Itinerary
Learning to paint is easy and fun!
You will learn all of the fundamental principles, materials and techniques needed to paint an oil painting still life of your own.
This workshop is great for beginners but is also suitable for more advanced students and instruction is personalised for each student.
The process taught for your painting experience will include:
1-5 mornings 3 hours per day (total 15 hours)
2-A lecture and demonstration of materials and methods and colour mixing
3-Setting up a simple still life with available objects/props here at the studio
4-Drawing the still life using a method known as Sight Size (most notably used by John Singer Sargent)
5-Transferring the drawing to an oil primed linen panel
6-Painting a tonal underpainting to establish values -contrast of light and dark shapes
7-Painting in full colour
8-Finishing details
We will pack your painting for easy transport home with you.
NOTE: You may choose to start on any weekday.
We teach Mondays to Fridays so if you, for example, choose to start on a Tuesday then your last day would be the following Monday.
We know travelers have busy schedules so we offer the option to choose your start date.
See Availability.
Borgo Santi Apostoli, 18, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
10:00 AM
5 days(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Carolyne_B
Incredible experience! From the moment I walked into this dream-like studio, I felt comfortable and certain that I had made the right decision to take part in this class. Laura and Frank made me feel so comfortable and at home! Laura is such a generous and knowledgeable teacher! Highly recommend and will be back!
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Posted On : 2024-01-22
Posted By : Janice_F
Creating a painting in Florence to take home was a true highlight of my time in Italy.
My instructor, Laura, was outstanding in teaching me the basic fundamentals of oil painting. Laura made this experience one that I would like to return and create more. Laura has so many great years of experience and offered many tips for me to go home and start to make my own masterpieces. Thank you so much Laura and I hope to return next year for more classes. Ciao for now Janice!
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Posted On : 2023-11-25
Posted By : choles202
I was taught in the Florence Studio for one week, 3 hours each morning. The experience was incredible: Laura, the teacher, is beyond talented and an excellent teacher. I was a complete beginner, so she went at my pace and taught me to trust my instincts. No matter your skill or experience level, you'll be made to feel confident. Towards the end of the week, we realised I would need an additional 2/3 hours to complete the painting before I flew home, which she graciously added in the afternoon.
We also had lovely conversations with the other student and her husband, Frank, who teaches sculpture and there's always water, coffee and prosecco available in the studio!
I cannot recommend this experience enough. I am grateful for my time there and will be back next year!
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Posted On : 2023-07-17
