This is the beautiful city of San Gemini, Italy. So... I live here. In fact, that bell tower on the right? Yeah, that's my classroom. But I'll get to that later.
I'm spending the month learning about paper restoration through a program called San Gemini Preservation Studies. They also offer ceramic, architectural, and paintings conservation.
(photo credit: Amanda Enneking)
This is my teacher:
His name is Konstantinos. He worked in the Vatican conservation lab for three years, and has taught paper restoration in Italy and currently teaches in Greece. He's pretty much amazing :)
(in the picture, he is washing paper with Cassie and Nikki)
In a future post, I'll talk all about what I'm learning in my classes.
Here are some sneak peaks of the town and future posts:
Ciao, a presto!
what a wonderful experience....I'm happy for you (code for lucky....I wish I were there!)
ReplyDeletehow fun to see what you're seeing!!! {starts chanting} more pics! more pics! more pics!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're having a blast! Can't wait to hear more! How's your Italian coming along? Is it coming back easily?
ReplyDeleteI chose the wrong major.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time, it looks really incredible!!!