From 1st to 3rd April
or from 4th to 6th November 2025

We live in a land of Saints, dotted with ancient monasteries where monks followed the Benedictine Rule of "ora et labora", dedicating themselves to study, prayer, and manual work. At the same time, we live in a land of artists, the cradle of art. Over three days of workshops, from 1st to 4th April or from 4th to 7th November 2025, the Master of Art will share the secrets and knowledge of lost techniques. The study of iconic works will be interspersed with learning the egg tempera technique, used by the great artists of the time. With slow and contemplative gestures, guests will paint their own work as if apprentices in a workshop. It will be a precious keepsake for them and, who knows, for some, an inspiration to cultivate a new passion

Programme

Day 1
Objectives of the workshop
Demonstration of the techniques
Choice of the subject
Preparation of the gesso and sanding
Drawing

Day 2
How to mix colours
Preparation of egg tempera
Painting with egg tempera

Day 3
Completing the artwork
Use of gilding and egg varnish