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 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:
For 2012 the dates are:
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Workshop Spaces Available! |
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Workshop Enrollment Closed
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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! |
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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 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.
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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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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).
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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).
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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 $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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