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This course focuses on drawing in the iconographic style. We will also touch on the role of icons in the architecture of Orthodox Churches, as well as how architecture is represented in the icons themselves.

Participants will learn to depict male and female faces, hands, feet, and full anatomy, all of which are essential in creating icons. Additionally, we will explore garment drawing and examine the architectural features that are prevalent in icons.

Icons use reverse perspective to show the next world, rather than our own. These images often show cities, primarily Jerusalem, as well as scenes from inside the temple. Saints are often shown holding churches, which represent the place where an icon was discovered or the church founded by that saint.

Inspired by the drawings of Italian Renaissance masters such as Raphael, DaVinci, Michelangelo and more, learn to draw using the mediums of charcoal, ink and metalpoint.

Begin with a visit to the exhibition, Drawing the Italian Renaissance, at the King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace to view work by various artists and the many drawings techniques used in their
works. Then, guided by tutor Gabriel Chaim explore the drawing methods and materials for yourself.

This course will cover drawing with charcoal (black and in colour), metalpoint and ink. The course will also cover preparation of materials such as tinted papers, supports and ground from bone ash.