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During this workshop student will explore and practice specific fresco techniques used by Romans as well as the details of wall and panel preparation.
During this class we focus on painting on 1 part lime 1 part marble meal (original marmorino) layer of plaster-system used in Pompeii. As well as learn about terracotta (hydraulic lime) based lime fresco plaster used by their Etruscan contemporaries.
Up-to three 16X16 frescoes will be painted.
All materials for this
workshop are provided by the studio. Student required to prepare and
bring a minimum of 4 fresco cartoons (16X16
inch) for the frescoes they plan to paint during the class. How to
prepare Fresco Cartoon is explained in detail in the, pre-requisite "Buon Fresco Foundations DVD Tutorial Set in Volume 2"
general guidelines can be seen in "Small Fresco Cartoon" article (click
here).
.During this workshop each student paints
2 to 4 buon frescoes
Class size is limited to the maximum of
6 people.
Workshop Instructors:
Example of Syllabus and Pricing
Syllabus and Pricing Example for the Fresco Workshop that can be held at your location!
It is based on pre-configured class plan for our 4-Day Private Professional Fresco Painting Workshop
Call (310) 779-5079 for current options.
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.
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Suggested Tuition - $1250
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Additional ("Bring-a-Friend") Tuition - $1100
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This is an example of a Fresco Workshop Syllabi. It is based on preconfigured curriculum for our "4-day Introduction to Fresco Private class.
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Workshop Details:
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Day 1
Introduction, Cartoon, Tools &
Materials, Plaster and Tile Preparation.
9:30 AM till 5 PM |
- Plaster and Tile preparation. Study of the specific 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).
- Fresco Tiles -
Introduction to Fresco Plaster - we will
prepare and condition 16X16 ceramic tiles
for fresco painting.
- 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
Final Cartoon selection, refinement and tracing,
Pigments & Colors mixing and testing.
9:30 AM till 5 PM |
- Pigments & Colors - we
will learn about details of paint conditions specific to the theme of the workshop, prepare
and test fresco paints.
- Cartoons and Tracings -
We will select final versions of cartoons and make tracings.
- Paints Selection -
We will select colors for upcoming painting and do a trial studies in preparation for painting days.
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Day 3
Fresco Tiles - Painting
9:30 AM till 5 PM |
- Mix paints
- Apply Painting Plaster Coat to
the tiles we prepared on the previous day
- Transfer Cartoons onto a
fresh plaster
- Paint a fresco (it is possible to paind more then one, either one after the other or side-by-side)
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Day 4
Fresco Tiles - Painting
9:30 AM till 5 PM |
- Mix paints
- Apply Painting Plaster Coat to
the tiles we prepared on the previous day
- Transfer Cartoons onto a
fresh plaster
- Paint a fresco (it is possible to paind more then one, either one after the other or often we paint two side-by-side)
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