Taught by: Very Rev. Father Elias Rafaj February 24th – 28th 2025 Shrine of the True Cross is sponsoring an Icon-writing (painting) workshop. Participants are not required to have prior experience and varying levels of ability will be accommodated.
The workshop is for adults and school-age children. Children 10 to 15 years old need to have a parent or guardian to accompany them. All needed supplies will be provided: white gessoed board, brushes, acrylic gouache paints, applying the 23 kt gold leaf, etc.
Pre-registration is required due to limited space.
Refreshments: coffee, tea, and water will be available.
About The Instructor:
Father Elias is the pastor of St. Basil the Great Byzantine Catholic Church in Irving, TX and serves three Byzantine Catholic outreaches in Waco, Austin, Tulsa OK. Father Elias has been writing icons as well as teaching the Theology of Icons for over 25 years. Father Elias will guide each participant step-by -step in the process of tracing the proto-type, painting the face and features, and applying the gold. Teaching and discussion of the Theology of Icons will be woven into the class time.
TOTAL COST: Cost: Adult $250.00 ($60.00 will go to Shrine) Child/Youth (age 10 – 18) $125.00 ($30.00 will go to Shrine) No deposit is required to reserve a place in the workshop. You pay at the workshop. Please make checks payable to Fr. Elias Rafaj
Time: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm Place: Multi-Purpose Room Registration will be open to other parishes starting February 11th if we don’t fill the spaces.