A journey around the world

Day 1
Introduction to the individual project and start of the creative work.
Participants will create preliminary pencil studies, define their storyboard, and enlarge the first drawing to the final format.
This will be followed by the creation of the first final drawings.
The day will conclude with a presentation of each participant’s work and a group discussion, during which suggestions and guidance will be provided for the development of the final project.

Day 2
A brief introduction to various printing techniques, with particular attention to the possibilities for integration and combination with each participant’s personal technique.

Days 3, 4, 5
Continuation of work on the individual projects and creation of the final illustrations.
On the third day, there will be an intermediate presentation during which participants will show the progress of their work and receive feedback and guidance for the next phase.

Day 6
Completion of personal projects and final presentation of the works to the group, including a moment of sharing and concluding discussion.

An excursion to the Cansiglio forest is planned for drawing from life.

This course gives participants the opportunity to take part in the selection for the 2025 Christmas cards and greeting cards for A.B.C. – Associazione Bambini Chirurgici del Burlo.
The association offers free accommodation and support for children admitted to the Surgical Department of the IRCCS Burlo Garofolo in Trieste and their families.

During the course, participants can work on illustrations that may be selected by A.B.C. to be included in the solidarity catalog.
All proceeds from the sale of the 2025 Christmas cards and greeting cards will go toward A.B.C.’s projects.
Participating in the course is, therefore, also an act of support for A.B.C.
associazione A.B.C.

All required art materials must be supplied by the participant.

• Transparent paper
• Soft and hard pencils
• A3 drawing pad
• Various types of paper of your choice (those normally used for drawing)
• Brushes, colored pencils, ink, and commonly used paints (tempera or acrylic)
• Scissors and craft knife
• One work apron
• It is recommended to bring a container for water, a palette (or plates) for mixing colors, and a cloth for drying

Each participant may use the materials they normally work with and does not need to follow the list above.

Paper must be at least A3 size.

The type of paper should be chosen according to the technique used (paper for tempera/acrylic, watercolor paper).

Those interested in printmaking techniques, such as monotype, may refer to the materials listed for the course “The Magic of Print.”

Participants who wish may also bring their portfolio.