Mosaic Workshop with David Jack
The theme that often occurs in early Roman works is a mosaic that is a public warning at the entrance of a house. David Jack, Australian mural and mosaic artist, will show you the mosaics of Pompeii and provide a short history of Australia’s mosaics.  David will give participants an understanding of the steps involved in creating a mosaic, recreating an image from Pompeii and material handling and traditional methods.
Date: Thursday 16 July, 5.30pm to 8.30pm and Saturday 18 July, 2pm to 5.30pm

Garden Workshop with John Patrick
Decorative and functional water features formed the gardens of Pompeii with elements of air-conditioning and sustainability. The gardens embraced pleasure and purpose with decorative and functional water features such as ponds and fountains. Voluptuous sculptures, ornamental plants, perfumed flowers, herbs, hedges and vegetables were characteristic of gardens both then and today. John Patrick’s illustrated lecture will be followed by a project whereby participants can create their own garden in the style of the Pompeian villa. John will discuss colour, texture, size, position, water-wise plants and types of water features. There will be an opportunity for individual and group discussion.
Date: Thursday 23 July, 5.30pm to 8.30pm and Saturday 25 July, 2pm to 5.30pm

Fresco Painting Workshops with Sarah Tomasetti
Learn about the history of frescos and try your hand at making and decorating your own piece. Experienced fresco painter Sarah Tomasetti will present an illustrated lecture looking at examples of frescoes from Roman Times to the Renaissance. This will be followed by a hands-on demonstration showing how a fresco is constructed as well as a discussion about how the wall paintings of Pompeii were made. Sarah is a practising artist who over the past 12 years has developed a unique way of working with traditional fresco plasters.
Date: Thursday 30 July, 5.30pm to 8.30pm and Saturday 8 August, 2pm to 5.30pm

Stone Carving Workshops with James Charlwood
Learn about Pompeii stone work and create your own stone sculpture. James Charlwood will present an illustrated lecture about Pompeii stone work. This will cover materials used to create these works including architectural elements, statues, seats, columns and water features as well as carving techniques and the tools used to work the stone. Participants will be given a brief for carving their own sculpture as well as the opportunity for individual and group discussion on this topic.
Date: Thursday 6 August, 5.30pm to 8.30pm and Saturday 29 August, 2pm to 5.30pm

Casting Workshop with James Charlwood and Sandor Matos
Hear about the casts found at Pompeii and learn about the technique of making casts from voids. James Charlwood will present an illustrated lecture covering forms captured in the volcanic ash of Pompeii and the discovery of a technique by archaeologists that led to the reproduction of these forms. Sandor Matos will lead the practical component of the workshop where you will be given your own captive ‘void’. Sandor will then take you through a casting process to reveal the secret form within
Date: Saturday 15 August 2009, 2pm to 5.30pm

 A Day in Pompeii is presented in association with the Soprintendenza Speciale per I Beni Archeologici di Napoli e Pompei (SANP). Adults $20, concession $14, children $12, family $54 (all tickets include entry to Melbourne Museum).  
 
A Day in Pompeii Workshops
Cost: $75 (includes entry to the exhibition)
Bookings: International Specialised Skills Institute: 9882 0055