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Apprenticeship Study- Part 4

Here we shall discuss Michael’s experience in the creation of an icon that depicts the patron saints of cooks, Sts. Martha and Euphrosynus. Christ Between Sts. Martha and Euphrosynus This icon reflects a composition giving glory to Christ in the midst of serving and asking Him to bless the hands of those that prepare the […]

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Tour at St. Stefan Romanian Orthodox Church

Icon Tour Saturday November 22, at Biserica Ortodoxa Romana, Sf. Stefan, 10:30am Deb Korluka will speak about The Holy Face and other Icons she is currently painting/installing at St. Stephan Romanian Orthodox Church in South Saint Paul. 350 5th Avenue North, South St Paul, MN 55075 651-451-3462 http://www.sfantulstefan.org   This is an event associated with […]

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Twentieth Annual Icon Festival at The Basilica of Saint Mary

Twentieth Annual Icon Festival Exhibit: November 1–23 Icons,17th century to contemporary, are borrowed from churches and individuals throughout the Twin Cities. They are displayed in The Basilica Sanctuary. The Festival opens with a procession of Icons during the 9:30am & 11:30am Masses on Sunday November 2 Rachmaninoff All-Night Vigil—Icon Festival Concerts Saturday, November 15, 8:00pm, […]

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Apprenticeship Study- Part 3

The icon Not Made by Human Hands is also called the Holy Face or the Mandylion. The story surrounds King Abgar, king of Edessa who was seriously ill and lived during the earthly life of Christ. The king knew of Christ’s healing power and sent his court servant/painter to seek out Christ and to bring […]

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Iconography Workshop at White Bear Center for the Arts

New class! Monday & Tuesday, October 20 & 21 New class! (not in catalog) Introduction to Iconography Debra Korluka Internationally renowned iconographer Debra Korluka will introduce technique, theology, and the spirituality of iconography in this 2-day workshop. Participants will learn how to paint the icon of the Holy Face. Holy icons are painted in a […]

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Apprenticeship Study- Part 2

The study began with an introduction to egg tempera technique. Michael has had previous experience with many medias, this was the first time Michael worked with egg tempera. The greatest challenge for Michael was to learn how to conform to the parameters of Byzantine canonical style and technique. This is a very common challenge for […]

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Apprenticeship Study- Part 1

Michael and I, along with his wife Eva have been participating in the grant study since November 1, 2013. Michael has been a professional artist for 20 years. He designed sets for off Broadway shows in New York. Recently, he was awarded a Jerome grant for work in film making. His personal journey is very intertwined […]

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Apprenticeship Study with Michael Etoll

Please watch for upcoming blogs which will share in the experience of Michael’s work. The Minnesota State Arts Board Folk and Traditional Arts is a pilot program designed to support the artistic traditions and customs practiced within community and/or cultural groups by identifying, documenting, creating, preserving, presenting, and honoring Minnesota’s folk arts and traditions. Michael […]

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