A natural Art experience
This workshop, which is only available on a one-to-one or a two-to-one basis, has been conceived for those students who want to draw and/or paint outdoors the monuments of Florence, the enthralling charm of the Tuscan countryside (where Leonardo da Vinci was born), the natural beauty of a wildlife park and the magic of the seascape.
The aim of the course is to help the student to create a sketchbook with unforgettable memories of the different landscapes and beautiful places.
This private course can be recommended both to Art novices and to experienced artists and professionals who intend to familiarize with the freehand drawing as well as with the perspective sketch.
During en plein air sessions students will learn how to draw and paint architectural elements, landscapes, plants and trees (and wild animals if you are lucky).
The following techniques can be chosen: pencil, water colour, oil painting and pastel. Practice can also concentrate on the use of colour and on the perspective method.
The workshop is open to all students.
Arrival and Day One
On Sunday afternoon arrival in Florence. Check-in at the hotel.
Day one: Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting at school at 9.45am.
Art Class: the monuments and the gardens of Florence. Schedule: 10.00am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm (6 hours of tuition).
Day Two
Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting at school at 9.45am.
Art Class: the squares and the streets of Florence. Schedule: 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm (6 hours of tuition).
Day Three
Breakfast at the hotel.
Art class: the Tuscan countryside: Vinci and its surroundings (map). Departure by private car at 9.00am.
Arrival in the countryside near Vinci. Schedule: 10.00am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm (6 hours of tuition).
Arrival in Santa Luce at around 7pm, check-in at the hotel/bed and breakfast.
Day Four
Breakfast at the hotel/bed and breakfast.
Art class: the wildlife reserve of Santa Luce (website), with its beautiful pond and birds. Schedule: 10.00am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm (6 hours of tuition). Transportation to and from the natural reserve (by private car).
Day Five
Breakfast at the hotel/bed and breakfast.
Art class: the seashore and the cliffs of Castiglioncello (map). Schedule: 9.30am – 1.30pm (4 hours of tuition).
Free afternoon at the beach or around the village.
Day Six and departure
On Saturday morning breakfast at the hotel/bed and breakfast and check-out within 10.00am.
Transportation to Castiglioncello and back to Florence by direct train (1 hour and 20 minutes) included.
All classes will be held both in English and in Italian.
All required materials and tools are fully included in the tuition fee. You don’t need to bring or purchase anything.
Price and details
Price
1 week, 28 hours €3595
2 students, 28 hours, €3995
Course price includes
– Accommodation for 6 nights in a single/double room;
– transportation during the course (please see the programme);
– 6 continental breakfasts;
– a certificate at the end of the course.
– the use of all the necessary materials and tools (such as brushes and portable easels).
If you have any special request please do not hesitate to inform us about it and we will do our best to meet with your demand.
Please note: meals are not included.
Dates
Every Monday all year round.
Schedule
Please see the program above.
