Taster Icon Painting Class - Half Day

Learn how to paint icons in this vibrant Edinburgh class for beginners.



3 hours Location Edinburgh Class size 1 to 6 (public classes), 5 to 10   £80
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Discover the ancient and beautiful art of icon painting with a supportive and talented teacher by your side to guide you through all the painting techniques.
This class is perfect for beginners as a first step into this art form with plenty of guidance from start to finish.
Come and be a part of the vibrant arts and craft community and learn from your local teacher plus the collective of icon painters who will share the fun of this art class. Exchange ideas and experiences with fellow like-minded artists and learn something new!
At the Edinburgh School Of Icon Painting, we welcome experimentation and innovation as well as the classical method of icon painting. Tradition is a dynamic force that is ever-changing, so don't be afraid to bring your unique ideas and contemporary approach to the table. Play with technique and colour to make something you can be proud of!
Please be aware that this is a taster and you won't be able to leave with a completed icon. Completing an icon with this technique requires more time.
You will learn the basics of the technique and traditional styles of icon painting. Which include:
  • Composition skills used in icon painting.
  • The Byzantine and Russian styles of the art form.
  • How to prepare egg yolk binding medium.
  • Learning how to make paints from dry pigments.
  • How to work with thin layers.
  • Egg tempera brushwork.
  • Dry brushwork.

Upcoming dates for Taster Icon Painting Class - Half Day

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 22 Oct 2026, 5:43pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

60 upcoming dates between 26 Oct 2026 and 27 Dec 2027.

  • Mon 26 Oct 2026, 10:30am-1:30pm
  • Mon 2 Nov 2026, 10:30am-1:30pm
  • Mon 9 Nov 2026, 10:30am-1:30pm
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  • Mon 1 Nov 2027, 10:30am-1:30pm
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  • Mon 13 Dec 2027, 10:30am-1:30pm
  • Mon 20 Dec 2027, 10:30am-1:30pm
  • Mon 27 Dec 2027, 10:30am-1:30pm
What you'll get
All materials and equipment needed to paint an icon on a wood panel to take home.
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Knowledge required
All are welcome and no experience is required.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Edinburgh Palette - St. Margaret’s House, 151 London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 AE

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Recent reviews of Taster Icon Painting Class - Half Day

  • 5/5 from Catherine Belles, attended Apr 2024: Teacher was pleasant, efficient and didn't hoover over me. I was late arriving because I didn't know what room the class was in. That should have been included in the confirmation email
  • 5/5 from Claire Arbuthnot, attended Jul 2023: Such a brilliant experience! Really enjoyed learning the techniques of Icon Painting and beginning our own piece. Thanks Basia
  • 5/5 from Kristen Harris, attended Jul 2023: Great class! Location was a bit challenging to find, but once I got there, it was fantastic!
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Edinburgh School Of Icon Painting
Edinburgh School Of Icon Painting

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The Edinburgh School of Icon Painting was founded in September 2013. Since then it has been shaping and developing. Our mission is to make icon painting and art, in general, more accessible. We want to help our students to find the courage and become confident in finding their own style.
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