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 […]
Open Call for Artists & Iconographers Opening in Athens in January 2027, the new Center for Contemporary Byzantine Art & Iconography (CCBAI) will serve as a dedicated home for the advancement and renewal of the living Byzantine visual tradition in today’s artistic landscape. Its mission is to cultivate a dynamic, creative and thoughtful environment where […]
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, […]
BEGINNING IN-PERSON RESIDENCIES in JANUARY 2026 ~ Official Program Launch in Fall 2026, with Applications now being accepted. NEW ~ Church Wall-Painting Certificate A 2-year Professional Program “More Spacious than the Heavens” at Three Hierarchs Church, Budapest, Hungary Applications Open ~ Official program launch in September 2026, with pre-program residencies and preliminary online drawing […]
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 […]
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, […]
