Learn the Art of Traditional Icon Painting
Books, step-by-step guides, and masterclasses — for beginners and experienced artists alike.
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About us
The Sofia Icon Painting School is a space dedicated to the study of traditional Orthodox iconography.
Here, icon painting is approached not only as an artistic technique, but as a spiritual and theological tradition, where craftsmanship, prayer, and meaning are inseparable.
The school is led by Anna Golubkova a practicing icon painter and teacher with many years of experience in creating icons and teaching students from different countries.
Here, icon painting is approached not only as an artistic technique, but as a spiritual and theological tradition, where craftsmanship, prayer, and meaning are inseparable.
The school is led by Anna Golubkova a practicing icon painter and teacher with many years of experience in creating icons and teaching students from different countries.
Icon painting is not only about creating an image —
it is about entering a living tradition.
it is about entering a living tradition.
What You Can Explore at the School
You can purchase digital books that explore the foundations of icon painting, including technique, materials, and the theological meaning of the icon.
All books are available in electronic format.
View Digital Books
All books are available in electronic format.
View Digital Books
On-site Masterclasses in Russia
You are welcome to come to Russia for in-person icon painting masterclasses.
These workshops offer an opportunity to immerse yourself in the traditional working process, materials, and spiritual rhythm of icon painting.
These workshops offer an opportunity to immerse yourself in the traditional working process, materials, and spiritual rhythm of icon painting.
International Workshops
(By Invitation)
(By Invitation)
The school is open to international invitations. If you would like to organize an icon painting workshop in your country, you can invite the teacher to conduct an on-site masterclass for your group or community.
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