Byzantine Icon Painting with George Kordis

Join Master Iconographer Dr. George Kordis for a 5-day painting retreat workshop to learn the skills of traditional iconographic painting 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 exercises in the art, expression and language of the icon. Along with reinforcing the importance of good freehand drawing skills (the critical basis of all contemporary Byzantine icon-painting), Dr. Kordis will share an invaluable window into the unique, artistic and spiritual process of creating an limited-palette icon from beginning to end with his tetrachrome palette technique. Along with the daily hands-on sessions, there will be short lectures and other visual inspiration addressing iconography, icon history and theology.

A demonstration with on-site fresco painting as a continuation from the drawing workshop will also be offered.

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

The icon subject for the workshop will be determined at the time of workshop, with George allowing the subject to be open for independent choice for those with prior icon painting experience.

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

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: 5 Day Workshop with a Master Iconographer (includes supplies): $730

Available Packages:

• Commuter: Workshop + Daily Lunch and Dinner: $970.00

• Resident: Workshop + Daily Meal Package* + Shared Room: $1,360.00

• Private Room: Workshop + Daily Meal Package* + Private Room: $1,540.00

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

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

Schedule:

Sunday, November 3rd

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

Monday, November 4th - Thursday, November 7th

• 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 8th

• 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 $50 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. Experienced students are encouraged to bring their own brushes. 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!