Fresco painting is the oldest method of painting in human history after cave painting. Frescoes have been passed down to us from civilizations as diverse as Indian, Roman, Mayan, Egyptian, Etruscan and other civilizations from thousands of years ago. Painting with pigment on fresh lime plaster creates a permanent painted surface that outlives the structure it was painted on. The course begins with introduction to history and material, followed by preparation of plaster by mixing aged lime and sand, preparation of drawing to transfer to the lime plaster, making test pieces and finally creating the true fresco piece. The range of images used for the workshop will vary in complexity depending on skill and ability. Prior painting and drawing experience is recommended.

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Gage Academy of Art acknowledges the Coast Salish Peoples as the original inhabitants of this area and connecting waterways. We understand the land that Gage occupies is unceded territory and that today many Indigenous peoples live here and without their stewardship, we would not have access to this space. We honor the Coast Salish Peoples’ sovereignty, rights to self-determination, culture and ways of life. Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have called this territory their sacred land. We commit to learning, educating others and repairing the legacy of historically harmful relationships between non-Native and Native peoples in King County. In doing so, we will be honest, and recognize the experiences of Native peoples to include genocide, forced relocation, forced assimilation, and land theft. We also acknowledge Native peoples are survivors, present in today’s world, thriving. We encourage everyone here today to ask themselves: what can I do to support Indigenous communities?

In an effort to be transparent, Gage is contemplating this call to action and re-working how to best support Indigenous communities.

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