Description
POMPEIAN FRESCO TECHNIQUES – Multi-Unit FSOA Individual Course (Private via Zoom)
Course Description:
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. Students also learn about terra-cotta (hydraulic lime) based lime fresco plaster used by their Etruscan contemporaries.
Course is Private livestreamed from our studio via Zoom. You are the only student in the class. Course will take 5 days (non consecutive, can be scheduled over 1-3 months).
Instructor: iLia Fresco (Anossov). If you are looking for the in person workshop please see the side bar or click here.
This course is composed of 3 (4+ hr) Fresco, Sgraffito Private Workshop Livestream Units and 2 (3+ hr) Follow-Along Livestream Practice Sessions. Please note – class length hours indicated are for the general reference, be prepared for the lesson to take longer.
At the end of the course you will receive "FSOA Acknowledgement Certificate". You will also have the option to prepare and submit work for the review and test for the Fresco School Certificate of Course Completion (separate fee applies).
Enrollment Process:
Upon enrollment you will receive FS Membership and BFF Video Tutorials will be sent to your billing address. Please contact us as soon as you receive the Tutorials and we will set the starting date of your class (If you are a FS Member already – we will reach out to you). Please note that it will take you some time to prepare for your first class.
You will need materials and tools – for your convenience you can get everything at the FrescoShop.com – “Complete tools & materials bundle for Fresco School OnLine Apprentice Individual Course“. (If you are already a FS Member, please login – the cost of the Course will be prorated and you will see FS Member cost for this course tuition. If you are a FS Member, but do not yet have your account at FrescoSchool.net - Contact Us).
Your classes will have homework and will start once you are ready. Generally, unless other-ways agreed, classes are 1 week apart to give you ample time to prepare.
Course Plan:
- Day 1 – Unit 1 – Advanced Plaster Level 1
- Day 2 – Unit 2 – Pompeian Techniques – Part 1 (Foundations)
- Day 3 – Follow Along Session 1 – (Individually Planned)
- Day 4 – Unit 3 – Pompeian Techniques – Part 2 (Details)
- Day 5 – Follow Along Session 2 – (Individually Planned)
Communication during the Course:
We are available to you via email on/or phone between classes as needed from the day of the enrollment.
Upon course completion, as a FS Member, you will have continuing post class support indefinitely.
