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The great tradition of Florentine engraving is revived in a course open to those who want to learn this very refined technique. The engraving course is open to everybody and will be held only once a year. Groups are limited to a maximum of five students. Some of the tools are provided by the School, others are bought by the students (estimated around € 100) and will be theirs at the end of the course.
Period: from middle of February to the end of May.
Attendance: twice a week
Timetable: Tuesday and Thursday 19-21.30
Hours: 80
Fee: € 1.364 (or two instalments of € 682)
Reservation: a non refundable advance payment of € 200 is compulsory.
Program: explanation of the tools and their preparation; drawing of the basic traces ( straight lines and curvilinear traces). “Tremble” technique, scratching and milling technique, modelling and patterned style. Engraving of a flat ring with the technique of light modelling. Engraving of a rounded ring with all the techniques of the course (so-called “Buccellati” style). |
