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FRESCO PAINTING - ancient techniques for contemporary artists

FRESCO PAINTING - ancient techniques for contemporary artists

22-26 September 2025 Carey Mortimer

Buon fresco is the method of painting onto wet plaster. The natural pigments become fixed permanently creating a ‘stone’ painting.

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EGG TEMPERA PAINTING

EGG TEMPERA PAINTING

9-13 June 2025 (one place available). 8-12 September 2025. Carey Mortimer

This most ancient of painting techniques can create images of great detail and luminescence that do not fade or alter over time

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ADVANCED FRESCO PAINTING - ancient techniques for contemporary artists

ADVANCED FRESCO PAINTING - ancient techniques for contemporary artists

Carey Mortimer

This course is intended for those who have already attended the fresco course and want to explore lime plaster techniques in more depth.

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EARTHS TO PIGMENTS, PLANTS TO INKS.

EARTHS TO PIGMENTS, PLANTS TO INKS.

2-6 June 2025 (2 places left) Carey Mortimer

Learn to create artists materials from the local environment.

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RENAISSANCE ART RETREAT IN TUSCANY

RENAISSANCE ART RETREAT IN TUSCANY

Carey Mortimer

27th October - 2nd November 2025. Spend a week immersed in the world of Piero della Francesca; a unique opportunity to learn and apply the techniques used by Renaissance artists.

https://www.fineartretreats.com