Monday, May 18, 2015

Advanced Icon Painting Workshop in Melbourne



In January 2015 I attended the Advanced Icon Painting Workshop in Melbourne Australia conducted by Philip Davydov. I was a wonderful experience. I learnt so much with Philip's method of teaching and nurturing each one of us.



Tuesday, March 3, 2015

St Clement's Retreat and Conference Centre, Galong NSW. Eat, Paint, Pray

We had a wonderful weekend at St Clement's Galong.
Nine people join me and we prayed together, ate together and painted together.
It was inspiring being with other like minded people. Painting, talking, sharing and having fun doing what we are passionate about - painting.
We had peaceful pauses for quiet and space with the Lord.
 I loved standing by the fish pond, listening to the fountain trickling - and recalled the scripture - Deep Calls to Deep. The Lord was calling to me to rest on Him
my Rock,
my hiding place,
my shelter from the storm.
Peace and Joy be with you always.
 

Monday, February 2, 2015

Eat, Pray, Paint St Clement's Monastery Galong NSW

Eat, Pray, Paint
 

Presented by: St Clement’s artist-in-residence Sue Orchison
Friday 13 to Sunday 15 February, 2015
Join a “pop-up” art community for fellowship, for learning and to bring a contemplative spirit and shared wisdom to your own art work.
Bring your own materials and project. 
Enjoy the inspiration!
For more details - http://www.cssr.org.au/galong

It is a wonderful venue
Eat, Pray, Paint Retreat, St Clement's Monastery Galong NSW
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

New Icon of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop

New Icon of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop
by Sue
Wishing you the Blessing of the Christ Child.
May you be filled with joy, love and peace at this precious time.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Beautiful Sydney Harbour with Opera House

Romeo and Juliette, Sydney Library
There is nothing quite as beautiful as Sydney Harbour on a clear blue day.
It is easy to travel around Sydney by train.
The State Library of New South Wales is in the heart of the city, this beautiful statue dedicated to Shakespeare is in the front forecourt.


Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Rafferty's Resort, Lake Macquarie

Rafferty's Resort, Lake Macquarie
We have spent a beautiful week at Rafferty's Resort, Lake Macquarie.
It is a great place from which to explore the Hunter Valley Vineyards and surrounding area.
This Pelican is a magnificent bird. He and a dozen others enjoy a pampered life here.
They are fed daily, which is quite a spectacle.
Sunset is gently beautiful over the Lake.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Iconography Class at St Clement’s Monastery, Galong NSW, Sept 2014


Welcome to
an Experience of Spirituality and Painting
at St Clement’s Monastery, Galong NSW
Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 September 2014
An icon painting workshop commencing with the evening meal on Thursday and concluding with lunch on Sunday. (Friday start by arrangement).
Lead by Master Teacher – Professor Patrick Staikov Bernard, renowned iconographer who learned his craft in the leading icon-producing monastery in Russia.
The aim of the Icon is to render visible the essence of the immaterial.
“The Icon is based upon the incarnation in which God chose to
assume a human face” John Paul II
For more information and bookings contact –
St Clement's Retreat & Conference Centre info@stclement.com.au