Icon Painting Workshop with Father Jean-Baptiste Garrigou at Agora Monaco
Explore the art and traditions of sacred iconography at a three-day icon-painting course in Monaco. Led by Father Jean-Baptiste Garrigou, an Orthodox priest and icon painter who directs the Atelier Saint-Jean-Damascène, the workshop invites participants to deepen their understanding of this historic artistic and spiritual practice.
Workshop programme
The Diocese of Monaco confirms the course for Friday 30 October, Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November 2026. Each day is scheduled from 9 am to 5 pm. The programme centres on the practice of painting icons under specialist guidance, combining attention to imagery, materials and the tradition behind sacred art. Specific experience requirements, equipment, materials and breaks are not detailed in the announcement; participants should ask when registering.
Good to know
- Dates: 30 October–1 November 2026, one three-day course.
- Daily time: 9:00 am–5:00 pm, as confirmed by the organiser.
- Registration: contact the organiser on +33 6 60 90 12 69. Places are subject to availability.
- Price: the announcement does not specify a fee. Confirm any course or materials charges before enrolling.
- Accessibility: ask Agora about individual access arrangements.
About the venue
Agora, the diocesan centre in central Monaco, hosts cultural, spiritual and community activities, including workshops and film evenings. Venue details: Agora – Maison Diocésaine de Monaco, 18 Rue Bellevue, 98000 Monaco.
