Join Artist and author Fr. Peter Pearson during Lent, for a weekend retreat to paint The Bridegroom Icon.

Peter Pearson has been studying and painting icons for more than fifty years and teaching others to do so for over half that time. He's authored three books on the subject and has painted hundreds of icons for churches, monasteries, seminaries, convents, and individuals all over the world.

The art of Byzantine Iconography is a highly structured and disciplined art form which combines prayer and painting techniques to create serene images of Christ, Mary, the angels and the saints following centuries old guidelines.

Peter's students' number in the thousands and each has walked away with an icon of their very own. No previous experience or natural talent is required. We paint, pray, and follow the simple step-by-step instructions.

All supplies will be provided and the cost is included in the registration fee. Additional materials will be available for purchase if desired.

About the Presenter:

Fr. Peter Pearson is the author of three books about Icon Painting, including; A Brush with God: An Icon Workbook and Another Brush with God: Further Conversations about Icons. Peter holds an M. Div. from Saint Vincent Seminary and a Th. D. from the Providence School of Theology. He's also studied theology at Saint John's School of Theology in Brighton, MA; Georgetown University in Washington, DC; and General Theological Seminary in New York City. He has lived in two Benedictine monasteries and founded an emergent, ecumenical Benedictine community.

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