Unit 1: Drawing & History

£160.00 £204.00

Byzantine Iconography Drawing Course

Discover the art, tradition, and spiritual depth of Byzantine iconography in this beginner-friendly online course. Over 8 lessons (12 hours total), you will learn the fundamental techniques needed to begin creating Byzantine-style icons while gaining a deeper understanding of their historical and theological meaning.

Perfect for beginners — no previous drawing experience is required

Byzantine Iconography Drawing Course

Discover the art, tradition, and spiritual depth of Byzantine iconography in this beginner-friendly online course. Over 8 lessons (12 hours total), you will learn the fundamental techniques needed to begin creating Byzantine-style icons while gaining a deeper understanding of their historical and theological meaning.

Perfect for beginners — no previous drawing experience is required

Course Details:

🗓 Start Date: 21st October 2026
⏰ Schedule: Every Wednesday
⏳ Time: 18:30–20:00 (UTC+0)
💻 Platform: Google Meet

What You Will Learn:

How to draw the basic structure of the face, busts, and full-body saints
The principles and techniques behind Byzantine iconographic drawing
The history and theology of Byzantine iconography
Traditional approaches to creating sacred images
Personalised corrections and guidance from your teacher throughout the course

Lesson Structure

Lesson 1 - Intro + drawing main facial features
Lesson 2 - History 1 + Forward facing face
Lesson 3 - History 2 + Side facing face
Lesson 4 - History 3 + Baby face+ facial feature variations
Lesson 5 -History 4 + Drawing hands
Lesson 6 - History 5 + Bust drawing
Lesson 7 -History 6 + Full-body drawing
Lesson 8 - History 7 + Dynamic pose