Italy, Florence
Fresco Painting Workshop
Duration:
Half Day (AM)
Departure city:
Florence
Sorry, there aren't yet available periods for this activity.
Of all the forms of painting carried out by the artist, wall painting is the most skilled and beautiful as it consist of accomplishing in one day only, that which can be touched up on many days in the other forms”. This was how Giorgio Vasari explained the technique of fresco painting, know and carried out since ancient times. Palazzo Vecchio houses a great number of “in fresco” paintings carried out by Giorgio Vasari Himself,
and by other famous artists. Besides illustrating and explaining the techniques of fresco paintings, the workshop also allows the participants to gain firsthand experience by painting a small fresco themselves, experimenting the various phases of the work on natural terracotta base: from the spreading of the plaster to the creation of the cartoon, from the preparation of the colors to the actual painting. If they like, the participants can also take home their artwork at the end of the activity.
Schedule details
Departure days:
Saturday and Sunday
Departure from:
The exact location and detailed directions will be provided on your booking confirmation email.
Return location:
Piazza Signoria
Accomodation:
No Accommodation
Duration:
1.5
hr
Itinerary
Tour Route:
The workshop will take place in the beautiful Palazzo Vecchio, that houses some of the most famous frescoes in the world.
During the workshop you will learn about the various techniques used by Italian artist during the centuries. You will also learn how to paint a small fresco on natural terracotta experimenting the various steps required from spreading plasters to actual painting.
Tour highlights:
Fresco painting hands on workshop.
Unavailable dates
01 November 2011
08 December 2011
Additional information
Inclusions:
- Fresco Painting Workshop and materials
Policy:
Tour goes rain or shine.
Please contact local operator to confirm the meeting point.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time and present voucher to your guide.
Entrance into some churches may require a dress code: no bermudas, no short skirts, shoulders must be covered.Entry denied due to improper dress is at sole traveler's responsibility. No refund for entry denied due to improper dress.
Cancellation Policy:
There is a strict 72 hours cancellation policy.
Full refund for cancellations done 3 days prior to time of scheduled departure or commencement time.
Cancellations done less than 3 days prior to time of scheduled departure or commencement time are non-refundable in all circumstances.
Late arrivals and no shows, for any reasons, will not be accepted and absolutely cannot be refunded.
No refund for entry denial due to inappropriate dressing.
If you change your booking request, charge may apply.
This Experience is available in:
English
Tips:
Keep some space in your luggage for your personal masterpiece!
Local Operator Information:
Local operator’s contact details and phone numbers at the destination are included in the confirmation voucher.
Please contact local operator to confirm departure time or ask any logistical questions you may have.