5 day restoration seminars in Florence, Italy

Restoration Courses
5 day interactive seminars in Florence, Italy

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These are brief seminars that can be customized to fit individual needs depending on their level. They are ideal for short stay visitors to Florence. Our school of restoration is one of the best in Italy and our courses are fully recognized by the Italian authorities. For additional information on 5 day restoration seminars and registration please contact restoration@florenceart.net

In North America call or fax our toll free number: 1 800 420 5531

RESTORATION OF PAINTINGS AND CANVASES - Basic - 5 days

Day 1 Monday - 4 hours
Analyzing the painting.
Presentation of materials and techniques.
Outlines on cleaning paintings on canvas.

Day 2 Tuesday - 4 hours
Preparation of bologna gesso and rabbit skin glue.
Stuccoing the gaps.

Day 3 Wednesday - 4 hours
Plaining the surface with bistouries.
Aspects of painting integration techniques.

Day 4 & 5 Thursday/Friday - 4+4 hours
Applying painting integration (chromatic selection and mimetic integration) using various materials such as temperas and colored varnishes.
Applying the final varnish.

Participants get to work on authentic 1800's paintings.
One on one individual instructions in English or Italian.

Price: 5 days - € 550.00
Included: Teaching, course materials
Starting dates: Every Monday, excluding Easter and the months of December and August
Timetable: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

GILDING AND RESTORATION OF GILDED WORKS OF ART - 5 days

For more information on prices and dates please see:

Introductory Gilding

Advanced Gilding

Day 1 Monday - 4 hours
Introduction to the art of gilding, presentation of materials and general decorative techniques.
Choosing the object for the project.
Applying the gesso.

Day 2 Tuesday - 4 hours
Preparing the surfaces to be gilded. Applying the bole.
Gilding the object.

Day 3 Wednesday - 4 hours
Burnishing the gold and antiquing.

Day 4 Thursday - 4 hours
Preparation and application of a special lacquer specifically made for the decorative technique known as "graffito".

Day 5 Friday - 4 hours
Final finishing of the object.

Starting dates: Every Monday, excluding Easter and the months of December and August
Timetable: 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

One on one individual instructions in English or Italian

Please keep in mind that August is a traditional summer break in Italy. Most schools, artisan workshops, businesses, etc. are closed, therefore courses and the Artisan Quarter tour may not be available during that month. Check Italian public holidays before you plan your trip.