REGISTRATION NOW OPEN The Byzantine System through Painting Techniques: EGG TEMPERA & SGRAFFITO 5-day Intensive Icon Workshop with George Kordis: September 7 – 11, 2026 Dublin, Ireland Early September brings a special 5-day residency with master artist and iconographer George Kordis returning to the heart of Dublin, Ireland as a unique opportunity to immerse in […]
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 […]
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, […]
