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 panels are provided for each student
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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ENROLLMENT
&
Registration
For Registration and Enrollment
(click this line)
Upcoming Dates:
November 5th -
November 9th 2008
March 4th -
8th 2009
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! |
Enrollment is
limited to 6 students per class.
Reservation/Registration (R/R) Fee - $125.00
Reservation/Registration fee
of $125.00 is due upon submission of the
enrollment application. The fee is not
refundable, unless the class is canceled by us.
Enrollment applications should
be submitted via Online
Enrollment Application
Form - You will need to fill up an online form
(click here).
On submission you will be
automatically redirected to the "Tuition Payment
Center" where you will be able choose:
- make payment in full
($125 registration fee waived)
- make deposit payment
- reserve your place in
class by paying Registration Fee
And submit your
payment via secure credit card payment system.
It is "OK" to submit
applications without registration fee - just
select "Please contact me about the payment" or
"Mailing List Only" option in the form, however
applications submitted without
reservation/registration fee are treated as
"please-add-to-mailing-list" requests and your
place in class is not guaranteed until the fee
is paid.
If you are having trouble call
The Fresco School at (310) 779-5078 |
TUITION
&
Payment Schedule
if this class
tuition cost is a bit out of your budget or you
would like to explore the medium before
committing to an extensive workshop, conceder
our
"3 day Introduction to Fresco Workshop"
This is also a much more frequent class and the
dates might fit your schedule better. |
Classic 5-Day Fresco Workshop
Tuition Cost:
Tuition Cost (all materials included) - $2225
Tuition Payments must be
received by The Fresco School a minimum of 30
calendar days prior to workshop
(unless other payment
arrangements made with the Fresco School).
If the tuition is paid in full at the time of
the registration (enrollment application
submission) and a minimum of 30 days prior to
the workshop we will waive the
Reservation/Registration Fee.
NOTE: If circumstances prevent
you from coming to the class on scheduled date
and the tuition payment is made - you can always
contact our office and we will transfer your
enrollment to the next available class. You will
loose nothing.
Refunds:
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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Registration and Enrollment (click this line)
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