New for 2025
Diploma in Iconographic Techniques
The Language of Beauty at the Service of Fait
Master the skills and principles of iconography in weekly classes, from basic brush skills to design and composition of an icon. Progress at your own speed. £500 one-off registration fee (non-refundable), then £25 per class.
Location
Church Hall
Our Lady Help of Christians
Folkestone
CT20 1EF
Date and time
Saturday 11th January 2025
11.00 am-2.00 pm weekly (35 weeks in 3 terms)
plus home practice (5 hrs weekly)
Course overview
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Hands-on weekly learning that is studio-based and student-focussed.
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Builds foundational core skills.
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Instils the principles and practice of iconography.
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Immerses the student in Christian imagery past and present.
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Builds analysis and discernment skills.
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Affiliated to the Brussels Academy of Icon Painting under iconographer and art historian Irina Gorbounova-Lomax http://mmekourdukova.livejournal.com
As with the learning of any skill, students will be expected to spend some time practicing.
Read more about the thinking behind this in our Proposal Document
Term dates
Term 1 11 January – 14 April (14 weeks)
Term 2 26 April – 5 July (10 weeks)
Expo and Lecture 5 -7 July
Term 3 6 September - 22 November (11 weeks)
Expo and Lecture 22-24 November
The course will be taught by me, Amanda de Pulford, whose experience and motivation you can explore on this website.
To book, email amandadepulford@gmail.com