Create your own tile murals in this exciting workshop with artist Verdiana Patacchini.
Open to students of all levels, you’ll learn to use ceramic underglazes to paint on premade tiles, resulting in a stunning glazed mini mural.
Throughout the workshop, you’ll explore the rich history of tile artistry, studying various motifs and processes while drawing inspiration from traditional designs such as Portuguese ceramics or Chinese patterns. Each day will focus on a different aspect of tile painting, beginning with an introduction to materials and tools, followed by hands-on practice in underglaze techniques. You’ll refine your color and composition skills as you finalize your tile designs, preparing your artwork for firing to ensure a beautiful finish. At the end of the workshop, you’ll assemble, glue, and grout your original tile artwork onto a wood panel, creating a unique mural ready to adorn your wall. All supplies and firing fees are included in the tuition.
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Verdiana Patacchini is an Italian visual artist specializing in painting and ceramic sculpture. Originally from the Tuscia region, she is now based in New York City as a naturalized American.
She holds a BA in Painting and a MFA in the Enhancement and Conservation of Contemporary Art Heritage, both from the Academy of Fine Art Via Ripetta of Rome. She also taught Painting as an Assistant Professor and taught Fresco Techniques at the Academy of Fine Art, ABAV, in Viterbo, Italy.
Verdiana’s work has been exhibited globally in galleries and institutions, including the ...
Verdiana’s work has been exhibited globally in galleries and institutions, including the Consulate General of Italy in New York, the Katzen Arts Center at American University in Washington, D.C., Salon Beau Regard in Yverdon Les Bains, Switzerland, the Emmeotto Gallery in Rome, the Central Park Tower in New York, and Future Fair in New York.
Her artistic contribution has been acknowledged by The Wall Street Journal, which reviewed Verdiana’s work as one of the highlights of her work at the Future Fair 2023, presented by Superzoom Gallery in New York. Additionally, she is among the winners of the Tri-State Art Prize 2023, organized by the Italian Consulate and the Italian Cultural Institute of New York.
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