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Fresco Painting LAB

Florence, Italy
Fresco Painting LAB
  • 5 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Break up your sightseeing in Florence and gain a better understanding of how frescoes are created with this hands-on fresco painting workshop. Learn the techniques used by Renaissance masters from your instructor as you create a unique work of art on fresh plaster to take home with you. Choose a beginner, intermediate, or advanced course to suit your skill level and enjoy one-on-one attention from your instructor.
  • A unique way to better appreciate Florence’s Renaissance frescoes
  • Three course levels and private instruction for more personal attention
  • Create an artwork from scratch as a souvenir of your time in Florence
  • Take a break from the crowds at Florence’s top sights

What's Included

  • all materials and pigments are included

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Via Coluccio Salutati, 3r, 50126 Firenze FI, Italy

      There is a bus stop (n.23) close to the Studio.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    Operated by Octavio Palomino Sculptor

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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    If you love art, MAKE art!
    Julie_G, Jul 2023
    Fantastic experience! Our instructor Claudia was patient, talented and really made for an unforgettable class. We gained a whole new appreciation for the challenges and complexity of creating frescoes - the process is fascinating! We enjoyed snacks and drinks at the end of the class - our host was warm and welcoming. Don’t miss this experience!
    Perfect experience! Everybody who visits Florence should do or!
    Eva_D, Jun 2023
    Claudia is an excellent teacher, well prepared, patient, helpful The experience to be her student was fantastic and I enjoyed very much
    A painting experience of a life time for any pianter who works in any medium
    DANIEL_F, Apr 2023
    the fresco lab was a great experience, Eleanora was knowledgeable, her informative, historical knowledge was very helpful, and she is very easy to work with, through her efforts I now have a better understanding of the creativity and craftsmanship of the Renaissance artist. I would recommend and have recommended this lab to anyone who paints in any medium, especially traditional representational painters it will greatly improve your knowledge and ability. I'm planning another visit to Florence and would like to experience another more involved fresco lab . Once again it was a great experience and fun. Thank you Rosanna, Eleanora and the Gecko Studio
    Great experience!
    Donna_M, Mar 2023
    What a great workshop! Every minute was a fun, creative learning experience and not at all intimidating. You learn so much in a “hands on” way! The studio is owned by Octavio Palomino (great sculpture artist) and his wonderful wife, Rosanna. Rosanna runs the studio and is with whom all communication was accomplished. Eleonora is the fresco expert and teacher. Eleonora also works in restoring frescos in Italy. She is excellent! Friendly and helpful, she patiently guided us through the entire process. My husband and I took this class together (he claims no artistic ability but did well) and were able to have our finished frescoes mailed to us in the States. We used the same techniques used in the Renaissance. From mixing the lime/sand plaster recipe to outlining and painting in our chosen design, we experienced, in a way, what is was like to be novice Renaissance fresco painters. This gave us greater appreciation for the fresco works we later saw in Florence and Rome and an affinity with artists of another age. Florence is an elegant city with some of the most beautiful art, architecture, delicious food, and talented artists in the world. Even the sky looks more beautiful there! This workshop allows you to be a part of it in a most tangible, memorable way.
    Great way to spend an afternoon.
    Thomas_B, Oct 2022
    Excellent instructor. We went through the entire fresco process using the exact materials that were used 500 years ago. For anyone who has an interest in Fresco painting I would say that this activity is a must.

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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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