ICONS Painting retreat – Pilgrimage in Paint

(Please Note this event is a 2 Week event, NOT including the Weekend in between)

Tue 11th 12pm – Fri 14th 2pm November

and

Tues 18th 12pm – Fri 21st 2pm November

Led by Sharon Seager

Icons can exert a mysteriously strong pull to us when we encounter them. Possibly in a museum
or perhaps in a church. Have you ever considered that you could paint an icon for
yourself?
Anyone exploring their spiritual path or seeking to deepen their ability to contemplate can use the
practical encounter with the craft of icon painting to draw themselves more deeply towards the
mystery of creation.
During the days on the course, after prayers you will have daily demonstrations of each step
together with some details to introduce the theory of iconography bringing meaning to the actions
of painting.
By the end of the course you will have an icon of the Holy Guardian Angel, have been introduced
to the liquid egg tempera technique of the Prosopon School of Iconology. You will have
progressed through the key steps of icon painting based on the pedagogical tool of the 21 steps
of icon painting developed by Vladislav Andreyev founder & current head of the Prosopon School

Tutor Sharon Seager
In 2013 Sharon typed, “painting for God”, into her computer’s search engine, a journey began that would lead
her to dedicate her life to Icon painting. Her previous studies, work as a scenic painter in the theatre and practice in meditation, as well as the Jewish tradition of her birth; all
combine to inform her current practice. Sharon’s chosen
specialism is Russian Byzantine style iconography.
Sharon continues to be mentored by senior faculty of The
Prosopon School of Iconology at retreats in EU & USA; her
work can be seen in the latest School catalogue. Sharon
shows her work locally where she also offers instruction in
icon painting. Her community is The Russian Orthodox
Church of The Holy Image, St Leonards.

TO BOOK please call our Bookings Team on 01424 894201 or click on the link to book online.
Single Occupancy £996.00 per person