It does not require artistic talent. Individual members of the group can contribute to the product in many ways, just as Mark Balma's assistants contributed to the St. Thomas Fresco. Group members can conduct research, contribute ideas, gather and prepare materials, talk with someone to help clarify the ideas they are trying to express, do the actual drawings, make the fresco cartoon, or help clean up. The activity will require several sessions. A sock filled with powdered charcoal Select a theme.
Many classes create frescoes using images of birds and animals.
Your group might do the same or try to express the virtues through their own images. Use books, photos, and a discussion of the general theme to generate specific visual ideas. Try to make a minimum of five thumbnail sketches. Consider the pose, size, and shape of the subject in relation to the size and shape of the styrofoam tray you will use. Think about clarity, simplicity, and visual impact.