Classical Iconography Institute
Classical Iconography Institute is a fine arts educational nonprofit dedicated to teaching the ancient method of egg tempera iconography to preserve one of the oldest, traditional cultural sacred arts of the ancient Christian East and West.
Upcoming Classes
Iconography Exhibition 2025: AVE
July 1 -31, 2025
Mount Angel Abbey Library | M-F | 9 am – 4pm
Luminous and transcendent, “AVE” invites you into a sacred dialogue with Mary through original egg tempera icons that capture her gentle presence through this ancient tradition. Come visit to experience quiet reflection and the artistic beauty of original icons painted by the iconographers of the Classical Iconography Institute. Learn more here.
Live painting demonstration at the St. Benedict (July 12) & Abbey Bach (July 23-25) Festivals.
2024 Summer Iconography Retreat
2024 Students at Mount Angel Abbey Summer Retreat
Join Us For
* 14 Week Programs
* Summer Iconography Intensive Retreats
* Sacred Art Tours
Learn How & Why
Classical Iconography Institute is dedicated to training iconographers, capable of writing liturgical icons to preserve one of the world’s most ancient cultural heritages. Students receive a comprehensive circumscription of the saint or subject matter to learn history, underlying message of the icon, and the subject’s depiction throughout the centuries to convey its message in today’s language.
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