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The use of egg tempera as a painting medium is an ancient technique that crosses the cultural boundaries of east and west. In Italy, some of the finest examples of its use in western culture can be found in Roman, Gothic and art of the Italian Quattro Cento. It’s an art form of simple materials applied by very specific procedures that lend themselves to expression of well pre-planned drawing and abstract conceptual vision. Our plan for the Egg Tempera Project is to explore the basic techniques characteristic of the method in a studio atmosphere. By using limited color, focus on tonal relationships and reproductions (partial and full) of masterworks to facilitate the role of drawing in the procedure it will mainly focus on paint manipulation. The experience will be augmented by visual presentations of a range of historical and cross-cultural expressions of egg tempera painting as well as a trip to the pinacotheca at Perugia to see actual masterpieces. Our end goal is for each of the participants to complete two paintings that demonstrate a strong working knowledge of the procedure and the confidence to continue working in the medium. Prepared panels and pigments will be provided, additional materials may need to be purchased.

Egg Tempra Painting Techniques

$5,029.00 Regular Price
$3,990.00Sale Price

  • Instructor

    Gene Baldini

  • Start Date

    July 12

  • End Date

    July 26

  • Start Time

    2 PM

  • End Time

    6 PM

  • Time of Day

    afternoon

  • Early Registration Discount

    A 20% discount applies if Payment In Full is made before December 2nd, 2025

Course fees offer an all-inclusive experience. They include round-trip transportation from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Monte Castello di Vibio, single or double occupancy rooms (upgrades available), three wonderful chef-prepared Umbrian meals per day (wine included, vegan and gluten free meals available), classrooms and individual studios, daily class sessions with your instructor, weekly excursions to important art sites in Umbria and Tuscany, and a group exhibition at the end of your session.

You may enroll in an additional class in the same session (at a different time of day) for a discounted rate ($650 for a two-week class and $350 for a one-week class).

Options for Registration

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- Pay the full tuition now, Early Registration Discount applies until December 2, 2025 only

- Pay a deposit of $500 per Studio Class

- Pay a deposit of $500 per Art History Class (or $350 if combined with a Studio Class)

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For deposits, enter code 'DEPOSIT' at checkout.

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Class sizes are limited and registration is on a first come, first serve basis. All payments are refundable up to 90 days prior to your session.

See our Payment & Registration Page for more details.

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