NEW STUDENTS! PLEASE REVIEW THE MATERIALS INFORMATION - 

Students are supplied in their classes with the finest materials necessary to produce a range of professional quality sample boards.  These class Materials are provided for in your course fees. Please review the individual courses to learn what materials will be supplied that your fees are paying for.  Some materials will remain with you after class, others will remain at the school.

All decorative courses [Marketing & Business is exception] are conducted with the use of the MIXOL Universal Colorant System. Mixols are a top quality - German engineered - Universal tinting system.  MIXOLS are miscible in Latex, Water Based & Oil Paints, Italian Plasters, Varnishes, Waxes and more. Students will be required to bring a Mixol set to each class or purchase a set of tints with their materials and continue to bring this set with them to class.  If a student supply of a color in his/her set runs out, it will be available to purchase extra individual colors. The set of 25 Colors supplied in the Basic VPI class, should last throughout as many as 5 painting or decorating courses.  A student failing to bring their set with them, will be responsible to purchase the colors they need for a class they are participating in.  The Materials fees for classes do NOT cover colorants, after the MIXOL set is purchased for VPI.

• MIXOL Tints - 20 ML  Size - $110    [#'s 1 - 25]  Sufficient for up to 5 classes.  [Includes Color # 25 White]                                  [20 ML MIXOL Set is included in Materials Fee for Venetian Plaster I Class].          

• MIXOL Tints - 200 ML Size - $655    [#'s 1 - 25]   Student has the option of purchasing this full sized set of 200 ML bottles in lieu of the smaller 20 ML set, if desired.

        NOTE: Mixol Universal  Tints are water based and qualified for air travel. ______________________________________________________________________________

Venetian Plaster INTENSIVE I  2-Days   Tuition -  $650    Materials fee  [with the Mixol Tint Set] -$175-   [Materials fee includes a Set of 25 - 20 oz Mixol Universal tints; 1 Steel Trowel; 6 Sample Boards Substrates; Quart of Kolcaustico Venetian Plaster; all disposable materials and use of tools necessary materials to complete 6 Professional Quality Sample Boards.  Materials Fee without Mixol Set - $75

SUBSTRATE NOTES: 

• A student wishing to do so, may bring Gesso Board [recommended] to replace Drywall for the class samples.       

• DO NOT bring polystyrene or illustration board which surfaces are NOT suitable for instruction.

PREREQUISITES 

• VP-I is prerequisite to all other VP classes, VPI must be taken before VPII OR VPIII OR IV

• WE HIGHLY recommend taking COLOR before any other classes.

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Venetian Plaster II    Plaster & Wax Design Stenciling in Venetian Plaster  1-Day  Tuition -  $500  Materials fee of  $ 75    [does NOT include stencil purchase which may be done on arrival. ]     [Prerequisite Course - Venetian Plaster I]    

MATERIALS NOTES:  For the VP Stenciling Course Students need to BRING or PURCHASE the following: 

1. A complete MIXOL Set of 25 colors. [Received in VPI Class]

2. 1 - 3 Stencils of their choosing.  Stencils of different sizes and designs will be available at the Academy for $40 - $200. [Available Designs will vary.  [Occasionally used stencils will be available for use in the class at no cost, though for best results we recommend the use of a new stencil.]

3. Materials fees provides for; Quart of a Kolcaustico Venetian Plaster; 5 Sample Boards and other  materials necessary to complete; 2 Plaster on Plaster, 2 Wax on Plaster and 1 Color 'Painting' Sample 

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Venetian Plaster III Finishing Faux Marble Columns with Venetian Plaster 3-Days   Tuition -  $900  Materials fee  $230* [See details below] Prerequisite Venetian Plaster I applies for this course.    

MATERIALS NOTES: For the VP Marbling on Columns Course Students need to BRING or PURCHASE the following:              

• MIXOL Universal Tints are needed for this course. [Received in VPI Class]  Mixol Sets will be available to purchase in 20 ML and 200 ML size bottles. Individual replacement colors will  also be available. 

• Materials fees provide for:  1 Chiqueteur Marbling Brush -from Pierre Finkelstein Studios; Quart of Kolcaustico Venetian Plaster;  Sample Boards; and disposable materials  necessary to complete up to 5 Professional Quality Sample Boards. 

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 NEW  Venetian Plaster - IV    Advanced Faux Marble in Venetian Plaster     1-Day   Tuition -  $975  Materials fee  $55

• MIXOL Universal Tints are needed for this course. [Received in VPI Class]  Mixol Sets will be available to purchase in 20 ML and 200 ML size bottles. Individual replacement colors will  also be available. 

• Materials fees provide for:  Quart of Kolcaustico Venetian Plaster; all Sample Board substrates and disposable materials  necessary to complete 1 Professional Quality Faux Marble-Sample Boards.  (Bring blades, MIXOL tints, and Marbling Brushes or Tools issued in previous classes)

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NEW  Venetian Plaster - V  Backsplash Class - Learn to Apply Italian Plasters in a mirror smooth -  water-proof  TILE application  that shows nuance, translucency, and multiple colors as elected,     VPI Prerequisite Applies -

1-Day   Tuition -  $495  Materials fee  $55

• MIXOL Universal Tints are needed for this course. Bring your set from VPI.  If necessary Mixol Sets will be available to purchase in 20 ML and 200 ML size bottles. Individual replacement colors will  also be available. 

• Materials fees provide for:  Quart of Kolcaustico Venetian Plaster; all Sample Board substrates and disposable materials  necessary to complete 1 - 2 Professional Quality Backsplash Board. 

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Decorative Painting I   2-Days    Tuition -  $650   Materials fee   $75   [Mixol Tint Sets are required for this course. Please see Materials notes above for more details or purchasing information ]  5 Illustration Boards will be provided along with paints, varnishes, glazes and materials necessary to produce 5 professional caliber sample boards.

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Decorative Painting II  EXOTIC FINISHES 2-days Tuition - $900   Materials fee - $90  [ Mixol Tint Sets are required for this course. Please see Materials notes above for more details or purchasing information ] 4 Illustration Boards will be provided along with paints, varnishes, glazes and materials necessary to produce 4 professional Caliber Sample Boards.

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Gold Leafing / Gilding  2-Days  Tuition -  $650   Materials fee   $150 Materials Fees for the Gold Leaf Course include 5 Creative elements to Gild; 22 Karat Gold Leaf; all varnishes and materials required to complete 5 professional Samples.

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Essential Color Intensive Course  2-Days   Tuition -  $650   Materials fee  $65  [NOTE: Mixol Tint Set is required for this course.]   Please see Materials notes above for more details or purchasing information] Materials supplied include Illustration board, Paint and disposables as required to complete curriculum in Color training.

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How to Draw Caricatures  1-Day  Tuition -  $350   Materials fee $ 40

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Marketing & Business Class     1-Day  $400     Tuition -  call for December tuition cost.   No Materials fee

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Painting Murals on walls & canvas      4-Days  - Tuition -  $900  Materials fee  $ 65

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TRILOGY OF DECORATIVE COURSES  

A GREAT VALUE!  The Trilogy of Intensive Classes is comprised of the 3 classes listed below  priced at $100 less per course than if registered for - individually.   Please note that there are no substitutions for the listed classes and that, while COLOR is an option - it is highly recommended for high end success in the business of decorative art. .There is not specific order in which the Trilogy Courses must be taken. It is suggested however that COLOR always be taken first as the training will enormously enhance the success of the subsequent courses. Trilogy may be taken in consecutive order or course dates may be selected individually according to their availability each month.

• 6 - Days  of the 3- Critical Foundational Classes of the Decorative Art Professional. [Curriculum is appropriate for Beginner as well as Advanced Artists]:  1] Venetian Plaster I - 2-Days,  2] Decorative Painting I - 2 Days;  3] Gold & Metal  Leafing - 2 Days

NOTE: The Trilogy discount applies to this combination of courses only.  There are no substitutions of courses.           

• TRILOGY OF DECORATIVE COURSES Tuition - $1,650   Total Materials 3 Classes - $400 -  TOTAL  $2,050

• TRILOGY of DECORATIVE COURSES + COLOR - Tuition $2,200   Total Materials 4 Classes $475  - TOTAL $2,675

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     TRILOGY OF VENETIAN PLASTER COURSES  COMBINATIONS 

SIGN UP FOR CLASSES AT ONE TIME, AND RECEIVE A $100 Tuition Reduction OFF OF EACH CLASS. 

Foundational through Advanced Classes of Venetian Plaster Series: Venetian Plaster I;  Venetian Plaster II; Venetian Plaster III; The Essential COLOR INTENSIVE; Venetian Plaster IV

• VP I,II,III [$2,050] Minus $100-per-class Trilogy discount  [- $300] + Materials for 3 Classes - $480  = $2,230             

• VP I, II, III + COLOR [$2,700] Minus $100-per-class Trilogy discount [- $400] + Materials for 4 Classes - $535  = $2,835

• VP I, II, III + COLOR + VP- IV [$3,450] Minus $100-per-class Trilogy discount [- $500] + Materials for 4 Classes - $590  = $3,540

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 COMBINATION OF TRILOGIES  

Includes all Trilogy Decorative Courses and Trilogy Plaster Courses  + COLOR  [Does NOT include VP-4]

NOT BEING OFFERED AT THIS TIME.

PRIVATE CLASSES Private Instruction of the Buon Fresco techniques is taught by Victoria Bingham and is available for any number of persons.  The advantage of Private Instruction is being able to train WHEN and WHERE you need to.  generally the cost of private training is the same as for Group Tuition per person (as listed above) increased by $150 per-person  - per-day of training.  Classes are planned based on a mutually agreeable schedule. 1. 888.637.3726 ** In an 'Open' Private class, Buon Fresco reserves the right to advertise and add students - however no more than 4 students total will be in a complete private class having reduced training time.  Additional students will register at the scale as shown above. Should additional students register the original registrant's tuition will remain the same. The original registrant maintains the right to set the class dates. The studio however must be amenable to the schedule for the class to move forward. *** Closed Class refers to a student who wishes to set both the date of instruction and be taught privately with not other students being added to the class.

AWAY  CLASSES  Instruction in the Buon Fresco systems and techniques is taught by Victoria Bingham and is available for groups in your area with the following criteria: Minimum of *6 students are assembled Housing for 2 persons are arranged for Appropriate training space is supplied The Academy will arrange for materials shipment and personnel transportation costs. For further information please call the studio at: 1.888.637.3726 The person arranging the Away Class for a given locality will receive 50% off of tuition costs for themselves, with complimentary tuition after 7 - 10 students are registered. *The Academy reserves the right to offer this Training or not, based on arrangements, the home school schedule and the cost of moving the class to the location in question.

NOTES ABOUT SCHEDULING: 

• Generally,  A color class will be closely scheduled with the Venetian Plaster or Decorative Painting Classes - as the information in the Color Class is invaluable in the understanding and production of high quality work.

• Venetian Plaster Marbling Columns Classes are always scheduled to follow the Venetian Plaster I course as the specific technique for plaster application taught in the basic course is critical to the correct application of plaster on columns. 

• Any class may be run by request, when scheduling permits, with a minimum of 4 students.  For less than 6 students class time may be abbreviated.

Registration Form  (click here)

To register: 

1. Print out registration card, fill in required information, send by fax or post to: The Academy of Wall Artistry, 6442 Overlook Drive, Alexandria, VA 22312, please include your deposit (50% of total tuition only) with credit card information.  If paying by check, make check payable to Buon Fresco, LLC.

2. The Fax Number for Registering is: 703.333-2720

3. Registrations may also be phoned in by calling: 703.333-2720

4. Be sure to read the School policies below.

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