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Technical Drawing & Perspective Workshop
I'll teach you linear perspective, isometric projection, and how to draw machines that could actually be built. Bring a ruler, compass, and pencils. We draw by hand. No CAD. If you can't draw it, you don't understand it.
Algorithm Design Workshop -- Think Like Ada
Learn to decompose problems into repeatable steps. We start with simple sequences, add loops, add conditionals, and build up to something that could compute Bernoulli numbers -- the algorithm I wrote in 1843. Paper and pencil only. No computers. The machine is not the point. The pattern is the point.
Ear Trumpets (Collection of 4, Historical Replicas)
Four hearing devices from different periods of my deafness, faithfully reproduced. From the early brass cone to the elaborate conversation devices Johann Maelzel built for me. A sobering reminder that the most famous music in history was composed in silence.
Fortepiano (Walter & Sohn Style Replica)
Replica of my Walter fortepiano -- the instrument I actually played, not a modern Steinway. Lighter action, clearer tone, closer to what I heard when I composed. Perfect for performing Mozart, Haydn, early Beethoven the way it was meant to sound.
Portrait Painting Lesson -- Light, Shadow, and Soul
I'll teach you to paint a face that looks like a person, not a photograph. We work in oil on canvas, natural light from one window. The secret isn't technique -- it's empathy. You have to love the face you're painting, even the ugly ones. Especially the ugly ones.
Kayak Tandem -- Explore the Coast
Sit-on-top tandem kayak (2 person). Stable, easy to paddle, great for exploring the coast between Trapani and San Vito. Includes 2 paddles, 2 life vests, dry bag, and a basic map of good spots. I'll meet you at the beach and show you how to launch.
Acting Workshop -- Shakespeare for Beginners
Learn to perform Shakespeare without being terrified of the language. We start with the insults (those are the fun part), work through the monologues, and end with a scene. No experience needed. Just a voice and a willingness to look foolish -- that's how all great actors start.
Mountain Bike (Specialized Rockhopper)
Size L frame. 29" wheels. Well maintained, new brake pads. Perfect for the trails around Erice or a day exploring Trapani. Helmet included.
Surfboard (7'6" Funboard)
Great intermediate board. Stable enough for beginners, responsive enough for experienced riders. Includes leash and wax. Perfect for the beaches near San Vito Lo Capo.
Stand-Up Paddleboard (Inflatable 10'6")
Red Paddle Co Ride 10'6" inflatable SUP. Includes pump, adjustable paddle, ankle leash, backpack. Inflates in 5 minutes, fits in car boot. Perfect for the Trapani coast.
Electric Cargo Bike -- Babboe City Mountain
Front-loading electric cargo bike with rain cover. Carries up to 100kg or 2 kids + groceries. Shimano mid-drive motor, 80km range. Perfect for market runs, beach gear, or kid transport in the centro storico where cars can't go. Includes lock, helmet, and rain cover.
Fresco Painting Workshop -- Wet Plaster Technique
Learn buon fresco: painting directly onto wet plaster so the pigment becomes part of the wall. You have about 8 hours before it dries. No corrections. No undo button. The technique is 3,000 years old and it's still the most permanent form of painting that exists.
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