“teach the children, it’s painting in fresco.”
— ralph waldo emerson
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How do you paint in fresco?
Frescos are paintings that are created by adding paint to wet plaster. When an artist paints a mural on a wall, they start by applying a layer of plaster to the wall and then add the paint. The paint sinks into the plaster as it dries and it becomes part of the wall.
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There is so much I DON’T know. Learning everyday.
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same here, and my intent with this post is that I see this process as a way to teach a child, layer upon layer
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That technique really needs to be widely revived.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I am a fan of this process, and think of it as a way to teach a child, layer upon layer
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Very interesting indeed Beth … 🖼😉
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I think of it as a metaphor for a way to teach a child, layer upon layer
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I understand that
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I didn’t know that, very interesting
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I think of this process as a way to teach a child
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That loos challenging ad rewarding, Beth.
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it does, and I think of it as a metaphor for teaching a child, lots of layers upon layers
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We as teachers and parents must keep remembering that advice. We are painting and building. Doesn’t happen over night.
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exactly, and we just hope some of it sticks
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Love, love, love! Texture is everything. 🥰
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I agree Victoria, and I was using it here as a metaphor for a way to teach a child, layer upon layer
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Beautiful! 🥰
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That is so wonderful. I didn’t realise they painted on wet plaster! You teach us so much, Beth :)
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interesting isn’t it, and I was using it here as a metaphor for a way to teach a child, layer upon layer, hoping some of it sticks
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Very. And a wonderful metaphor.
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I don’t think I knew this! I kind of love the imagery of the painting binding to the wall.
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it is a cool way to create, and I was using it here as a metaphor for a way to teach a child, layer upon layer
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I thought they did it the other way around
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for children, it’s layer upon layer when learning anything
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That is so interesting
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thanks
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Most welcome Beth 💞
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I wish I had been taught things like this.
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I love the idea of it, and I was using it here as a metaphor for a way to teach a child, layer upon layer
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Often, painting in fresco is done alfresco. :-)
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ah, there you go!
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You just taught me something today. Thank you!
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my pleasure, and I was using it here as a metaphor for a way to teach a child, layer upon layer
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Beautiful painting!
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I had no idea how frescos are made. Thank you for the explanation. That’s cool to know now!
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it is a good explanation, and I was using it as a metaphor for teaching layer upon layer to children, one layer sticks over another
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Oh, that’s a great way to implement it into your teaching.
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it seems to be how they learn, bit by bit, and some sticks –
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And the more you put the teachings into “pictures” it is easier for them to keep the information. Awesome!
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absolutely and hope that it sticks
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Now I know :-)
Thank you !
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layer upon layer
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This is definitely my “learn something new every day” thing today!
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I love the thought that teaching children is painting in fresco!
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yes, it’s such a good metaphor –
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It really is…
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I’d love to give this a try. I tried texturing a wall in our house before. It’s weirdly satisfying.
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I’ll bet! The process loos fascinating to me, and I was thinking of it as a way to teach a child, layer upon layer
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I went to fresco school. I’d say that the imagination, skill and effort that goes into raising and educating a child might be equivalent to what buon fresco demands. I like the analogy. Neither is for the faint of heart.
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yes, exactly, spot on.
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Kids would love that. Sounds like fun and a lot of concentration.
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the style appeals to me,, and I was using it here as a metaphor for a way to teach a child, layer upon layer, hoping most of it sticks
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That’s a great idea. I love it. I kind of feel sorry for all the kids that will miss having you for a teacher when you retire.
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that is so sweet
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It’s so true.
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Beth, this is wonderful! Did your class paint in fresco?
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no, I’d love that, but I was using it here as a metaphor for a way to teach a child, layer upon layer
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I’d love that, too, but it’s beyond the scope for my 3 and 4 year olds. This was perfect for the metaphor of teaching a child!
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thanks!
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😀
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Very cool!
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thanks!
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Interesting!
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I think of it as a metaphor for teaching children, layer upon layer –
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Very cool, Beth, and I hadn’t heard of this before. ❤️
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I thought of it as a metaphor for teaching children, layer upon layer
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Love it!
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thanks –
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Love this!
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thanks!
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Interesting… thank you!
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my pleasure
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Awesome Beth, so nice!
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thanks!
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