{"id":3411,"date":"2026-06-11T17:52:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T17:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/otrigrammatos.com\/?page_id=3411"},"modified":"2026-06-18T01:12:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T01:12:21","slug":"classes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/otrigrammatos.com\/?page_id=3411","title":{"rendered":"Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mqirlpy1-a151c4accb376a9da38af9f75bdccb9c\">\n.avia-section.av-mqirlpy1-a151c4accb376a9da38af9f75bdccb9c{\nbackground-color:#5b473e;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-mqirlpy1-a151c4accb376a9da38af9f75bdccb9c main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page 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itemprop=\"headline\"  >Available Courses<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mqijhtjj-d90fa4c9aa88f8c742e7d88f09e897b8\">\n.avia-section.av-mqijhtjj-d90fa4c9aa88f8c742e7d88f09e897b8{\nbackground-color:#bfb3ae;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-mqijhtjj-d90fa4c9aa88f8c742e7d88f09e897b8 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3411'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column 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data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mqiilimn-933b1c782afd3c919aaaa666d7fa694e\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mqiilimn-933b1c782afd3c919aaaa666d7fa694e .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mqiilimn-933b1c782afd3c919aaaa666d7fa694e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Discover the Sacred Art of Byzantine Iconography:<br \/>\n<\/strong>A Beginner\u2019s 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What You Will Learn:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Sacred Geometry: Traditional proportional systems for drawing holy faces and figures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Language of Lines: Deliberate line work that distinguishes iconography from realism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Theological Meaning: How every curve, gaze, and posture carries spiritual significance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stylized Features: Step-by-step techniques for drawing eyes, hands, and drapery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Meet Your Instructor: Master Iconographer Kyriakos Kosova<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Meet Your Instructor:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Master Iconographer Kyriakos Kosova<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Working with egg tempera requires an intuitive understanding of climate, pigments, and surface absorption\u2014skills 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Course Details &amp; Logistics<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>***Spaces are limited to ensure personalized feedback. Secure your spot today.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_button_big-597ea9759ae318c7202fdd91fbbfcb89\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-av_button_big-597ea9759ae318c7202fdd91fbbfcb89:hover{\nbackground-color:#ff9252;\ncolor:white;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-av_button_big-597ea9759ae318c7202fdd91fbbfcb89:hover .avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:white;\nstroke:white;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/otrigrammatos.reservio.com\/' class='avia-color-theme-color avia-font-color-theme-color avia-button avia-button-fullwidth av-av_button_big-597ea9759ae318c7202fdd91fbbfcb89 avia-icon_select-no avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"BOOK A COURSE\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >BOOK A COURSE<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='hr av-7kd10z-46a492d234d7edb7c949bfc43ba65b3b hr-default  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_third '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-5gwz8z-7be1603a2d8ab647bdbc4bdfd4b41850 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_two_third  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mqij94dl-bc5e6f07810a046e3789ced10a7a12b3\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mqij94dl-bc5e6f07810a046e3789ced10a7a12b3 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mqij94dl-bc5e6f07810a046e3789ced10a7a12b3 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mqij94dl-bc5e6f07810a046e3789ced10a7a12b3 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-10  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-3422 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-3422 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/otrigrammatos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IconPainting-300x300.jpg\" alt='' title='IconPainting'  height=\"300\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/otrigrammatos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IconPainting-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/otrigrammatos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IconPainting-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/otrigrammatos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IconPainting-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/otrigrammatos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IconPainting-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/otrigrammatos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IconPainting-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/otrigrammatos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IconPainting.jpg 521w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-46dqlv-d2eb59a8ee249ab0d2caa1750606e579 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mqiix4rd-fa38246baf77fb4bb693734bed71d00a\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mqiix4rd-fa38246baf77fb4bb693734bed71d00a .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#0a0a0a;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mqiix4rd-fa38246baf77fb4bb693734bed71d00a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Master the Sacred Palette:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Introduction to Egg Tempera and Gesso Painting<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What You Will Learn:<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> The Egg Emulsion: How to separate a yolk and blend it perfectly with water and vinegar\/wine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mineral Pigments: How to grind and mix raw, dry powdered pigments into vibrant, translucent paints.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Gesso Substrate: Understanding how the absorbent white surface of a wood panel reflects light from beneath.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Byzantine Layering (Proplasmos to Phota): Building an icon from dark, earthy base tones up to the translucent highlights that symbolize divine light.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Advanced Brushwork: Mastering the precise dry-brush and puddle-glaze strokes required for tempera.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Meet Your Instructor:<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong>Master Iconographer Kyriakos Kosova<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Working with egg tempera requires an intuitive understanding of climate, pigments, and surface absorption\u2014skills 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Course Details &amp; Logistics<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Level: Beginner Painting (Open to art lovers, curious students, and iconographers).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Focus: Egg Emulsion Preparation, Pigment Mixing, and Layering on Gessoed Wood Panels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>***Spaces are limited to ensure personalized feedback. 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