{"id":12054,"date":"2016-03-24T12:49:40","date_gmt":"2016-03-24T12:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adg.it\/sketchbook-in-florence-and-landscape-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-copy.html"},"modified":"2025-10-14T12:12:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T12:12:58","slug":"painting-tuscany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adg.it\/en\/painting-tuscany\/","title":{"rendered":"Painting Tuscany"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[spb_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first&#8221;] [spb_text_block title=&#8221;A workshop that will bring you throughout Tuscany&#8221; pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>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: <strong>Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Lucca <\/strong>and<strong> Pisa<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n<p>After going back home you will bring back with you a small Italian portfolio of yours: your artworks will\u00a0represent the leaning tower, the piazza del Campo, the various Duomo of each town and several other monuments and views that you will never forget.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"blockquote2\">You will have the opportunity to create a sketchbook full of the memories of the <strong>different townscapes and ravishing\u00a0places<\/strong>.<\/blockquote>\n<p>This course offers private tuition, <strong>either one-on-one or two-on-one<\/strong>, making it ideal for a wide range of individuals. It&#8217;s perfect for both art novices looking to learn the fundamentals and for skilled students and professionals who want to enhance their freehand pencil drawing, perspective drawing, and painting techniques.<\/p>\n<p>During <strong>en plein air<\/strong> sessions you will get to know the secrets of\u00a0how to draw and paint architectural elements, townscapes, ancient\u00a0decorations and sculptures.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"blockquote2\">The following media can be practiced: pencil, watercolour, acrylics, and pastels. Students can also concentrate on the study of the use of colours and shades.<\/blockquote>\n<p>There are no prerequisites for this intensive, open-air art seminar\u2014just a passion for creating!<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_accordion widget_title=&#8221;The 5-day program&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Day One: Florence&#8221; accordion_id=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;&#8221;] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>Meeting at Accademia del Giglio at 10am.<br \/>\nEn plein air Art class: the monuments and the gardens of <strong>Florence<\/strong> (Piazza della Signoria and Piazzale Michelangelo). Schedule: 10.00am \u2013 1am and 1.30pm \u2013 3.30pm (5 hours of tuition).<br \/>\nFor your 30-minute break, we suggest a light lunch at one of Florence&#8217;s many excellent cafes. Lunch is not included, giving you the flexibility to choose a spot you&#8217;ll love.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_accordion_tab] [spb_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Day Two: Siena&#8221; accordion_id=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;&#8221;] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>Meeting at Florence Railway station at 8.30am. Departure for <strong>Siena<\/strong>.<br \/>\nArrival in Siena at 10am. Walking tour and en plein air Art classes in Piazza del Campo and near the Duomo.<br \/>\nSchedule: 10am \u2013 1am and 1.30pm \u2013 3.30pm (5 hours of tuition).<br \/>\nFor your 30-minute break, we suggest a light lunch at one of Siena&#8217;s many cafes. Lunch is not included, giving you the flexibility to choose a spot you&#8217;ll love.<br \/>\nReturn to Florence at about 5.30pm.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_accordion_tab] [spb_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Day Three: Lucca&#8221; accordion_id=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;&#8221;] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>Meeting at Florence Railway station at 8.30am. Departure for <strong>Lucca<\/strong>.<br \/>\nArrival 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 \u2013 1am and 1.30pm \u2013 1.30pm (5 hours of tuition).<br \/>\nDuring the 30-minute break, we recommend a light lunch at one of Lucca&#8217;s many cafes. Lunch is not included.<br \/>\nReturn to Florence at about 6pm.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_accordion_tab] [spb_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Day Four: Pisa&#8221; accordion_id=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;&#8221;] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>Meeting at Florence Railway station at 8.30am. Departure for <strong>Pisa<\/strong>.<br \/>\nArrival in Pisa at 10am. Walking tour and en plein air Art classes in Piazza dei Miracoli and along the river Arno.<br \/>\nSchedule: 10am \u2013 1am and 1.30pm \u2013 3.30pm (5 hours of tuition).<br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll take a 30-minute break for lunch, giving you the chance to explore the cafes of Pisa. A light meal is suggested, but since lunch isn&#8217;t included, the choice is entirely yours.<br \/>\nReturn to Florence at about 5pm.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_accordion_tab] [spb_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Day Five: Arezzo&#8221; accordion_id=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;&#8221;] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>Meeting at Florence Railway station at 8.30am. Departure for <strong>Arezzo<\/strong>.<br \/>\nArrival in Arezzo at 10am. Walking tour and en plein air Art classes in Piazza Grande and near the Duomo.<br \/>\nSchedule: 10am \u2013 1am and 1.30pm \u2013 3.30pm (5 hours of tuition).<br \/>\nFeel free to grab a light lunch at a nearby cafe during our 30-minute break. With so many great options in Arezzo, you can choose what you like best! Please note that lunch is not included.<br \/>\nReturn to Florence at about 5pm.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_accordion_tab] [\/spb_accordion] [spb_accordion widget_title=&#8221;The 3-day program&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Day one: Siena&#8221; accordion_id=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;&#8221;] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>Meeting at Florence Railway station at 8.30am. Departure for <strong>Siena<\/strong>.<br \/>\nArrival in Siena at 10am. Walking tour and en plein air Art classes in Piazza del Campo and near the Duomo.<br \/>\nSchedule: 10am \u2013 1am and 1.30pm \u2013 3.30pm (5 hours of tuition).<br \/>\nFor your 30-minute break, we suggest a light lunch at one of Siena&#8217;s many cafes. Lunch is not included, giving you the flexibility to choose a spot you&#8217;ll love.<br \/>\nReturn to Florence at about 5.30pm.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_accordion_tab] [spb_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Day Two: Lucca&#8221; accordion_id=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;&#8221;] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>Meeting at Florence Railway station at 8.30am. Departure for <strong>Lucca<\/strong>.<br \/>\nArrival 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 \u2013 1am and 1.30pm \u2013 1.30pm (5 hours of tuition).<br \/>\nDuring the 30-minute break, we recommend a light lunch at one of Lucca&#8217;s many cafes. Lunch is not included.<br \/>\nReturn to Florence at about 6pm.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_accordion_tab] [spb_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Day three: Pisa&#8221; accordion_id=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;&#8221;] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>Meeting at Florence Railway station at 8.30am. Departure for <strong>Pisa<\/strong>.<br \/>\nArrival in Pisa at 10am. Walking tour and en plein air Art classes in Piazza dei Miracoli and along the river Arno.<br \/>\nSchedule: 10am \u2013 1am and 1.30pm \u2013 3.30pm (5 hours of tuition).<br \/>\nWe&#8217;ll take a 30-minute break for lunch, giving you the chance to explore the cafes of Pisa. A light meal is suggested, but since lunch isn&#8217;t included, the choice is entirely yours.<br \/>\nReturn to Florence at about 5pm.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_accordion_tab] [spb_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Another Tuscan city?&#8221; accordion_id=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;&#8221;] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>We can arrange a customized en plein air lesson for you in another Tuscan city!<\/p>\n<p>To discuss your specific requests and tailor the program to your demands, please get in touch with us.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_accordion_tab] [\/spb_accordion] [sf_gallery gallery_id=&#8221;12093&#8243; slider_transition=&#8221;fade&#8221; show_thumbs=&#8221;yes&#8221; autoplay=&#8221;yes&#8221; show_captions=&#8221;yes&#8221; enable_lightbox=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [boxed_content type=&#8221;coloured&#8221; pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>Price and details<\/p>\n[\/boxed_content] [spb_accordion width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;] [spb_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Prices&#8221; accordion_id=&#8221;prices&#8221; icon=&#8221;&#8221;] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>PT5, 1 student, 5 days \u20ac2395<br \/>\nPT5, 2 students, 5 days \u20ac2795<\/p>\n<p>PT3, 1 student, 3 days \u20ac1795<br \/>\nPT3, 2 students, 3 days \u20ac2095<\/p>\n<p>For small groups, other options or more information, please\u00a0<a title=\"Contacts\" href=\"https:\/\/adg.it\/en\/contacts\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_accordion_tab] [spb_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Course price includes&#8221; accordion_id=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;&#8221;] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li>public transportation during the course (train or bus tickets);<\/li>\n<li>the use of all the necessary materials and tools (such as brushes and easels);<\/li>\n<li>a certificate at the end of the course.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_accordion_tab] [spb_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Dates&#8221; accordion_id=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;&#8221;] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>This private workshop is available year-round, so you can schedule it for any week that works for you.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_accordion_tab] [spb_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Schedule&#8221; accordion_id=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;&#8221;] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>The course runs from <b>Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.<\/b> For a complete breakdown of the daily schedule, please see the program details above.<\/p>\n<p>After the lesson, you are welcome to stay in the city for sightseeing on your own. If you choose to do so, please note that you will be responsible for your own return to Florence by purchasing a new train or bus ticket.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_accordion_tab] [spb_accordion_tab title=&#8221;Please note&#8221; accordion_id=&#8221;&#8221; icon=&#8221;&#8221;] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; pb_border_bottom=&#8221;no&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; el_position=&#8221;first last&#8221;]\n<p>Please note:<br \/>\n\u2013 the programme may be subject to some variations in case of bad weather conditions;<br \/>\n\u2013 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;<br \/>\n\u2013 on some days students may need to climb multiple stairs in order to reach iconic views.<br \/>\n\u2013 please be prepared to use public buses and trains (which on some days might be crowded) in order to reach the different cities;<br \/>\n\u2013 upon your request we can provide you with a portable easel and a small collapsible chair.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_accordion_tab] [\/spb_accordion] [\/spb_column] [spb_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; 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