What is the All Saints Icon Academy?
by the hand of Kh Denise Reardon
All Saints parish has a number of active iconographers with a reverence and zeal for this ministry within the Church. The first expression of this has been the beautiful icons produced in quiet and used “for the glory, joy and adornment of Thy Holy Church.”
A second fruit of this love for iconography has been the desire to see it grow. As such, the parish sponsors iconography classes each year. Our instructor covers both technique and theology and gives step-by-step instructions to complete the icon from beginning to end. We work with acrylic paints in traditional Byzantine style. With each student completing an icon, there is a truly glorious end to each class!
The icon on this page, as well as many others throughout this website, are examples of the fruit of these annual workshops.
Upcoming classes in 2027 include both a spring and summer class.
- The spring class will be held at All Saints on six select Saturdays from February 27 thru May 15, 2027. This year, we will be working on an icon of St. George, an intermediate level icon. Students who participate must have some prior experience in iconography.
- Our summer workshop/retreat will be held July 25-31, 2027, at Bishop Lane Retreat Center in Rockford, IL. We will be working on an icon of the Theotokos and Christ (Platytera). Students of all skill levels are welcome. No prior experience is needed. Private rooms and meals are provided.
For more information about these classes, contact Eva using the following form: