Choices

Year Round Semester Programs

Benefits of the Semester Program

Our 14 Week Semester Programs are optimal for individuals who appreciate a more in-depth experience extended over the time, affording learners opportunity to practice at home and progress at their own pace.  Students meet weekly and receive assignments to work on during the week at home.  If you live near Portland, this choice offers a relaxed pace on which to layer learning and experience, in the same way we gradually add layer upon layer of pigment to an icon.

Semester Programs Available Online

Several courses are available online for busy professionals and distance learners.  The student’s view is identical to the instructor’s, as a document camera projects every line drawn less than 12” from the page.  Student homework is submitted and corrected electronically for personalized feedback.  The live class is offered via zoom and posted online for viewing later.

Week-Long Summer Retreat at Mount Angel Abbey

Beginning Levels I, II, and III students seeking a week-long intensive will be offered a residential week to learn the sacred art of Iconography at Mount Angel Abbey which affords a beautiful balance of Ora et Labora (prayer and work).  See our “Retreat” option under classes to register for this exceptional week of painting a prayer.