Icon Painting
Mon 23 Mar
|Foxhill
10:00am on Monday 23rd – 4:30pm on Friday 27th March. Whether you are an accomplished artist or you struggle to draw stick figures, learn about and paint an icon in an atmosphere of prayer. £740 ~ includes en-suite accommodation, meals and refreshments.
Time & Location
23 Mar 2026, 10:00 – 27 Mar 2026, 16:30
Foxhill, Tarvin Road, Frodsham WA6 6XB, UK
About the event
A retreat led by the Reverend Christopher Perrins.
In an atmosphere of prayer, you will be guided, step by step, through the process of creating an icon.
Christopher is keen to ensure that his retreats are accessible to people who have never painted before, as well as the more experienced.
In the article ‘Made in his image: the popularity of icon retreats’ from the 11th May 2018 edition of the Church Times, Christopher said, ‘We tend to start with the easiest method, the proplasmos technique, which is more associated with the Greek tradition, where you begin with the darker colours, layering the paint until you get to the lightest colours…’ His retreats are… ‘certainly not just for artists, and, in fact, non-artists almost find it easier, because they don’t have to unlearn anything.'
Some quotes from previous participants: 'I and others on the course were not really painters but were…
Tickets
Deposit - Chapel Tower Bedroom
Sale ends
20 Mar 2026, 12:00
Includes en-suite accommodation in the Chapel Tower (accessible by stairs), meals and refreshments. Retreat cost: £740 (Balance to be paid no later than 1 month before the retreat commences.)
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Deposit - Twin DDA Bedroom
Sale ends
20 Mar 2026, 11:50
Accessed by lift to first floor, with DDA compliant ensuite facilities. Meals and refreshments included. Retreat cost: £740 per person (Balance to be paid no later than 1 month before the retreat commences.)
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