Paintings Restoration

Context

With the largest number of masterpieces and  conservators of artistic heritage in the world, Florence offers the best opportunities to acquire and perfect the skills and knowledge for the protection of cultural heritage.
For 35 years, our Institute has opened its laboratories in July, August and September to students from all over the world who are interested in joining practical courses run by the same teachers as the three-year academic courses. And now, from 2024 onwards we are offering short introductory courses throughout the year.
 
The preliminary course is an introduction to the final phase of the conservation & restoration of paintings, the retouching of paint losses. 

The theoretical and practical workshop is intended for non-professionals in the sector and nor is it to be considered as complete training for future professional art conservators. 

Schedule

Monday to Friday from 09.00 to 13.00 for a total of 40 hours.
 
The course will be held in the restoration laboratories in Via delle Casine, 21/rosso, Florence.
 

Admissions

The course is open to all applicants, prior experience in restoration is not necessary.
The course is held in English. Good working knowledge of the language is required.
 

Special Offers 

  • Fee reduction of 20% for applicants who enrol before 6 March 2025.

Qualification

All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion of the course.
Course Programme
  • Presentation of the course programme 
  • General introduction to the theory of conservation with focus on paint losses and pictorial integration   
  • Study of a painting’s structure and close observation of the paint losses 
  • Example of medium use for retouching and different ethical approaches 
Practical workshop
  • Examination of the lacune (paint losses) and retouched areas, made visible under ultraviolet technologies
  • Introduction to the pigments used in conservation and restoration of paintings
  • Preparation and application of plaster on mock panel
  • Practicum mimetic retouching and selection technique (rigatino)
  • Preparation and filling of the paint losses on paintings
  • Glazes with varnish colour to complete retouching 
 

Enrolment

To enrol, click on "Info & Costs"  and fill in the form. 
 
The Secretariat will send you an email with all the information you need to complete your enrolment.
 
Students are advised to enrol at least two weeks before the beginning of the course. Enrolments are accepted until all the places on the courses have been filled.
 
Paintings Restoration
Firenze 2 edizione

Ente erogatore
Palazzo Spinelli Associazione

Durata
40 ore
dal 06/05/2025 al 17/05/2025

Scadenza iscrizione
26/04/2025

Prossima edizione
dal 01/09/2025 al 26/09/2025