STANDARD KIT included in tuition cost for every student, every workshop 

 

The Standard kit includes:

• a gessoed wooden panel 

• 1-3 sheets of 23ct. gold (depending on the icon) 

• a color copy and tracing of the icon 

• supplemental paperwork

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INTRODUCTORY KIT $12

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If this is your first workshop with Sophia Icon Studio, you have the option of purchasing a small kit of highly recommended supplies. Most of these items can be reused many times.

 

The kit includes:

• a plastic mixing well 

• size (glue) for gilding 

• a gilding brush 

• makeup sponge

• sandpaper

• 3 handmade transfer sheets (made using Conte crayon in bistre, noir, sanguine)

• 3 Conte crayon pieces for refreshing transfer sheets

• pipette

• dental tools and cotton swabs for lifting paint

• printed Iconographer's Prayer and Rules

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GILDING KIT $7

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For more experienced first time students who may already have the above supplies but don't have experience with gilding. Available for purchase in our store, this kit includes:

• makeup brush

• size (glue) for gilding

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Option to purchase extra 23kt patent gold sheets at $6 per sheet. 5 sheet limit. Please email us for more information.​

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All students are responsible for acquiring their own set of brushes and paints.

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BRUSHES

At a minimum, you will need a medium round brush for larger areas and a small round for detail work. Look for soft brushes with a good point when wet and “spring” in the bristles.

 

My recommendation:

Princeton Heritage 4050 Series (synthetic sable), ROUND, short handle, in sizes 6, 2, and 0. These are high-quality mid-range brushes and worth the small investment. 

 

PAINTS

All online workshops will be taught using Chroma’s Jo Sonja Artist Colors (acrylic paints), which provide a velvety matte finish ideal for icon painting. All instruction will be based on these colors and I will not be able to provide instruction using other brands as colors and mixes do not always correspond. 

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Please purchase the following (15) Jo Sonja colors:

• Burnt Sienna

• Burnt Umber

• Carbon Black

• Gold Oxide

• Indian Red Oxide                   

• Napthol Red Light           

• Raw Sienna

• Red Earth 

• Storm Blue

• Titanium White

• Ultramarine Blue

• Warm White                 

• Yellow Light            

• Yellow Oxide

• One of the following:

  • Jo Sonja Pale Gold

  • Golden Irridescent Gold (Fine) - PREFERRED

In order to be fully prepared for our time together, be sure to gather the following items prior to the first day. Have your space all set with items close at hand.

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• Ample table space

• Desk lamp

• Paper to protect your workspace (we won't be too messy but it doesn't hurt)

• Computer, tablet or smart phone with WiFi capability

• Glass or ceramic plate to use as a palette (do not use paper or plastic!)

• Water cup for rinsing brushes (I like to have two)

• Pencil for tracing – preferably both a colored pencil and a graphite pencil (mechanical pencils are great)

• Pencil sharpener

• Artists' erasers -- gum, kneadable, and white (often comes in a kit all together)

• Scissors

• Ruler 

• Paper towels 

• Small glass or ceramic dishes for mixing paints (optional)

• Cling-wrap or Glad Press n’ Seal wrap to keep paint fresh

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Check out the Sacred Space section for ideas on other ways to make your work space feel more like a place of prayer.