Ian is a practising Roman Catholic, a graduate of theology from Oxford University, has a diploma in Pastoral Theology from Heythrop College, founded the Bethlehem Icon School, and is the author of the Icon Painter's Handbook. He is currently living in Italy.
Learn ABOUT the beauty of the Byzantine icon from Ian Knowles, founder of the Bethlehem Icon School.
Arbor Vitae Icon Academy provides foundational training in Byzantine iconography. You can enrol for the online modules, take tutor-led small group classes, or sign up for the residency course for July and November.
Icon of the Christ the Saviour, All Saints Anglican Church, Rome, by Ian Knowles, being blessed by Pope Francis, 2017.
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