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Join us for a hands‑on workshop where you’ll learn to paint an icon, with St Francis of Assisi as the focus of the workshop. A beloved figure known for his humility, compassion, and deep connection to nature, St Francis offers a beautiful subject for exploring the sacred art of iconography.

Using the traditional egg tempera technique alongside the Russian dry‑brush method, you will create a piece that radiates serenity and spiritual grace. This approach uses minimal pigment on the brush and builds the image through fine, delicate layers. As these layers accumulate, a soft, luminous quality emerges, giving the icon its characteristic sense of ethereal light.

Throughout this practical workshop, you will learn to depict St Francis with reverence and precision, including the subtle details of his simple attire that reflect his spirit of humility. You will also be guided through gilding the halo using clay bole and gold leaf.

By the end of the session, you will have both a deeper understanding of this ancient spiritual art form and a completed icon created using traditional methods.