NEW SUMMER 2026 CLASS! Byzantine Icon Drawing Foundations I with Maria Panou HELD ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM We offer this class as a special introduction to Drawing in the Byzantine system. This class is perfect for new independent students who may wish to build a solid understanding of the language of the Byzantine system in iconography. This […]
Devoted to the formation of the next generation of church wall painters, SACRED SPACE brings to life the living language of line, rhythm, creativity and light with the mentorship of Dr. George Kordis. Within the broader revival of Byzantine iconography, one domain remains notably underdeveloped in contemporary practice: the discipline of ecclesiastical wall painting. While […]
Large-Scale Icon Drawing with George Kordis January 24 – 28, 2027 A 5-day immersion class held at Eikonourgia Studio Part of the SACRED SPACE: A Professional Church-Wall Painting Program This intensive 5-day residency is designed to immerse students in the essential practice of large-scale drawing, a foundational skill for those pursuing church wall painting and a […]
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 […]
THIS RESIDENCY IS CURRENTLY ONLY OPEN TO CERTIFICATE STUDENTS. Current Certificate Students are welcome to register using the red button above to receive information on next steps. For others wishing to join, please fill out this form to be added to the waitlist: WAITLIST FORM Being on the list will alert you to the priority […]
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, […]
