Impressions of Light: A Summer Woodcut Workshop in Crete

August 4–8, 2025 – Galini, Crete This August, Writing the Light is offering  a new creative immersion in the quiet village of Galini, along the sea in southeastern Crete. From August 4–8, we invite artists and iconographers to take part in a Byzantine woodcut printmaking workshop led by master iconographer George Kordis and renowned printmaker […]

CRETE | Byzantine Woodcut with Fotis Varthis

THIS RESIDENCY IS NOW OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS ~   NEW ~ Byzantine Woodcut Printmaking with Fotis Varthis A Summer Art Workshop in Galini, South Eastern Crete August 4 – 8, 2025 Good for Beginners or Experienced.   A NEW Summer workshop expanding our annual SUMMER SCHOOL led by Greek artist, master printmaker and engraver, […]

SUMMER SCHOOL | Crete 2026

Now open for registration for August 2026 — Our 5 Year Anniversary!   GEORGE KORDIS ANNUAL SUMMER ICON SCHOOL AUGUST 8 – 18th, 2026 Now held solely on the peaceful island of Crete for optimal immersion in the learning process, this 10-day immersive summer icon painting study program will allow balanced daily studio learning with […]

A Greek Summer Icon School with George Kordis

After almost three years of planning, a creative dream was fulfilled for a handful of students interested in learning iconography with master iconographer and artist George Kordis in his native country of Greece. For over seven years, Dr. George Kordis and I have partnered together to bring sacred arts training to students around the world, […]