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- English
- Italian
This is the only fresco painting experience on the Sorrento and Amalfi coasts.
You will take a dive into ancient Italian art and the beauty of the place.
Your instructor will teach you the secrets of fresco painting and tell you about local curiosities and traditions.
The workshop is totally eco friendly!
Our session begins with a visit to the studio of artist Aerma Polani and a brief discussion of the fresco technique used in Pompeii and Herculaneum two thousand years ago.
Then we will visit the artist's private residence, with its painted ceilings and magnificent ancient majolica.
Finally we will go up to the terrace where we will have fun painting while tasting an Aperitivo with a glass of wine and enjoying a magnificent sea view
The course is open to all experience levels, so you don't need to be a professional painter!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Arrive at the Vico Equense train station and continue on foot along the uphill street, called Santa Maria del Toro. Keep left and continue until number 26. You will arrive at your destination in 3 minutes! Free transport from station to the location is possible upon request
What to expect
Learn the art of fresco painting, in the unique setting of an ancient 19th century residence, in the Sorrentine coastline
Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Naples, while tasting an Aperitiv with a glass of wine offered by your host.
Have fun painting with the most fascinating technique ever, used in Italy since Roman times and flourished in the Renaissance.
Relax and discover that mixing colors and kneading sand and lime, typical of fresco painting, can offer a therapeutic and liberating experience, which will give you a moment of escape from daily stress for a few hours of creativity alone.
During the course you will be guided step by step by Aerma Polani, a passionate artist who loves to share her art. You will learn the same process used two thousand years ago in Pompeii and Herculaneum and you will be able to create a real fresco yourself, on a small, easily transportable support.
At the end of the course you will be able to take your creation home with you as a splendid souvenir!
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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