Established in 1997 in Los Angeles by fresco artist iLia Anossov (fresco) also known as "Nationwide Fresco Painting Workshop Program". Since then hundreds of students have attended our workshops enrolling from US, Canada, Europe. Fresco School is the only Art School that offers ongoing fresco curriculum throughout the calendar year. Our buon fresco programs have traveled to many US cities.

Our curriculum is focused on the traditional buon (true) fresco technique (What is Fresco? - Fresco Painting Introduction article). Fresco School offers a full spectrum of boun fresco workshops and classes from introductory level lessons to advanced fresco programs and private fresco tutoring as well as DVD Video Fresco Painting Tutorials. Our curriculum also includes supplemental fresco restoration and mural painting seminars.

All Fresco School programs and seminars taught by highly accredited working professional artists and craftsmen. Fresco programs lead by iLia Anossov (fresco painting) and Ian Hardwick (fresco plaster). Supplemental seminars conducted by Nathan Zakheim (fresco restoration) and Kent Twitchell (large scale murals) of Mural & Fresco Painting Academy. Student Relations handled by Sylvia Hunt.

With 20’ tall ceilings and over 8000 square feet of floor space, the Fresco School location near Broadway and Washington in the art hub of downtown Los Angeles features a full scale "Fresco Practice Wall" and is perfect for learning how to construct full-sized frescoes. Originally built in 1925, the facility is constructed of open-air classrooms punctuated by columns, giving the student a space to properly examine fresco art as the logical link between architecture and decoration. The expansive fresco showroom and fresco wall gives a chance to view frescoes as they are meant to be viewed – with space and at a distance. Walking distance or "quick jump" on the metro from major downtown hotels and museums makes it very convenient for on-the-budget student.

Enrollment is open year around for everyone, class limits, schedule, descriptions, fees and availability are listed on corresponding pages of this site (see menu on the left). You can choose from:

• Private Programs - predefined sets of private (one-on-one) classes and assisted studio sessions spread over time with customizable schedule.

• Workshops - grouped together sets of consecutive classes offered periodically with fixed schedule.

• Classes - segments of programs and workshops that can be attended individually.

• Supplemental Seminars - conference style lectures on fresco painting related topics conducted by expert professionals.

To contact Fresco School use Contact Form or call:
(310) 779-5079 10 AM - 6 PM PST