Icon Painting
Tue 22 Apr
|Foxhill
Whether you are an accomplished artist or you struggle to draw stick figures, learn about and paint an icon in an atmosphere of prayer. £675 ~ includes en-suite accomodation, meals and refreshments.
Time & Location
22 Apr 2025, 10:00 – 26 Apr 2025, 16:00
Foxhill, Tarvin Road, Frodsham WA6 6XB, UK
About the event
A retreat led by the Reverend Christopher Perrins.
In an atmosphere of prayer, you will be guided, step by step, through the process of creating an icon.
Christopher is keen to ensure that his retreats are accessible to people who have never painted before, as well as the more experienced.
In the article ‘Made in his image: the popularity of icon retreats’ from the 11thMay 2018 edition of the Church Times, Christopher said, ‘We tend to start with the easiest method, the proplasmos technique, which is more associated with the Greek tradition, where you begin with the darker colours, layering the paint until you get to the lightest colours…’ His retreats are… ‘certainly not just for artists, and, in fact, non-artists almost find it easier, because they don’t have to unlearn anything.'
Some quotes from the 2023 participants: 'I and others on the course were not really painters but were…
Tickets
Deposit - Chapel Tower Bedroom
Includes en-suite accommodation in the Chapel Tower (accessible by stairs), meals and refreshments. Retreat cost: £675 (Balance to be paid no later than 1 month before the retreat commences.)
£50.00
Sold OutDeposit - Twin DDA Bedroom
Accessed by lift to first floor, with DDA compliant ensuite facilities. Meals and refreshments included. Retreat cost: £675 per person (Balance to be paid no later than 1 month before the retreat commences.)
From £50.00 to £100.00
Sale ended£50.00
£100.00