Writing the Light

WRITING THE LIGHT

George Kordis Icon Workshops

Learn the rhythm and beauty of Byzantine Christian Iconography from a contemporary master....

We are pleased to share several new 2022 workshops — in New York, Spring 2022 & Boston, Fall 2022 (soon to be released). Our Athens & Crete Summer School for August 2022 is currently operating on a waitlist, with Ireland May 2023 in the works. For full information on all the current virtual programs, please visit Iconography Today.

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We have gathered the workshop information here in one place so interested students can discover and determine which learning opportunities are best suited to their available schedule, location, and specific interests in pursuing the study of contemporary Byzantine iconography.

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Learn more about the upcoming workshops

RHYTHM & LIGHT | USA Boston-area Workshop 2022

March 6, 2022

September 26 – October 1, 2022 Parish of the Epiphany Episcopal Church Winchester, Massachusetts Join Master Iconographer Dr. George Kordis for a 6-day workshop

Crete | Icon Summer School 2022

December 9, 2021

Held both in Athens and on the inspiring and peaceful island of Crete, this 10-day immersive summer icon painting study program will allow balanced daily

Burren College of Art | IRELAND

December 7, 2021

Burren College of Art Ballyvaughn, County Clare, Ireland MAY 13 – 20, 2023 A unique week-long painting retreat to immerse in learning how to draw,

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“In Byzantine art, all elements are unified, whi

“In Byzantine art, all elements are unified, which proclaims, but does not describe, a unity characterized by spiritual peace, stillness, love and reconciliation. Such forms function as messengers of the ethos and spirit of the Orthodox Church. They express the Orthodox experience of life. As I have already explained, this does not mean that these qualities are directly expressed in Byzantine art, or that these qualities are visualized or rendered perceptible by a specific technique of icon painting. Based on the evidence of extant sources on the subject, Byzantine artist appear never to have claimed that the aim of their art wants to express such abstract theological ideas through the specific manner in which they depicted forms or through their iconographic style. Rather, they sought to achieve, and indeed succeeded in realizing, certain realistic goals. Thus, Byzantine artists indirectly developed certain qualities in their art which project the spiritual fragrance of the Orthodox ethos.” (excerpt from pg. 98, Color as Light in Byzantine Painting by George Kordis, published by @stsebastian_press).

Icon of St Philip the Deacon by the hand of George Kordis (@gkordis), full icon in stories.

Join us in opening new, ancient doors to the beauty of the icon through learning Byzantine rhythm as we write the Light.

Blessings of the day ~🌿
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“A new commandment I give to you, that you love

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” ~ John 13:34-35

Icon of St John and St Prochorus by the hand of George Kordis (@gkordis)🌿

Join us in opening new, ancient doors to the beauty of the icon through learning Byzantine rhythm as we write the Light.

We journey on with Love ~🌿
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A conversation in pen and ink by the hand of Georg

A conversation in pen and ink by the hand of George Kordis (@gkordis)…. Keep drawing, as it is the foundation of all good icons….🌿

We will have a beautiful rollout of beginner and more advanced LIVE virtual drawing classes this Fall — soon to share the info!

Creative blessings of the day ~
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“As a brilliant beacon-light shining to those in

“As a brilliant beacon-light shining to those in darkness do we behold the holy Virgin; for she kindles the celestial Light and leads all to divine knowledge; she illuminates our minds with radiance…” from the Akathist Hymn ~ 🌿

Icon of the Theotokos and the Christ Child by the hand of George Kordis (@gkordis), with full icon in our stories.

We have new Fall class offerings getting ready to be released ~ beautiful ways to grow your practice of iconography both in online courses and in-person experiences.

We embrace the Eternal moment ~
And begin the gift of a new week! 🌿
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