Art classes in Florence

All AdG teachers have been trained to intertwine the traditions of the old Italian masters with the several innovations that visual artists have introduced into the Fine Arts universe since the impressionists until our times.

Although Accademia del Giglio is an Art academy, our instructors do not only follow the leading principles of academicism. One of their major tasks is actually to enhance the creativity as well as the talent of their students by guiding them through their studies and advising them on how to achieve their goals and fulfill their aspirations step by step.

After all, the belief that Art should always be supported by the continuous study of the classics as well as by the interest and the enthusiasm for new challenges was the same belief that the great Italian masters of the Renaissance period embraced.

Let’s never forget what Leonardo Da Vinci used to say: “Learning never exhausts the mind”, while Michelangelo seemed to reply: “I am still learning”.

While studying at our academy you will learn the Art techniques that you like or that you wish to improve.

Since our classes are normally made up of 8-10 students you will be able to attend a course tailored to your needs. Individualized instruction ensures that every student receives personalized attention.

Our Art instructors will tutor you and will arrange an Art program according to your artistic skills, interests and experience.

You will choose the media you would like to focus on as well as the subjects you are eager to deal with.

So for instance, if you decide to study drawing techniques you can opt for one or more subjects such as portrait, figure drawing, still life, cityscape, perspective.

If on the contrary you want to acquire or develop good painting skills you may also be keen to concentrate on sundry subjects following your inclination and your preferences.

All our classes are made up of 8-10 students so as to facilitate the learning process and ensure that focus is placed on the learning requirements of the individual student, and on helping him/her to overcome any difficulties in a friendly environment, whilst the range of courses on offer allows the students to adapt the programme to their individual needs.

That is why our classes are open both to Art novices and to experienced artists and professionals who wish to nurture their creativity and who want to improve one or more techniques.

Art classes are held both in English and in Italian in our fully equipped studio, which is located in the heart of Florence, a few steps from the Duomo and the Uffizi Gallery.

Some lessons may also take place outdoors, in the squares and streets of the city. Most of the courses run on weekdays in the afternoon, but intensive workshops and seminars may be also held in the morning or over the week-ends.

At the end of the course each student will be issued a certificate of attendance stating the programme and the number of hours he/she has attended as well as an evaluation of the goal achievement.

The Accademia del Giglio recommends that students who would like to receive credit for their studies abroad check with their university or college prior to registration.

As most universities and colleges consider 15 hours of study per term to be an acceptable level, we offer classes which provide the equivalent of 5 hours of credit per term for the study of the Italian language, along with optional hours for those students who wish to study other modules such as the history of art, studio art, etc. Please click here for more detailed information.

All our teachers are highly qualified and experienced in the various art subjects and techniques. They have a degree from an approved Italian university or academy, they are Italian speakers who can also speak English, and have at least 4 years of teaching experience.

Moreover, all our art instructors are prepared to tutor the students and guide them through the comprehensive visual art programmes, without disregarding the needs, the artistic skills and the the creativity of each single student.

An art exhibition will be organized in the school premises for all the students who have attended the entire one or two-year art course.

Please let us know your requests regarding dates, schedules and duration for the course your group wishes to attend and we will reply you with all the details regarding special prices, schedules and extra-curricular activities.

A bespoke syllabus that may meet with your needs and skills will be settled on your first day of class after a brief interview with our Art instructors. On this occasion you may also produce a small portfolio of your own or even just a few pictures of the artworks that you have recently accomplished and that you deem significant for your Art studies. Therefore, our art instructors will be able to outline a tailor-made art program that keeps well in mind your needs and goals as well as your main interests in the arts.