St Elizabeth
Icon Studio
Faye Drobnic, Iconographer
Affiliated Instructor
of the Prosopon School of Iconology
Icons transmit the truths and traditions of the Christian faith. They serve as our spiritual guides, reminding us of
the Spirit ever present. Byzantine iconography is a living tradition of sacred art, passed on from one icon painter to the next through the ages. That tradition continues at St. Elizabeth Icon Studio, where we use modern technology to teach the ancient art of egg tempera icon painting.
Do you want to learn to paint icons?
Faye Drobnic speaks to a class about the three tasks of students of iconography:
- To study the history and theology of the icon
- To master the artistic skills of painting and design
- To nurture a contemplative prayer life
St Elizabeth Icon Studio offers a comprehensive program of online instruction in egg tempera icon painting that includes introductory paint mixing classes, fundamental beginning classes, and in-depth intermediate classes.
2026 Live Classes On Zoom
JANUARY–MAY: SPRING SESSION
BEGINNERS: INTRODUCTION TO ICON PAINTING SERIES
Paint Mixing & Pigments Class—Jan. 29 - 31
Project Class: The Theotokos—Feb. 14 - April 25
Study Focus: Fundamental Techniques
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASSES
Project Class: St. Patrick of Ireland—Feb. 13 - May 1
Study Focus: Standing Figure & Bishops' Garments
Independent Study & Critique Classes—Feb 10 - May 12
JUNE
Advanced Prosopon School Workshop in Grand Coteau, LA with Dmitri Andreyev—June 15 - 21 (7 days)
JULY: Intensive Intermediate Series
Project Class: Tiny Icon Of The Tenderness Mother of God—July 7 - 30
Study Focus: Gilding, Intermediate Techniques
AUGUST–NOVEMBER: FALL SESSION
BEGINNERS: INTRODUCTION TO ICON PAINTING SERIES
Paint Mixing & Pigments Class—Aug. 20 - 22
Project Class: Painting the Archangels—Sept 12 - Nov 14
Study Focus: Fundamental Techniques
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASSES
Project Class: St. Josephine Bakhita—Sept. 11 - Nov 13
Study Focus: Dark Skin & Black Garments
Independent Study & Critique Classes—Sept 8 - Dec 1
Tutorial packets help students to paint at home, using what they have learned in workshops taught by the Prosopon School of Iconology or its affiliates. The instructions are based upon the school’s methods and techniques, and it is assumed that those painting from packets are familiar with the school’s terminology. These packets were created and are taught by Faye Drobnic at St. Elizabeth Icon Studio, an affiliate of the Prosopon School.
Supplies
St. Elizabeth Icon Studio
offers iconography supplies including pigment kits, brushes, icon boards and miscellaneous items needed for painting icons. We believe that high-quality supplies are critical to successful icon painting. We sell only the supplies that we work with ourselves.
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Faye Drobnic, Iconographer
Lafayette, LA
Affiliated Instructor
of the
Prosopon School of Iconology