Workshop in a restoration laboratory in Arezzo

Fine techniques are carried on in the heart of the old town centre

Be an art expert for one day and join a fun workshop! Get the chance to meet expert restores, who work actively on teaching and preserving arts, and have taken care of masterpieces by important artists such as Pietro Lorenzetti, Neri di Bicci, Luca Signorelli, Giorgio Vasari, and Francesco Morandini in an authentic restoration laboratory located in Arezzo.

There are two different activities available:
Gold leaf workshop - The process of gold appliance is an ancient technique coming from the Middle Age and pursued in the Renaissance. Create your own frame with this technique, choosing the effects and the materials you prefer.

Fresco workshop - Fresco is a technique which consists in painting on fast drying wet plaster with water based pigments. Learn how to make your own fresco painting through a step-by-step hands-on lesson, choosing your favorite subject or realizing your creative energy.

Your own entirely handmade art piece will be perfect to treasure memories of your holidays in Tuscany!

Half day
All year

Rates notes

What's included

Hands-on lesson guided by a local restorer (approx. 3 hours).
Necessary tools (gown, palette, brushes, pigments in dust, etc.).

Extras and upgrades

Trasportation from/to your accommodation not included, available upon request. Whatever the number of people in your party and your accommodation address, we can arrange this service for you. Do not hesitate to ask!
Private experience on request
Guided visit of Piero Della Francesca fresco painting in Cappella Bacci or a cultural visit to Arezzo with an expert tour guide could be arranged as well before the workshop.

Terms and Conditions

Payment
A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total amount is required at the TIME OF BOOKING to secure your reservation. The balance is then due 15 days BEFORE experience beginning.
Bookings made LATER THAN 15 days BEFORE experience beginning must be paid by lump-sum settlement.
Cancellations
Any cancellation by you must be notified by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
We will acknowledge your cancellation by email.

Cancellations received UP to 72 hours BEFORE experience beginning: FREE OF CHARGE.
Cancellations received LATER THAN 72 hours BEFORE experience beginning, late arrivals and no shows: NO REFUND.

This is applicable to any participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after experience beginning.
Rain policy
This workshop run rain or shine.

Price starting from:

€ 90,00 per day

Max participants: 6

Duration: Half day

SUMMARY
Price starts from: € 90,00