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Florence Classical Arts Academy
vi adelle panche 140, Florence, 50141

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19 June - 21 July 2023

 

This workshop is an integrated course on both subjects: Plein-air and Portraiture. 

This course offers a unique and  culturally   enriching   experience while staying in Florence, at the  heart  of Tuscany. Painting in this city, cradle of  the  Italian Renaissance,   offers  a  dymanic environment for developing artists, unleashing their creativity. It is a wonderful location in which one can evolve professional skills and educational  knowledge, whilst  enjoying the delights of this beautiful city. 

Plein-air painting objectives

 

Learning about rules of perspectives, proportions, “clean” color palette and aerial perspective
Understanding how to apply cold and warm colors, and create subtle color transitions
Mastering the techniques and methods of oil paint application in Alla Prima technique 
Developing a broader coloristic vision and elaborate implementation of all aspects
 

Portraiture painting objectives 

 

Learning about the compositional arrangement of the canvas 
Understanding proportions of the big form and small forms of the head
Deepening anatomy analysis and its application in drawing and painting process 
Refining details of the face (nose, eyes, lips and etc.)
Developing a broader coloristic and tonal vision and elaborate implementation of all aspects
Revealing physicological complexion of model's character
Additional information 

 

Usually, the structure of the course includes one week of plein-air followed by one week of portraiture.  Unless the weather conditions don't allow and then the course includes both subjects each day for both weeks. The student can take from 2 weeks up to 6 weeks of the course. 

 

This course is also open for families. The kids from 8 years old to 14 years old can join their parents to learn the basics of painting. Along with the adults, the children will be getting individual instruction in order to develop their artistic potential and establish the correct foundation for their further professional development.

The cost for the child: 400 euro for two weeks

 

Schedule: Monday to Friday (4 hours every day)

 

Please note, if there is a tour to the museum organized, the entrance fee is paid by the student, while professional guidance of the teacher is included in tuition. 

 
Tuition fees:

850 euro for 2 weeks
1.220 euro for 4 weeks
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