St Dunstan is known for his skills in the liturgical arts - in particular for his work in illuminated manuscript writing, metalwork and music. On the basis of his artistic work in particular, his name is used here and his prayers called upon.
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Fr Peter Burns OSB is the monk Director and representative of Abbot Dominic. Dom Peter is a monk of the abbey and has earned a BA in fine art specialising in painting.
Mrs Maxina Studnik is the Lay Director of the Studio. She holds a Dual Honours in Middle Eastern Studies and Comparative Religion.
Maxina came to Iconography through Fr Peter Burns OSB and the original short course Iconography offering at Ealing Abbey. Maxina is now a Neophyte Iconographer and student of Aidan Hart. She has a professional background in Marketing and Board Level Management and is a Company Director. Maxina describes herself as an eternal student and has studied amongst many other things Interior Design and Experimental Archaeology (reproduction of ancient technologies)
The studio has been established to provide different courses. Alongside the practical courses we offer a curriculum providing for theoretical and theological studies which will complement the practical teaching. This combination of study and practice we hope will be of interest to artists, architects and those commissioning ecclesiastical art, including clerics and diocesan officials.
IRINA BRADLEY RUSSO BYZANTINE ICON PAINTING COURSE
5 day course suitable for beginners & students of higher levels of ability, no artistic experience is required. Aim is to finish a small icon.
Mon 27th May – Fri 31st May
Crucifix Icon Board Course
The opportunity to learn how to create Icon boards and how to become adept at making and applying Gesso to create boards suitable for the writing of Icons in the egg tempera technic & tradition.
Mon 10th June – Fri 14th June
Exultet and a practical exploration in creating an exultet scroll
Daily instruction will be given by Duco Vollebregt. You may also begin to make your own Exultet scroll either on your own or with the moderation of our icon studio. For full details click learn more below.
Mon 15th July – Fri 26th July (weekdays)
13th annual Saint Bede lecture with Dr James Blackstone
Intoxication and Illumination: Art oriented toward the infinite beauty of God, exploring transcendent beauty in liturgical art with particular attention to the writings of Pseudo-Dionysius,
Sunday 7 July 2024 3pm – Parish Hall
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