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Iconography under the instruction of Faye Drobnic

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2023

WINTER/SPRING SESSION:  January – April 2023

January 27 – April 28   Intermediate:  St. John the Baptist (Weekly, 11 Weeks)

February 2 – 4  Beginners:  Introduction to Paint Mixing & Pigments (3 days)

February 3 – 4   Intermediate:  Pigment Study (2 days)

February 18 – April 29  Beginners: Christ the Bridegroom (Weekly, 9 Weeks)

February 13 – May 2  Intermediate:  Independent Study with Critiques (Weekly, 11 Weeks)

SUMMER/FALL SESSION:  June – September 2023

June 22 – 24   Beginners:  Introduction to Paint Mixing & Pigments (3 days)

June 23 – 24  Intermediate:  Pigment Study (2 days)

July 14 – September 28  Intermediate:  St. Mary Magdalene (Weekly, 11 Weeks)

July 15 – September 29   Beginners: The Archangel Michael, Warrior (Weekly, 9 Weeks)

July 18 – October 3   Intermediate:  Independent Study with Critiques (Weekly, 11 Weeks)


CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

All classes are Central Time Zone and taught via Zoom.

The class sessions are all recorded, and after each session the students are emailed a link to the Zoom recording of that session.  The links remain active for 3 months after the final date of the each class. (Critique classes are not recorded.)

All classes and instructional materials (both digital and print) are for each student’s personal use, not to be shared or distributed without advance permission.


BEGINNERS

Introduction to Icon Painting in Egg Tempera


Paint Mixing and Pigments   (3 days, 10 am – Noon and 1 pm – 3 pm)

For those who have never painted icons in the Prosopon style, this class is a prerequisite for all other classes.  This class introduces students to the basics of iconography, with a focus on paint mixing and pigments. Students must provide their own pigments; basic and standard sets are available for purchase. Other workshop supplies are included in the cost of the workshop, including claybords, brushes, a palette, instructional texts and color reference worksheets. Cost is $285. REGISTRATION INFORMATION (pdf)

Beginners Project Classes   (9 Saturdays, 10 am – Noon and 1 pm – 3 pm)

Prerequisite:  Paint Mixing and Pigments. These classes introduce the basics of iconography and end with the completion of a 6″ X 8″ icon. They guide students through each step of the icon painting process in the Prosopon style and help students develop the skill of handling egg tempera. Students must provide their own pigments; basic and standard sets are available for purchase. Icon boards are included in the cost of the class. First-time students must also buy a basic supply kit ($50) that contains brushes and other specialized supplies used in the class. Optional Tuesday critique classes are included. Cost is $495. REGISTRATION INFORMATION (pdf)

  • Christ the Bridegroom—February 2023
  • The Archangel Michael, Warrior—July 2023
  • The Archangel Gabriel—February 2024
  • The Theotokos—July 2024


INTERMEDIATE

Pigment Study  (2 days, 1 pm – 3 pm)

Students already familiar with paint mixing may join part of the beginner class for study of pigments. Instructional texts and color reference worksheets are included. Cost is $95. REGISTRATION INFORMATION (pdf)

Intermediate Project Classes (11 Fridays, 2pm – 4pm)

Open to students who are capable of mixing their own paint and who have taken at least one Prosopon workshop or beginning class.  Students are emailed instructions and step pictures the day before class.  The classes are a combination of detailed instructions and explanations, screen-sharing of step photos, and web camera demonstrations of the process.  Students may begin painting during the class and complete the work on their own.  The classes are recorded and shared with students for follow-up.  Each project is an 11-Week series.  Students provide their own supplies; boards are available for purchase from the studio. Cost is $395, payable upon registration, which includes both Friday afternoon instruction and Tuesday critique classes.

St. John the Baptist — REGISTRATION INFORMATION (pdf)

St. Mary Magdalene — Registration information coming soon.

Independent Study (Tuesdays, 3 pm or 7 pm)

Open to students who have previously studied with the Prosopon School of Iconology or with Faye Drobnic.  (You should have a basic understanding of the Prosopon techniques of roskrish, highlights and floats, and you should be able to mix your own paint.) The purpose of the class is to encourage students’ independent work, using skills learned in previous classes.  This is an opportunity to work independently on projects of your choice with the support and guidance from a teacher and to master techniques you have previously learned in project classes and workshops.  The goal is to finish your unfinished projects or to work on new projects of your choice with the assistance of tutorial packets or other instructional material.  You will set your own goal at the beginning of the class as to what work you want to accomplish over the summer.  Weekly meetings will help you to stay on track! Cost is $125 for 12 weeks. REGISTRATION INFORMATION (pdf)


ALL LEVELS

Tuesday Critique Classes  (3 pm or 7 pm)

Open to all levels of students who are painting independently at home, whether working on class projects, painting from tutorial packets, or undertaking new work.  Students email high-resolution photos of individual icons on Monday, and on Tuesday we critique each icon, pointing out both the good points and the weakness and giving detailed directions on how to proceed with the next step of the work.

All students enrolled in project classes (beginning or intermediate) are also automatically enrolled in critique classes. Students who wish to take critique classes alone should register via independent study classes. MORE INFORMATION (pdf)


UPCOMING PROJECT CLASSES

St. John the Baptist
Intermediate
Jan. 27- April 28, 2023

Christ the Bridegroom
Beginner
Feb. 18 – April 29, 2023



PREVIOUS PROJECT CLASSES

The Protection of the Most Holy Mother of God
(prototype image)
Intermediate
Aug. 26- Nov. 18, 2022

The Theotokos 
Beginners
Sept. 24 – Nov. 19 2022

Below are previous intermediate projects and when the classes were offered.

Archangel Michael Warrior 
Beginners
Feb. 5 – April 2, 2022

Archangel Gabriel 
Beginners
June 18 – Aug. 13, 2022

Christ the Teacher, 2015, by the hand of Faye Drobnic

Christ Pantocrator 
Intermediate
Feb. 11 – April 29, 2022

Our Lady of Guadalupe
OCT. 1 – DEC. 17, 2021

Salus Populi Romani
APRIL 30 – JULY 23, 2021

St. Joseph & Christ Emmanuel
JAN. 8 – MARCH 19, 2021

St. Anne & the Theotokos
SEPT. 11 – NOV. 27, 2020

St. Thomas Aquinas
JULY 17 – SEPT. 4, 2020

Contact St. Elizabeth Icon Studio at fayemdrobnic@gmail.com. Your information will not be shared.

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