Courses in
Ancient Byzantine Iconography
July & October 2026
Offering courses for novices and for experienced iconographers in the Prosopon style of icon-writing
A 7-day course for beginners and a 5/7-day course for advanced students, led by Deacon Nikita Andrejev, of the Prosopon School of Iconology
The practice of writing icons is primarily a spiritual one, reflecting the theological world-view of the Christian faith. Each element of the process is imbued with symbolism, inviting the icon-writer into a deeper contemplation of the Christian faith and making a prayer of his work.
Our courses offer students the opportunity to write their own icon using the ancient art of liquid egg tempera technique, accompanied by prayer and theological discourse. The practical demonstrations are framed by explanations of the symbolic meaning of the iconic forms, and of the materials and the processes involved. The framework of prayer and liturgy is further enhanecd with daily Morning and Evening Prayer, as well as an Orthodox liturgy and Holy Mass in the traditional Western rite.
Set in beautiful surroundings and with a light-filled and spacious venue, this immersion into an ancient form of prayer is a unique opportunity to refresh and recreate your soul in prayer and a warm community environment.
Please select from the courses below for more information and booking.
“Profound, yet gentle and supportive”
“I don’t know of any other course at such a high standard, with plenty of theological & spiritual input”
“Wonderful teaching. A well-balanced course”
Novice course
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For years Nikita Andreyev apprenticed to his father, Vladislav Andreyev, complimenting this experience with postgraduate theological studies in Paris and the United States.
As a member of the faculty team of the Prosopon School of Iconology, Nikita has contributed to the development of unique teaching methods. The resulting workshop experience enables participants to create and grow through their icon making, developing spiritually through each icon.
Since its founding in the 1980s, the School has rediscovered lost techniques of the ancient art of liquid egg tempera and has helped ignite a renewed interest in icons across the USA and the western world.
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Theodore House offers a wonderful venue for icon painting. With abundant natural light from the glass roof panels flooding the atrium, this is an inspiring venue for icon painting. The tranquil and beautiful surroundings of the Stonyhurst estate offer an ideally peaceful setting. The first floor gallery, which gives access to the comfortable, en-suite bedrooms, affords a birds-eye view of the workshop below. Guests will also enjoy the comfortable recreational spaces and a beautifully lanscaped garden.
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We are conveniently situated an hour’s drive from Manchester Airport, which is well-connected internationally.
Once you have booked your flights, please provide us with your flight details.
We will aim to arrange either a pick-up or shared transport with other course participants, either from Manchester Airport itself, or from Preston train station, which has a direct connection to Manchester airport.
Venue & Getting to us:
If you are reliant on public transport, please consider traveling by train to Preston train station. From there, we aim to co-ordinate minicab shares or lifts amongst participants of any given event. If you require further advice or assistance, email us: events@christianheritagecentre.com