5 day painting class with Carolina D' Ayala Valva

Don't miss this exciting opportunity! Carolina d' Ayala Valva is making a rare appearance in Southern California to teach a five day workshop on Italian style Grotesque painting. Also included will be a slide presentation/ lecture on The History of Ornament by muralist Steve Shriver. The class will be held at Steve's studio in Rancho Palos Verdes and he will also be assisting Carolina with the class.
October 28- November 1st, 2013. 

Well known artist Carolina d' Ayala Valva will be teaching how to paint a classic Grotesque Candelabra panel using egg tempera.

Decorative painters, Muralists and Students interested in learning to paint like the old masters are invited!
Program for the Course in Grottesca (Grotesque) painting with traditional technique includes:
(the design will be provided by the instructor)
1-An introduction about the history of Grotesca painting, styles, elements
2- demonstration of how to prime the canvas
3- Transfer the design
4-Preperation of the egg medium
5-Preparation of the tempera painting
6-Preparation of the palette
7-Theory and practice of the "Three steps method".
8-Monochrome underpainting
9- Blending of colors using opaque and transparent paint.
10-Shading and highlight.

Teacher: Carolina d' Ayala Valva
Contact: Allyson Jones Wong
626-798-3077
Email: allysonart@dslextreme.com
Participants: The course is for a minimum of 5 and maximum of 15 students.
Languages: English and Italian
Where: The studio of Steve Shriver, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Dates: October 29- November 1st 2013
Time: from 9:00 AM to 4pm
Price: $1250

A deposit of $400 is required to reserve your space in class by August 10. The balance of $850 is due by September 30.
Payment can be sent by mail to: 
Allyson Wong
1148 Las Lomas Dr. C
La Habra, CA 90631
(Please make payable to Allyson Wong)
If in the case that the class should be cancelled, your deposit will be fully refunded.

Muffins and coffee will be provided daily. Students can bring lunch or a list of nearby restaurants will be provided.