The Icon studio was founded in 2006 by Sr. Mary Stella. The room had been used previously for day groups as an overflow from the guest house but was used as a storeroom as well. The idea of a studio was suggested by Sr. Mary Stella who managed to persuade people to help her paint, redecorate and refurbish the room. It has been a wonderful example of people's generosity! The electrics were redone, a wooden stove donated, art materials donated or brought from Slough.

Now Sr. Mary Stella holds regular groups and workshops and works with Iconographers from different parts of the country. Sr. Esther from Turvey Abbey has also been very helpful. Every Wednesday there is a regular group from beginners to the more experienced. The page has been recently updated so more information on events in 2009 can be found by clicking here.

 

Course for intermediate and advanced March 2010 The Pantocrator

In March Sr Esther from Turvey Abbey joined us again to lead the course for intermediate and advanced iconographers. The theme of the week was the Pantocrator and several of the participants chose to write an Icon of the Pantocrator. Sr. Mary Stella helped her with course and the group looked at different Icons, had practical sessions and some talks in the Lounge. Sr. Esther gave a talk on the Icon of the Annunication on the Tuesday evening with some images on PowerPoint. Sr. Mary Stella gave a talk on the Thursday evening on good and bad models of Icons. The blessing of the Icons took place on the last day after the bidding prayers at Mass. There are some photos of the Icons written during the week, some complete, some incomplete but all written in a peaceful climate of prayer and praise during the week. Have a look at some of the images of their work.

Hyning programme

For further information contact sistermarystella@yahoo.co.uk or hyningbookings@yahoo.co.uk.

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