- Via Santa Maria del Toro, 19 - Immerse yourself in the traditional craft of fresco painting within the historic walls of a 19th-century dwelling along the Sorrentine coast.
Marvel at the stunning panorama of the Gulf of Naples while savoring an Aperitif provided by your host.
Engage in the captivating art form that has been a staple in Italy since the era of the Romans and reached its zenith during the Renaissance.
Unwind and learn how the process of blending pigments with sand and lime, a hallmark of fresco painting, can be both therapeutic and freeing, offering you a respite from the daily grind and a chance to indulge in solitary creativity for a few hours.
Throughout the workshop, Aerma Polani, an enthusiastic artist with a love for imparting her craft, will offer you step-by-step guidance. You’ll master the ancient techniques once employed in Pompeii and Herculaneum and have the opportunity to craft your very own fresco on a portable medium.
When the session concludes, you’ll have the privilege of taking your masterpiece with you, a magnificent memento of your experience!
- Use of materials and work equipment
- Aperitif offered by the host
- Create your own mini artwork
- Private transportation
- Wine and Aperitivo
This is the sole fresco painting activity on the Sorrento and Amalfi shores.
You’ll immerse in the allure of age-old Italian art and the area’s stunning setting.
Your guide will enlighten you on the details of fresco painting and share fascinating local customs and traditions.
Our experience kicks off with a tour of artist Aerma Polani’s workspace and a brief dialogue about the fresco method utilized in Pompeii and Herculaneum two millennia ago.
Following that, we’ll explore the artist’s private domicile, adorned with beautiful ceiling paintings and striking traditional majolica.
As a grand finale, we’ll ascend to the terrace where we’ll engage in painting while savoring an Aperitivo and taking in the breathtaking marine vista.
The workshop welcomes all skill levels, you don’t have to be an accomplished artist to join!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.