Discover the Sacred Art of Byzantine Iconography:
A Beginner’s Drawing Class Explore the profound theology and precise geometry of canonical iconography. Designed specifically for beginners, this course focuses entirely on the foundational blueprint of the icon: the art of drawing. Before paint ever touches a board, an iconographer must master the lines, proportions, and spiritual rules that give an icon its depth.
What You Will Learn:
Sacred Geometry: Traditional proportional systems for drawing holy faces and figures.
The Language of Lines: Deliberate line work that distinguishes iconography from realism.
Theological Meaning: How every curve, gaze, and posture carries spiritual significance.
Stylized Features: Step-by-step techniques for drawing eyes, hands, and drapery.
Meet Your Instructor: Master Iconographer Kyriakos Kosova
With 25 years of professional experience, Kyriakos has adorned sacred spaces across Europe. His distinguished career includes high-profile ecclesiastical restorations in Greece, Italy, and Albania (working alongside Archbishop Anastasios). He brings immense technical mastery balanced with a patient, encouraging teaching style.
Meet Your Instructor:
Master Iconographer Kyriakos Kosova
Working with egg tempera requires an intuitive understanding of climate, pigments, and surface absorption—skills Kyriakos perfected over 25 years of painting in diverse environments across Europe, from historic monasteries in Greece and Italy to newly built cathedrals in Albania. He brings the deep technical and theological knowledge required to guide you through this delicate process.
Course Details & Logistics
Note: This is a strictly drawing-focused class utilizing pencils, charcoal, and paper. No paints or gold leaf are required, allowing you to focus entirely on mastering form and line.
***Spaces are limited to ensure personalized feedback. Secure your spot today.
Master the Sacred Palette:
Introduction to Egg Tempera and Gesso Painting
Bring the sacred narrative to life through color. If you are ready to transition from drawing into the vibrant world of traditional Byzantine color placement, this course offers a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to painting with egg tempera on a gessoed wood panel. Learn the exact medieval methods used to mix and apply this luminous, enduring medium.
What You Will Learn:
The Egg Emulsion: How to separate a yolk and blend it perfectly with water and vinegar/wine.
Mineral Pigments: How to grind and mix raw, dry powdered pigments into vibrant, translucent paints.
The Gesso Substrate: Understanding how the absorbent white surface of a wood panel reflects light from beneath.
Byzantine Layering (Proplasmos to Phota): Building an icon from dark, earthy base tones up to the translucent highlights that symbolize divine light.
Advanced Brushwork: Mastering the precise dry-brush and puddle-glaze strokes required for tempera.
Meet Your Instructor:
Master Iconographer Kyriakos Kosova
Working with egg tempera requires an intuitive understanding of climate, pigments, and surface absorption—skills Kyriakos perfected over 25 years of painting in diverse environments across Europe, from historic monasteries in Greece and Italy to newly built cathedrals in Albania. He brings the deep technical and theological knowledge required to guide you through this delicate process.
Course Details & Logistics
Note: While this is a beginner painting class, it is highly recommended that students have a basic understanding of Byzantine drawing or icon layout. We focus entirely on paint preparation, color application, and layering.
Level: Beginner Painting (Open to art lovers, curious students, and iconographers).
Focus: Egg Emulsion Preparation, Pigment Mixing, and Layering on Gessoed Wood Panels.
***Spaces are limited to ensure personalized feedback. Secure your spot today.
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