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.

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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

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Introduction

to Egg Tempera:

Paint Mixing & Pigments

Jul 10-12, 2025

Thursday, Friday & Saturday

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Introduction

to Egg Tempera:

Beginners’ Project:

Archangel Michael, Warrior

Aug 2 - Oct 11, 2025

Saturdays

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Intermediate Project:

Saint Michael The Archangel

Prince of the Heavenly Host

Aug 1 - Oct 31, 2025

Friday Afternoons

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All Levels:

Independent Study

Group Critiques

of Individual Icons

Aug 5 - Nov 11 2025

Tuesday Afternoons & Evenings

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2026 Live Prosopon School Seven-Day Workshop for Intermediate & Advanced Students

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St. Charles College at Grand Coteau Retreats

June 15 - 21, 2026

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Tutorial Packets

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.

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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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Visit Our Gallery Of Icons

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Read Our Blogs

St. Francis of Assisi — Series starts February 2024

By Faye Drobnic • February 7, 2024

A standing figure of St. Francis of Assisi, with the walls and buildings of Assisi in the background, will be our 12-Week Intermediate Class Project beginning in February 2024. This class will focus on the development of the standing figure, including the techniques of painting a smaller, more graphic face.

Paint mixing and beginning series 2024

By Faye Drobnic • November 8, 2023

The teaching program for beginners at St. Elizabeth Icon Studio consists of an Introduction to Paint Mixing and Pigments Class (3 consecutive days) followed by a Beginning Project Class (weekly on Saturdays for 10 weeks).

St. Mary Magdalene, Apostle to the Apostles icon – Series starts July 2023 - St. Elizabeth Icon Studio

By Faye Drobnic • June 6, 2023

Christian iconography is essentially the faithful transmission of the truths of the faith. The canons of the eastern Church tell us that new icons should be based on older icons when possible. In developing an icon of a saint, we first study existing iconography.

The Archangel Michael, Warrior icon – Series starts July 2023

By Faye Drobnic • June 6, 2023

The Christian tradition teaches that angels are bodiless spiritual beings created by God who often serve as messengers between God and humankind. As such, they are portrayed in Byzantine iconography in the robes of the Byzantine court.

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