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Italian Artisan Courses
at the Maiano country estate
Decorative painting and
gilding in Florence, Italy
6-Day Special Course at Maiano
(incl. accommodation)The aim of this course is to give people with an interest in the decorative arts of painting and gilding a very solid introduction to genuine Italian methods in the craft. Florence is world renowned as the city of the renaissance, with a tradition of gilding and restoration like no other. We have chosen to do these courses once or twice a year to provide an intensive course for those who want to get in as much learning as possible during their stay and are perhaps unable to get away for long periods of time. The location has been carefully chosen to offer you one of the most picturesque settings imaginable together with very comfortable accommodation. As you'll see, it is an ideal place for creative exchanges and inspiration. On the hillside of Maiano, overlooking Florence with Brunelleschi’s Duomo in sight, we dedicate time and attention to the development of your craft. Mornings and some afternoons are spent in the on-site studio at Maiano painting and gilding the works of art that you will bring home. To add depth to your experience, you'll have personal contact with accomplished Florentine artisans, and seminars are scheduled on some of Florence's world-renowned works of art. Exclusive visits to artisan workshops and museums are also scheduled.
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Fees:
The fee for the course is € 1590 euros and it includes the
following:
- accommodation in double rooms in holiday apartments
- welcome dinner
- farewell dinner
- tour of the Villa of Maiano
- use of the studio space from 9 am to 7pm
- studio equipment and supplies
- course projects
- course instruction
- encounters with Florentine artisans (presentations, teaching)
Gilding course lessons include:
-preparation of grounds including the making of rabbit skin glue
gesso and bole
-techniques of water gilding with 22 karat leaf, silver and
false gold
- gold size techniques
-toning, antiquing techniques, oxidation and patinas for gilded
surfaces
-techniques for frames and panels
-graffitto, punchwork
-restoration of gilding
Painting course lessons include:
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-traditional Italian decorative colour application and decorative
painting
-making of colours with glue and pigments
-imitation of marble and tortoiseshell
-decorative brushwork the use of casein paints
- patinas and distressed colour
All projects are prepared step by step by the students, starting
from the unfinished wood. Product recipes and procedures are
given in the class notes.
About the Teachers:
Roberto Passeri:
Roberto is a Gilder and restorer who taught for many years at the
famous school of the Opificio delle Pietre Dure, the state
authority on art restoration. His specialty is the restoration
of wooden objects and gilded surfaces. He has overseen many
important restoration projects in Florence, Arezzo and Bologna.
Alison Woolley Bukhgalter:
Alison is and accomplished decorative painter, owner of
Florenceart studio, in Florence Italy. She is commissioned
regularly to paint furniture by interior designers and private
collectors in Europe and North America, as well as for the
Italian decorative furniture industry.
Other artisans will visit the studio while classes are in session
or we will visit them at their studios. Marble inlay and
scagliola, woodcarving, ornamental plasterwork, and restoration
are examples of the various other arts we explore.
Instruction will be in English and in Italian with English
translation.
In North America call or fax our toll free number:
1 800 420 5531