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Fresco Painting
31/08/2026 - 04/09/2026
32 ore | in presenzascadenza iscrizione: 01/07/2026
CONTEXT
With the largest number of masterpieces and conservators of artistic heritage in the world, Florence offers the best opportunities to acquire and perfect the skills and knowledge for the protection of cultural heritage.
For 35 years, our Institute has opened its laboratories in July, August and September to students from all over the world who are interested in joining practical courses run by the same teachers as the three-year academic courses. And now, from 2024 onwards we are offering short introductory courses throughout the year.
The fresco painting techniques course aims to provide skills in how to create and paint a fresco from start to finish.
SCHEDULE
Monday 31 August: 9.00 to 13.00 / 14.00 to 18.00
Tuesday 1 September: 9.00 to 13.00
Wednesday 2 September: 9.00 to 13.00 / 14.00 to 18.00
Thursday 3 September: 9.00 to 13.00 / 14.00 to 18.00
Friday 4 September: 9.00 to 13.00
for a total of 32 hours.
The course will be held in the restoration laboratories in di Via delle Casine, 21/rosso.
ADMISSIONS
The course is open to all applicants, prior experience in restoration is not necessary.
The course is held in English. Good working knowledge of the language is required.
SPECIAL OFFERS
Fee reduction of 10% for applicants who enrol before 1 July 2026.
QUALIFICATION
PROGRAM
Course Program
- Brief historical introduction on the fresco technique
- Preparation of the mortar, colors for the fresco, transfer of the design, application of the layers
- Exercises for managing the color in glazes.
- Preparation of the tonal intonachino for the creation of a decorative theme with the Sgraffito technique.
- Introduction to conservation and restoration challenges and techniques.
ENROLMENT
To enrol, click on ENROL and fill in the form.
The Secretariat will send you an email with all the information you need to complete your enrolment.
Students are advised to enrol at least two weeks before the beginning of the course. Enrolments are accepted until all the places on the courses have been filled.