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Writing the Icon

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Host: Jennie Becker

Writing The Icon

Experience this historic and unique process of painting religious imagery of the Mother & Child on wood panels. Students will paint with tempera pigment mixed with egg solution on cloth & alabaster covered wood panels. Gold leaf will be applied where applicable. All tools, materials and panels will be provided with exception of excessive gold leaf. Extra gold leaf will be available for purchase if needed.

Supplies to Bring: Nothing.

Supplies Provided by Host: Cloth/alabaster covered wood panels, tempera pigment, egg solution, carving tools, brushes, small amounts of gold leaf. Madonna and Child Icon images.

How to Register: Contact Jennie Becker to register.

Cost : $100 for 1/2 day or $150 for full day.

Payment: Check, case, credit card or Zelle to 316-640-9583 on the day of the class.

Location: Trilogy Art Loft, 28525 N. Verde River Way, Rio Verde, AZ.

About the Host: Jennie Becker has researched Icons throughout Europe. She has hosted Icon workshops in her studio on numerous occasions.
jenniebecker.com

Earlier Event: December 10
Writing the Icon: Day 1 or 2
Later Event: December 10
December VAL Meeting