Bless Those, O Lord, Who Love the Beauty of Thy House
TLAA 2025 * New! * Winter Session for Beginners
February 2 - 8, 2025
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Byzantine Chant & Iconography
The Liturgical Arts Academy now offers 2 weeklong training academies per year in both Chant and Iconography.
TLAA-Winter is for Beginners in February
TLAA-Summer is for Intermediate, Advanced & Master Class in August
Students engage in 5-6 hours of daily instruction within their specific disciplines, complemented by focused evening programs. The structure includes morning and evening worship services, giving the chant students an opportunity to put their learning into practice with their instructors’ guidance. The Liturgical Arts Academy (TLAA) offers a unique and vital in-person training that will enhance your on-going study of the liturgical arts.
TO VIEW ALL REGISTRATION COSTS & DETAILS, PLEASE FIRST GO TO THE MENU ITEM ABOVE THAT IS CALLED “REGISTRATION” AND READ THE DROP-DOWN PAGES.
CHANT ACADEMY read more
ICONOGRAPHY ACADEMY read more - currently full! Waitlist only
New! FOODS IN FAITH read more
Who We Are
…and how God led us here. Find out about our mission and the dedicated group of people who make this program happen.
Praise the Lord!
The Liturgical Arts Academy trains those who want to learn Byzantine chant or iconography in the tradition of the Orthodox Christian Church. The Academy is a one-week intensive program led by expert teachers. It is offered twice a year - in early February and in late August . Registration fees are reduced through grants and donations from those who support the Liturgical Arts.
One is Holy, One is Lord. More than just a classroom, TLAA offers a comprehensive atmosphere of prayer, study, fellowship, and communion with other faithful servants who care deeply for the the Church and the worship of the Holy Trinity.
The Diakonia Retreat Center in the foothills of South Carolina is the perfect setting for spiritual renewal, as we overlook the lake, walk the paths and worship in the magnificent Panagia Chapel.
Quality of the Academy
The Byzantine Chant Academy faculty includes highly-respected and accomplished chanters and teachers: John Michael Boyer, Samuel Herron, Gabriel Cremeens, and Photini Downie Robinson. Students have up to 6 hours of classroom instruction daily, along with morning and evening services such as Matins, Vespers, Compline, Agiasmos, Divine Liturgy and Vigil.
The Byzantine Iconography Academy is led by Fr. Anthony Salzman who is known for his patience and skill at teaching students how to paint well. Attendees improve in their artistic use and understanding of color, form and line according to the Byzantine technique.
Both chanters and Iconographers build relationships with other artists, learning from each other as well as the instructors. This community extends beyond the workshop, providing a resource for continued learning, fellowship and faith.
What People Are Saying
I really enjoyed meeting so many new people and getting many opportunities to talk throughout the week. Like I said before, I really enjoyed being able to participate in so many different types of services, especially being able to chant in different sizes and configurations of choirs. I really enjoyed chanting in the all-women’s choir. I would have liked to do that for maybe one more service.
—2023 Student
“I was blessed to spend a week at The Liturgical Arts Academy learning Byzantine Chant, along with 6 of my fellow parishioners. It was an amazing and inspirational group to be with in class, fellowship and daily worship.”
— I.V. from North Carolina
I loved the fellowship and welcoming atmosphere. The services were beautiful.