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3-day Introduction to Fresco Workshop
(foundations of fresco painting and sgraffito)

 
 

After many years of teaching fresco classes, and evaluating the feedback received from prior students, The Fresco School put much thought into designing an introductory 3-day workshop. Three days, we felt was needed to introduce to new students the very important basics of fresco techniques;  the preparation of the cartoon sketches, applying plaster,  technique of mixing and grinding natural pigments, painting process.

All materials for this workshop are provided by the studio. Student required to prepare and bring a minimum of 2 fresco cartoons (2 or 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). Artists with previous fresco training may explore our Classic 5-day Professional Fresco Workshop.

During this workshop each student paints up to 2 buon frescoes Class size is limited to the maximum of 6 people.

Workshop Instructors:

  • iLia Anossov - fresco painting

For 2012 the dates are:

  
  Workshop Spaces Available!
  Workshop Enrollment Closed
  

If those dates are not convenient for you or you would prefer more "one on one" approach conceder our "4-Day Introduction to Fresco Private Class" and set your own time!
   

Workshop Details:


Day 1

Introduction, Cartoon, Tools & Materials

9:30 AM till 5 PM

  • Introduction to fresco and sgraffito - 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.


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.


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


Workshop Cost:

It is required to enroll/register a minimum of 10days before the scheduled date of the workshop.
Class limit - a maximum of 6 students.

For Los Angeles residents this workshop comes with an option to attend Day 1 - "Fresco Cartoon" one week before Day 2 - "Fresco Plaster" and Day 3 - "Fresco Painting" classes which grants extra time to prepare and refine their cartoons. This is also a very "travel friendly" workshop that can be easily brought to your local college, university, school or art organization (Contact Us for details).
  • Full Tuition - $650

    "Bring-a-Friend"
    Additional Tuition - $500"
  • Registration fee of $35 is required to reserve the spot in the class - fee is waived if tuition paid in full at the time of registration/enrollment.



If you already attended fresco workshops in the past and want to advance further, You might prefer our "Classic 5-day Professional Fresco Workshop".


If available dates are not quite right for you "4-day Introduction to Fresco Private class" is only $1899 (includes 1 free associate spot).

Refunds:

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 nothing. Registration/Reservation Fee - Non Refundable

Tuition Payments:

25 calendar days prior to the date of the class - less $125.00
15 calendar days prior to the date of the class - less $250.00
less then 14 days prior to the date of the class - no refund.


 


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(310) 779-5079 10 AM - 6 PM PST

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