Christian icons have served as “Windows into Heaven” for nearly 2,000 years. Iconography is an art, but also rooted in spirituality. It begins with prayer and is executed with the sense that the seven days of creation are being represented in the artistic endeavor. This workshop is an instruction in icon writing in the Byzantine-Russian tradition. Its objective is the completion of one icon, provided attendance for full six (6) days and the completion of daily assignments as allocated by the instructor. For beginning, as well as for intermediate and advanced icon writers. Beginners and Intermediate level: Archangel Michael/Archangel Gabriel. Advanced Level: Theotokos (Mother of God) Tenderness. Tuition includes 36 hours of studio instruction and all art supplies.
Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to Saturday, 5:00 p.m.
Cost:
$1,381.86 (Single)
$1,336.32 (Double)
(includes tuition for 36 hours of studio instruction, presenter’s travel expenses, all materials, supplies, guest room, meals and taxes).
If no bedrooms available, call retreat center to be put on a waiting list.
Please register by August 1. Instead of prepaying the full amount, you can mail your non-refundable deposit of $150 to St. Benedict Center, which will confirm your reservation, too. Please contact St. Benedict Center also if you will arrive earlier and/or depart later or if you would like to opt out of some meals. For vegetarians, St. Benedict Center always offers a full salad bar with cheese, beans and peanut butter to provide protein with the meal. On some days, we may be able to offer specifically a vegetarian entrée.
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**If you are exempt from Nebraska state taxes, would like to arrive earlier or depart later, or require special meal arrangements, please contact us. Cancellation Policy: The total cost includes a program fee, which is non-refundable, but which can be used for future retreats.
Dmitrii and Tatiana Berestov are instructors of Iconology and Iconography of the Prosopon School since 2002. Dmitrii was formally trained as a jeweler, and Tatiana received her formal education in engineering. At about the same time, around 1996 each of them found the Prosopon School following their individual spiritual search. Dmitrii started taking classes at the Russian Branch of the School, and Tatiana at the American Branch. After very intensive study, they both became instructors. During 2007 - 2010 they worked together on the murals at the Holy Trinity church in Guatemala, where they got married. They currently live in NY State and teach at the local studio in NYC, as well as around the country and abroad. They also work on icon and mural commissions for churches and individuals.