The Fresco School is proud to announce a five day fresco workshop running from January 13-17. For this workshop, iLia Anossov and Ian Hardwick have joined forces with renowned fresco concervator Nathan Zakheim. A combination of such talent is extraordinary and is something that should not be missed.
The Fresco School has perfected a style in which all who are interested can learn. The head instructor at the school, iLia Anossov, understands that people need to be introduced to a complicated medium such as fresco in a form that they know and understand. He begins by allowing each student to work with images they chose, in a style they are comfortable with.
iLia believes that the more freedom students have, the more willing they are to attempt new and different techniques. His teaching style also relies heavily on individual attention with each of the students.
The students who attend these classes become acquainted with all the steps of buon fresco painting: preparation of the cartoon, mixing colors, grinding pigments, building plaster coats, laying intonaco, methods of joining giornatas, and climate/moisture control. They will practice building color and working with values and shadows. Through the use of verdaccio under-painting, iLia will show the students how to achieve richness of color using transparent fresco paints. In addition to learning the classical methods, the student will also be instructed in modern and experimental fresco techniques.
Ian Hardwick, will instruct students in the aspects of applying the layers of plaster needed to create a fine painting surface. Ian will demonstrate mixing methods, ratios and application techniques for each plaster coat used in fresco painting, and each student will personally apply and trowel each layer of plaster. In addition, the students will learn and practice the methods of joining giornatas needed for large panel and wall frescoes. Like iLia, Ian's style of teaching is very hands-on. Ian feels that a foundation based in hands-on experiences makes it easier for each student to continue their studies independently.
In addition to learning how to plaster their own boards, the Fresco School will supply the students with a number of previously prepared surfaces to practice their fresco technique. Students will have the opportunity to work on tiles, boards, and panels of various sizes. The Fresco School has also prepared 2 foot square boards with fine wooden frames for the student's more refined work. When the class is completed, not only will each student take home up to four frescos, the student will have accumulated extensive knowledge of every step involved in fresco painting.
Continuing with the schools history of holding classes in inspiring and unique environments, the Fresco School has the privilege of holding this set of classes in the studio of Nathan Zakheim. For those who may be unfamiliar with Mr. Zakheim, he is renown throughout the world for his work in fresco restoration and preservation. Throughout his life he has worked to preserve numerous frescos. In addition, he has recently received considerable recognition of his work to restore the freeway murals across the Los Angeles basin. The LA Times recently featured an extensive article on his efforts to restore these neglected works of art. Currently he is finishing the restoration of a fresco by Alfred Ramos Martinez, which is set to be transported to a San Diego Public Library for instillation in early January of next year. In addition to opening his studio to the Fresco School, Mr. Zakheim will grace the students with his knowledge, and lead a discussion on the different facets of fresco restoration.
The combination of iLia's, Ian's and Mr. Zakheim's artistic and craftsmen knowledge is something that can not be missed. They will give students a unique look at both the creation of frescos and the process of restoration. The enrollment is limited so it is important that those who are interested reserve their spot soon. There is an early registration discount of 235 dollars for those who sign up before December 25.
In addition, to those who live in or around Los Angeles and attended our workshops previously or will attend January 13th-17th fresco workshop, the Fresco School is offering an extended fresco program, which includes weekly weekend consultations and once a month class with iLia Anossov, along with fully equipped fresco work stations and daily access to this wonderful work space. Extended program starts February 2005 only 4 units currently available (separate monthly fee applies).
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