Dr. George Kordis for a 4-day drawing retreat workshop to learn the skills of traditional iconographic drawing using the principles and rhythm of the Byzantine system as a strong foundation for creating beautiful Christian icons.

Dr. Kordis will teach the specific skills of the Byzantine approach through in-depth demonstrations and detailed drawing exercises in the art, expression and language of the icon. Along with teaching the importance of good freehand drawing skills (the critical basis of all contemporary Byzantine icon-painting), Dr. Kordis will also share an observational window into the unique, artistic and spiritual process of iconography. Along with the daily hands-on sessions, there will be short lectures and other visual inspiration addressing iconography, icon history and theology.

A demonstration of on-site fresco work through preliminary drawing process will be shared.

The main goal of the workshop is that students will acquire, develop and improve good, practical and artistic icon-drawing skills while gaining a deeper sense of the art, beauty and meaning of icons.

All students – beginners and experienced alike -- will benefit from the valuable techniques learned in this rare opportunity to study with one of the world's top iconographers.

*** This workshop is limited to 12 students.***

The main goal of the workshop is that students will acquire, develop and improve good, practical icon-drawing skills while gaining a deeper sense of the art, beauty and meaning of icons.

Note: ALL CLASS MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED--Each student will be given a large format sketch pad as well as all necessary drawing tools for use during the workshop.

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Workshop Tuition: 4 Day Workshop with a Master Iconographer (includes supplies): $600

Available Packages:

• Commuter: Workshop + Daily Lunch and Dinner: $760.00

• Resident: Workshop + Daily Meal Package* + Shared Room: $1,020.00

• Private Room: Workshop + Daily Meal Package* + Private Room: $1,140.00

*Hot Breakfast, 2-course Lunch, 3-course Dinner, and snacks.

For more reservation details, contact us at: (860) 536-0565

Schedule:

Monday, October 28th

• 4:30 pm | Registration
• 5:30 pm | Dinner
• 6:30 pm | Free Time

Tuesday, October 29th - Thursday, October 31th

• 9:00 am | Mass (optional)
• 9:50 am | Instruction
• 12:00 pm | Lunch
• 1:00 pm | Instruction
• 5:30 pm | Dinner
• 6:30 pm | Free Time

Friday, November 1st

• 9:00 am | Mass (optional)
• 9:50 am | Instruction
• 12:00 pm | Lunch

Housing:

Rooming options are subject to availability. We do our very best to ensure that all of our resident students room on Enders Island. In rare circumstances, it may be necessary for you to room off-island at a local hotel. In such cases, Enders Island will let you know well ahead of time, and we will provide transportation to and from your classes.

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Workshop Materials:

• A $25 materials fee is included in the cost of this workshop.

• All materials used in this workshop will be pre-ordered and made available to students in the classroom by the instructor. All other equipment and art supplies are property of the Enders Island Sacred Art Institute.

All deposits are non-refundable. Please read and understand our full Cancellation Policy prior to your purchase. Thank you!