PLEIN-AIR COURSES

LOCATIONS:

Florence 10 August - 28 August 2020

Introduction

The purpose of this workshop is to learn Alla Prima painting technique in an open-air environment. The comprehension of fundamental principles is the main goal, which includes color mixing, creating a "clean" color palette and application of pigments. Constantly changing landscape provides conditions in which, one learns to be precise and quick in developing the painting.

Florence

10 August - 28 August 2020

This course provides students with the opportunity to paint the most picturesque views of Florence, learning about Alla Prima technique. The workshop's key objectives are:

Learning about rules of perspectives, proportions, “clean” color palette, and aerial perspective
Understanding how to apply cold and warm colors, and create subtle color transitions
Mastering the techniques and methods of oil paint application in Alla Prima technique
Developing a broader coloristic vision and elaborate implementation of all aspects

Tuition cost for 2 weeks: 600 euro

Lido di Jesolo (Adriatic coast)

11 June - 18 June 2020

Accommodation and breakfast are included

The International Foundation "New Renaissance" together with the Florence Classical Arts Academy in 2020 is holding a unique event on the Adriatic coast in Italy in the amazing natural place of Lido di Jesolo.

Plein-air and vacation on the Adriatic coast in Italy in the superb residence 4 stars framed by a 4000 Mq2 pine tree grove!

This event is open to the students desiring to improve their painting skills and have a wonderful vacation away from the busy city.

Included:

4 hours Plein-air course every day with the painting professor
Accommodation in an elite 4-star residence in a resort town just a few steps from the beach
Breakfast
Access to the private beach of the hotel, equipped with umbrellas and sun loungers
Access to the swimming pool on site
Stay in a beautiful place, surrounded by century-old pine trees and a park of 4000 square meters

Schedule:

June 11– check-in after 3 PM

June 12 – 17 – course (4 hours per day)

June 18 – check out before 10 AM

Tuition + accommodation + breakfast: 900 euro

Places are limited. Early booking is advised

Cineto Romano (near Rome)

10 August - 28 August 2020

We invite you to participate in the Plein-air course in a gorgeous authentic Italian location - Cineto Romano. This little town is located in the mountains - a perfect place to escape the heat of August!

The students of this course may choose a technique for their Plein-air practice between two options: oil painting or watercolor.

Watercolor technique:

Space, air, fog, dew, and plant life, soft and incandescent luminescence - all afford this beautiful medium a chance to gently touch paper surface allowing it to remain veiled by the artist's brush and shine through simultaneously. Plein air watercolor is an exploration and adventure, especially when together with you we will attempt to paint the virgin beauty of Italian mornings, afternoons and sunsets.

Tuition cost for 3 weeks: 800 euro