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 First workshop of this format took
place in 1997 and was taught 4 times per year, since then hundreds of
students have attended the workshop enrolling from US, Canada, Europe.
In addition to being regularly held in Los Angeles, this workshop has traveled to other US cities.
All materials for this
workshop are provided by the studio. Student required to prepare and
bring a minimum of 4 fresco cartoons (1 or 2 24X24 inch and 3 16X16
inch) for the frescoes they plan to paint during the class. How to
prepare Fresco Cartoon is explained in detail in the
"Small Fresco Cartoon" article (click
here). Very helpful, but not required, is to attend
"3-day Introduction to Fresco
Workshop" prior to Classic 5-day Professional Fresco Workshop. During this workshop each student paints
up to 4 buon frescoes
Class size is limited to the maximum of
6 people. You will be guided by two instructors.
Workshop Instructors:
For 2012/2013 academic year the dates are:
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If those dates are not convenient for you or you
would prefer more "one on one" approach conceder our
"6-Day Private Class"
and set your own time! |
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Workshop Details:
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Day 1
Introduction, Cartoon, Tools &
Materials
9:30 AM till 5 PM |
- Introduction to fresco -
terminology, definitions, etc. Differences
between Fresco Wall, Fresco Panel and Fresco
Tile.
(There is
NO difference in chemical process that
takes place while you paint in buon fresco
whether it as a wall, a panel or a tile.
However methods of plaster application and
painting slightly differ - we will study
that during the workshop).
- Cartoon - we will learn
about Large Fresco Cartoon, review, adjust
and refine cartoons that you brought, make
tracings and prepare for painting days. You
must come with your own cartoons (drawings)
to any of our workshops. Please study
"Small
Fresco Cartoon Article" and have them
prepared.
- Traditional Buon Fresco
Tools & Materials - you will be introduced
to a wide range of fresco materials and
tools, their use and sources.
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Day 2
Pigments & Colors, Fresco Tiles -
Plaster
9:30 AM till 5 PM |
- Pigments & Colors - we
will learn about traditional fresco
pigments, it's grinding and storing, prepare
and test fresco paints.
- Fresco Tiles -
Introduction to Fresco Plaster - we will
prepare and condition 16X16 ceramic tiles
for fresco painting.
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Day 3
Fresco Tiles - Painting
9:30 AM till 5 PM |
- Mix paints
- Apply Intonaco plaster to
the tiles we prepared on the previous day
- Transfer Cartoons onto a
fresh Intonaco
- Paint our first fresco
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Day 4
Fresco Plaster Coats
Fresco Giornata Line
9:00 AM till 5:30 PM |
- 7 fresco plaster coats
with individual instruction by fresco
plasterer - mortar mixing and application.
Several previously prepared panels are provided for each student
by the Fresco School to practice each layer of plaster
- Fresco Giornata - we will
practice cutting and mending of the giornata
line.
- We will learn how to
prepare Fresco Panels and walls
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Day 5
Fresco Panel - Painting
9:00 AM till 5:30 PM |
- Mix paints
- Intonaco plaster will be
applied by our Plastering instructor to the
24X24 Fresco Panels provided by Fresco
School.
- Transfer Cartoons onto a
fresh Intonaco
- Paint a fresco
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Workshop Cost:
Due to the extensive preparation required
from the Fresco School for this workshop and class limit (a maximum of 6
students) it is required to
enroll/register a minimum of One Month before the scheduled date of the
workshop.
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If this
would be your first experience in fresco and you are not certain
that this workshop is right for you or you are just "testing the
fresco waters". You might prefer "3-day Introduction to Fresco
Workshop" ($650). |
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Refunds: |
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NOTE: If circumstances prevent you from coming to
the class on scheduled date, but the tuition payment was already
made - you can always contact our office and we will transfer
your payment to the next available class. You will loose
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Registration/Reservation Fee - Non Refundable
Tuition Payments:
25 calendar days prior to the date of the
class - less $425.00
15 calendar days prior to the date of the class - less $850.00
less then 14 days prior to the date of the class - no refund. |
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