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 2011-2012
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.
Spring 2012 Class
Begins on March 12, 2012 and running for 12 weeks. Classes begin at 6.30 pm and continue until 9 pm each evening.
Summer 2012 Class
August 6-10, 2012. Classes begin at 8.30 am and continue until 4 pm each day.
All classes are held in Trinity Commons class space. Fees per class: $225.00 inclusive of an administrative fee; acrylic art supplies are extra.
These classes enable students to create an icon for their own use and provide a history of this unique spiritual practice and heritage. We welcome new students and practitioners of this craft.
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.
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.