Medieval - Renaissance Artist
Program Categories
Authors and Illustrators, Crafts, Educational Programs, Historical Programs and Characters, Miscellaneous
Audience Age
Learn about the Old Master artists such as Cennini, Durer, and Da Vinci in this unique presentation. Studying from surviving period manuals, treatises and manuscripts, Andy Volpe showcases some of the drawing techniques such as silverpoint and feather quill pen in use from 1400 - 1600 in a live 'working' demonstration where you can see the process in action and even try it yourself.
A power point slide-lecture with a demonstration is optional.
$230.
Mileage costs, including tolls and parking fees if applicable, will be included in total cost. A multiple lectures or all-day fee is available.
Program Length
1 Hour
10 foot square space, with room for 2 or more tables (ca 6 or 8 foot banquet tables) for materials and displays. Slide lecture (in Auditorium, Lecture Hall, or Classroom): Requires power-point A/V hookup for Apple/Mac. Digital overhead / document rea
Last Modified
08/06/2017
Recent Library/School Appearances by Andy Volpe: Art & History
Boston Public Library - East Boston branch
East Boston, MA
617-569-0271
Holden Senior Center (contact C. Nelson)
Holden, MA
(508) 210-5570
The Oaks mansion (DAR Chapter House)
Worcester, MA
(508) 797-3530
Peabody Essex Museum (contact M. Winikates)
Salem, MA
(508) 745-9500
Boston College High School (contact E. Penarubia)
Boston, MA
(617) 436-3900
Valley View School (contact S. Longvall)
North Brookfield, MA
(508) 867-6690
Exeter High School (contact E. Ellis, Latin)
Exeter, NH
(603) 395-2400
Bancroft School (contact H. Hall-Alicandro)
Worcester, MA
(508) 853-2640
Franklin Pierce University (contact J. Donelan
Rindge, NH
(603) 899-4000
Rice Public Library (Jennifer Kelley)
Kittery, ME
(207)439-1553
Oblate Retirement Home
Tewksbury, MA
(508)612-0405
Old Sturbridge Village (contact Jim O'Brien)
Sturbridge, MA
(508)347-0328
Performer’s Contact Information
Andy Volpe: Art & History
Andrew Volpe34 Douglas Rd
Bldg. B Red Brick Mill
Whitinsville, MA 01588