Painting Tuscany Art workshop | Accademia del Giglio

Painting Tuscany

Costumes and drapery workshop

Posted by Roberto Balò in Art Workshops

A workshop that will bring you throughout Tuscany

If you wish to discover the beauty and the uniqueness of Tuscany, you must not miss this Art workshop. In five unforgettable days you will draw and paint en plein air while visiting 5 of the most amazing Italian cities: Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Lucca and Pisa. You will be able to sketch outdoors the famous monuments, the ancient buildings, the medieval towers as well as the exquisite churches of these charming cities.

After going back home you will bring back with you a small Italian portfolio of yours: your artworks will represent the leaning tower, the piazza del Campo, the various Duomo of each town and several other monuments and views that you will never forget.

You will have the opportunity to create a sketchbook full of the memories of the different townscapes and ravishing places.

This course is held only on a one-on-one tuition basis and it is ideal both for Art novices and for skilled students and professionals who want to approach or improve the freehand pencil drawing as well as the perspective drawing.

During en plein air sessions you will get to know the secrets of how to draw and paint architectural elements, townscapes, ancient decorations and sculptures.

The following media can be practiced: pencil, water colour, oil painting and pastel. Students can also concentrate on the study of the use of colours and shades.

No requirements are needed in order to attend this intensive Art seminar at the open air.

The program

Day One: Florence

Meeting at Accademia del Giglio at 10am.
En plein air Art class: the monuments and the gardens of Florence (Piazza della Signoria and Piazzale Michelangelo). Schedule: 10.00am – 1am and 2pm – 5pm (6 hours of tuition).
Lunch not included (there are many restaurants and cafés in Florence: you may choose the one you like best).

Day Two: Siena

Meeting at Florence Railway station at 8.30am. Departure for Siena.
Arrival in Siena at 10am. Walking tour and en plein air Art classes in Piazza del Campo and near the Duomo.
Schedule: 10am – 1am and 2pm – 5pm (6 hours of tuition).
Lunch not included.
Return to Florence at about 7pm.

Day Three: Lucca

Meeting at Florence Railway station at 8.30am. Departure for Lucca.
Arrival in Lucca at 10am. Walking tour and en plein air Art classes on the medieval walls and near the Duomo di San Martino. Schedule: 10am – 1am and 2pm – 5pm (6 hours of tuition).
Lunch not included.
Return to Florence at about 7pm.

Day Four: Pisa

Meeting at Florence Railway station at 8.30am. Departure for Pisa.
Arrival in Pisa at 10am. Walking tour and en plein air Art classes in Piazza dei Miracoli and along the river Arno.
Schedule: 10am – 1am and 2pm – 5pm (6 hours of tuition).
Lunch not included.
Return to Florence at about 7pm.

Day Five: Arezzo

Meeting at Florence Railway station at 8.30am. Departure for Arezzo.
Arrival in Arezzo at 10am. Walking tour and en plein air Art classes in Piazza Grande and near the Duomo.
Schedule: 10am – 1am and 2pm – 5pm (6 hours of tuition).
Lunch not included.
Return to Florence at about 7pm.

Siena
Borgo San Felice (Siena)
En plein air in Arezzo
Pisa
Castello di Gargonza (Arezzo)
Arezzo
Lucca
Watercolour class in Figline Valdarno
Firenze

Price and details

Price

PT, 1 student, 30 hours €2350
PT, 2 students, 30 hours €2750
Enrolment fee €45

For small groups, other options or more information, please contact us.

Course price includes

public transportation during the course (train tickets);
the use of all the necessary materials and tools (such as brushes and easels);
a certificate at the end of the course.

If you have any other special request please do not hesitate to inform us about it and we will do our best to meet with your demand.

Dates

This workshop is available every Monday all year round

Schedule

Please see the program.

Please note

Please note:
– the programme may be subject to some variations in case of bad weather conditions;
– please wear a hat and comfortable shoes during classes, because you will be required to walk under the sun in order to reach places where to draw and paint;
– on some days students may need to climb multiple stairs in order to reach iconic views.
– please be prepared to use public buses and trains (which on some days might be crowded) in order to reach the different cities;
– upon your request we can provide you with a portable easel and a small collapsible chair.