Icon Workshops

Sponsorship an Icon Painting Workshop

Workshops can be sponsored by parishes, museums, arts groups or other groups or organizations interested in learning the ancient art of iconography.

Workshop Tution and supply fees:

6 Day Course: Monday thru Saturday (42 hrs of instruction)
$375. per student

6 Evening Course: Monday thru Saturday ( 24 hrs of instruction)
$225 per student

3 day weekend; friday-sunday 24 hours of instruction
225 per student

Each participant will receive a set of brushes, a prepared panel, all the other materials necessary to complete an icon.

The course is based upon a class of 10-12 people A $500 down payment is needed to schedule a workshop.
Travel expenses are handled case by case.

Students will be required a $100. non-refundable deposit to reserve their space. The remainder is due no later than 30 days prior to the workshop. If the course fills up early a waiting list will be provided.

Cancellation Policy: The deposit fee of $100 is not refundable unless Archangel Icons cancels the workshop due to lack of participants. If the workshop is cancelled, all fees, including the deposit, will be refunded in full. A participant may cancel their enrollment no later than 30 days prior to workshop and receive a full refund minus the deposit fee. No refunds will be offered for cancellations during or after the workshop.

To schedule a workshop please contact Michael at kapeluck@verizon.net

The workshop will be an intense six day course where the student will create an icon using acrylic gouache techniques. During this course the students will:

Learn basic color mixing, drawing and painting techniques.

Be instructed in the history and theology of the icon..

Receive personal instruction and demonstration for each stage of painting.

Gain a deeper understanding of the mystical art of the icon and its place in the Church.

Our day will begin with prayer at 9:00 am, taking a lunch break from 12:30 - 1:30 and then working till around 5:00 pm each day. Evening painting will be optional.
All Saints Camp workshop hours may vary.

Tuition;

Pittsburgh workshops: $375.00

All Saints Camp workshop: $600.00 (includes lodging and meals)

Each participant will receive a set of brushes, a prepared panel, all the other materials necessary to complete an icon.
The course is based upon a class of 10-12 people
Students will be required a $100. non-refundable deposit to reserve their space. If the course fills up early a waiting list will be provided.

Lodging:

Pittsburgh: Tuition covers the class only. A list of nearby accomodations can be provided.

All Saints Camp: Tuition covers class, lodging and meals.

Location:

Pittsburgh: Workshops will be held at the Archangel Icons studio at 306 East Main St., Carnegie, Pa, approximately 10 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. The studio is located on the main street of Carnegie, in the middle of the business district and within walking distance of many restaurants and stores.

All Saints Camp: The workshop will be held at All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Camp, 110 All Saints Road, Emlenton, PA, 16373. All Saints offers over 90 acres of pristine beauty in the Allegheny Mountains. The camp's facilities include volleyball courts, a swimming pool, 10 cabins for participants, a Millennium Cultural Center with housing and classrooms, and an activities pavilion, tennis and basketball courts, an infirmary and nature trails.

To register or for more info please contact Michael at kapeluck@verizon.net or 412-527-5359