Iconography Under The Instruction Of Faye Drobnic
St Elizabeth
Icon Studio
Faye Drobnic, Iconographer
Affiliated Instructor
of the Prosopon School of Iconology
Icons transmit the truths and traditions of the Christian faith. They serve as our spiritual guides, reminding us of
the Spirit ever present. Byzantine iconography is a living tradition of sacred art, passed on from one icon painter to the next through the ages. That tradition continues at St. Elizabeth Icon Studio, where we use modern technology to teach the ancient art of egg tempera icon painting.
Do you want to learn to paint icons?
Faye Drobnic speaks to a class about the three tasks of students of iconography:
- To study the history and theology of the icon
- To master the artistic skills of painting and design
- To nurture a contemplative prayer life
St Elizabeth Icon Studio offers a comprehensive program of online instruction in egg tempera icon painting that includes introductory paint mixing classes, fundamental beginning classes, and in-depth intermediate classes.
2025 Live Classes On Zoom
Introduction
to
Egg Tempera:
Paint Mixing & Pigments
Jan 23-25, 2025
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Introduction
to
Egg Tempera:
Beginners’ Project:
The Bridegroom
Feb. 8–April 12, 2025
Saturdays
Intermediate Project:
Lamentation
Grieving mother & Man of Sorrows
Jan. 17—April 11, 2025
Friday Afternoons
All Levels:
Independent Study
Group Critiques
of Individual Icons
Jan. 21- April 22, 2025
Tuesday Afternoons & Evenings
Introduction
to Egg Tempera:
Paint Mixing & Pigments
Jul 10-12, 2025
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Introduction
to Egg Tempera:
Beginners’ Project:
Archangel Michael, Warrior
Aug 2 - Oct 11, 2025
Saturdays
Intermediate Project:
Saint Michael The Archangel
Prince of the Heavenly Host
July 18 - Oct 28, 2025
Friday Afternoons
All Levels:
Independent Study
Group Critiques
of Individual Icons
July 22 - Oct 28 2025
Tuesday Afternoons & Evenings
2025 Live Prosopon School Seven-Day Workshop for Intermediate & Advanced Students
Prosopon School of Iconology
Monday, June 9, through Sunday, June 15, 2025
St. Charles College at Grand Coteau Retreats
Grand Coteau, Louisiana 70541
Instructor: Dmitri Andreyev
Coordinator: Faye Drobnic
This workshop is for experienced icon painters only. Students should have taken several previous classes or workshops with the Prosopon School or with St. Elizabeth Icon Studio, and they should have completed several icons in the Prosopon style of icon painting.
Tutorial packets help students to paint at home, using what they have learned in workshops taught by the Prosopon School of Iconology or its affiliates. The instructions are based upon the school’s methods and techniques, and it is assumed that those painting from packets are familiar with the school’s terminology. These packets were created and are taught by Faye Drobnic at St. Elizabeth Icon Studio, an affiliate of the Prosopon School.
Supplies
St. Elizabeth Icon Studio
offers iconography supplies including pigment kits, brushes, icon boards and miscellaneous items needed for painting icons. We believe that high-quality supplies are critical to successful icon painting. We sell only the supplies that we work with ourselves.
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Faye Drobnic, Iconographer
Lafayette, LA
Affiliated Instructor
of the
Prosopon School of Iconology