Monastic Way Exhibition

Icon Workshop

This Icon Workshop is led by Dom Alex Echeandía Loro who is very well known for his particular skill. The subjects of this year's workshops are St John the Baptist Icon 7th – 12th September and St George Icon 14th – 19th September. This course is aimed at intermediate students, but beginners are also welcome. Each week is a complete course so please select the week you prefer from the drop down below. Monday 7th - Saturday 12th September 2026 St John the Baptist Icon Monday 14th - Saturday 19th September 2026 St George Icon Cost: £ 430 per person per week This six-day workshop, offers an opportunity to learn and practice the art of writing icons, in the contemplative calm of a Benedictine monastery, exploring the techniques and understanding of iconography. Each day will begin with a demonstration of the techniques to be used and the day is spent painting, with support and accompaniment from Dom Alex. The designs will be applied to the board, and the colour layers built up to complete the icon. ST JOHN THE BAPTIST ICON (07TH-12TH/09/26) All iconographic images of John the Baptist underline that he was a Forerunner of Christ, one who preceded the Lord and prepared His way. John the Forerunner said of Christ, "He who comes after me has surpassed me because he existed before me." (Jn 1:30). Christ calls John the Baptist “the greatest of all prophets”. The ministry of John the Baptist anticipates the ministry of Christ Himself.