 Our
church is sponsoring an Icon-Writing (painting) Studio at any level,
for adults and accompanied children over 10, on Saturday and Sunday,
December 5 & 6. The workshop will be led by Very Rev. Father
Elias Rafaj, pastor of St. John Chrysostom Church and noted iconographer.
Fr. Elias has been writing
icons for over 20 years and teaching the Theology of Icons all over
North and South America. Those attending the Studio will write an
icon on a 10 x 12 gessoed board of Christ the Emmanuel (the child
Jesus) or the Holy Virgin, both appropriate subjects for the approaching
Advent-Christmas season. Using a pre-prepared prototype, participants
will learn techniques for faces, garmets, gidling and background.
The theology of both icons will be woven into the class time.
The class will meet Saturday
(9:30am-6:30pm) and Sunday (12:30pm-6:30pm). There is the opportunity
for Divine Liturgy on Sunday at 10am.
The cost of $140 ($60 for accompanied
children under 18) will cover all supplies: a 10 x 12 gessoed board,
paints, brushes, gold leaf and miscellaneous supplies. On Saturday
a lenten lunch will be provided and at other times refreshments
and coffee/tea will be available.
Pre-registration is necessary.
A deposit of $70 ($40 for children) is required. Please contact
Fr. Elias at: houstonelias@gmail.com
or 713-256-8953. To register please send your check to:
St. John
Chyrsostom Byzantine
Catholic Church
5402 Acorn Street
Houston, TX 77092
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