One-Year Portraiture
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02 February 2026 - 31 July 2026 (intensive*)
28 September 2026 – 4 June 2027
Introduction
This program is an advanced, long-term course dedicated to the study of portraiture. Alongside intensive portrait training, the curriculum includes composition, sketching practice, plein-air, museum practice, and artistic anatomy. These complementary classes provide the essential foundation and depth required to master the complexity of portraiture at a high level.
Students may choose to specialize in one of two major tracks: Portrait Drawing or Portrait Painting.
All applicants must submit a portfolio demonstrating prior experience in portrait drawing or painting. Admission is granted only if the candidate’s level of preparation is determined to be sufficient by the FCAA Board of Professors.
Learning Outcomes
· Understanding the compositional arrangement of the canvas
· Mastering proportions of the major and minor forms of the head
· Deepening anatomical analysis and applying it in both drawing and painting
· Refining facial details (nose, eyes, lips, etc.)
· Developing a broader coloristic and tonal vision, with refined execution across all aspects
· Revealing the physiological and character-specific qualities of the model
Schedule
Monday to Friday — 3 hours per day
(Includes two hours of instruction and one hour of independent work)
Please note that this workshop is not a standalone course; it is integrated into our full-time program. This means that participants join an existing long-term student group. However, because we value one-to-one teaching and individualized guidance, each workshop participant receives the same level of personal feedback and support from the professor.
If a museum visit is organized, the entrance fee is to be covered by the student, while the professor’s professional guidance is included in the tuition. There are no classes on Italian public holidays.
*follows Winter Intensive Intake calendar and includes additional evening courses in the curriculum
Tuition Fee: 8.500 euro
Application deadlines:
Winter workshop 15/12/2025
Fall workshop 15/06/2025
The Florence Classical Arts Academy reserves the right to make changes in schedule, teaching staff or studio location when necessary.
