Trinity Iconography Institute
Ministry and Mission
To spread the knowledge, veneration and use of icons to the world. Iconography is considered a spiritual practice and journey, carrying with it all the benefits of prayer that any form of prayer offers. The Trinity Iconography Institute exists to teach the ancient and historically correct methods of writing an icon and has undertaken to stay within the traditions and rubrics of the Eastern or Orthodox Church, the guardian of icons and iconography for the past 1000 years.
Students are welcome from any Christian tradition and are expected to undertake their studies in a prayerful, meditative and authentic way. The additional benefit is the completed icon that a student takes from the class.
Classes
Taught by Master Iconographer, Sherry Lynch, classes are conducted in relative silence as a spiritual journey and start with group prayer. Beginning students commit to one sequence of twelve Monday evenings, or a 5-day weeklong Summer class, all of which are fee based. There is no ongoing obligation, though we find that most students continue writing icons long after the classes have ended. After attending one of our classes, students may then join in a weekly “paint-in” group with others who are working independently. The feeling of discipline and the camaraderie at these evenings assists those who may be unsure of themselves or who simply want company and the opportunity to write icons.
Classes are scheduled throughout the year. Visitors are welcome during any of our Monday night classes or paint-ins scheduled most Mondays from 6:30 – 9:00pm in the Bishop Scott Room.
Trinity Iconography Institute Classes 2009-2010
We are pleased to announce the following Class Schedule for Beginner’s Classes in Iconography.
Sherry Lynch, Master Iconographer and Instructor at the Institute will teach all classes. Class sizes will be limited to a maximum of 12 students. Classes are conducted in relative silence, as a spiritual journey and always start with group prayer. Classes are open to all Christians of any tradition, over the age of 18. From time to time, former students may join in as ‘paint-in” companions; they are not considered “faculty”. These iconographers will each be working on their own icons and will be offering their prayerful support to the students. Download a class brochure with registration form.
NOTE: If it is determined by the Director that insufficient numbers of students have registered for any class, then that class may be cancelled.
Summer 2010 Class
August 9 - 13, 2010, 8:30am - 4:00pm, The Bishop Scott Room
Class includes a lunch period of 30 minutes; students may either bring lunch or order from a no-host deli menu. Deli lunches will be delivered to the Cathedral and soft drinks & refreshments will be provided. Register by July 26, 2010.
Fall 2010 Class
Monday, September 13, 2010 - November 29, 2010 (12 weeks), 6.30pm - 9:00pm, The Bishop Scott Room
Register by August 30, 2010
Fees
Tuition fees for any of the above classes are $180. In addition, students will contribute $15 for Administrative costs. Supplies costs will be in addition to the fees. Tuition fees and Administrative costs may be tax deductible.
Location
All classes are held in Bishop Scott room, in the lower part of Trinity Cathedral’s Parish House (adjacent to the Cathedral). Trinity Cathedral is located at 147 NW 19th Street, Portland, Oregon (corner of NW 19th Avenue and Everett Street.)
Parking
Trinity owns three parking lots adjacent to the Cathedral. One is directly in front, and one is immediately beside, the Cathedral on NW 19th Street and one is behind the Cathedral campus on NW Trinity Place. Free parking passes, if needed, will be issued on the first day of class. Handicapped parking spaces or assistance with Cathedral access are available upon request.
Registration
Registration for all classes is on a “first-come-first served” basis. Tuition fees must be paid in full and a Registration form submitted before a student is considered Registered; they must be received BY THE SPECIFIED REGISTRATION DATE and made on the accompanying form. Sorry, no telephone registrations can be accepted. Download a class brochure with registration form.
Cancellations
To obtain a full refund of all tuition and administrative fees, cancellations must be made no later than 14 days prior to the class starting date. Cancellations after that grace period may be subject to a reduction in the refund amount unless a replacement student is obtained.
More Information
Please contact Christopher Armstrong-Stevenson, Director of the Iconography Institute.