Overview
Learning to paint with step by step, personalised instruction from your professional art instructor will give you confidence to continue your art journey at home.
Understanding all of the principles and materials necessary to paint your own masterpiece is a fun experience.
Your instructor is a professional artist and teacher.
With Laura's guidance and instruction you will learn the full process, from start to finish, of creating your own oil painted still life.
Our studio is a welcoming environment in a beautiful, light-filled palazzo in the historic centre of Florence.
It is the perfect art setting to learn new skills.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Bottled water (and often Prosecco!) is available free at the studio
All materials are included.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We will greet you at the studio/school at Borgo ss Apostoli 18 (note: there are two of every number in Florence and we are the black number 18-not the red)
We are about halfway down the street at the edge of a tiny square called Piazza del Limbo. The door buzzer reads our studio name.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Borgo Santi Apostoli, 18
Learning to paint is easy and fun!
You will learn all of the fundamental principles, materials and techniques needed to paint an oil painting still life of your own.
This workshop is great for beginners but is also suitable for more advanced students and instruction is personalised for each student.
The process taught for your painting experience will include:
1-5 mornings 3 hours per day (total 15 hours)
2-A lecture and demonstration of materials and methods and colour mixing
3-Setting up a simple still life with available objects/props here at the studio
4-Drawing the still life using a method known as Sight Size (most notably used by John Singer Sargent)
5-Transferring the drawing to an oil primed linen panel
6-Painting a tonal underpainting to establish values -contrast of light and dark shapes
7-Painting in full colour
8-Finishing details
We will pack your painting for easy transport home with you.
NOTE: You may choose to start on any weekday.
We teach Mondays to Fridays so if you, for example, choose to start on a Tuesday then your last day would be the following Monday.
We know travelers have busy schedules so we offer the option to choose your start date.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
FAQs about 5 Mornings Still Life Painting Guided Workshop in Florence
Can I cancel 5 Mornings Still Life Painting Guided Workshop in Florence for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 days.
Where does it start?
We will greet you at the studio/school at Borgo ss Apostoli 18 (note: there are two of every number in Florence and we are the black number 18-not the red)…
What's included?
- Bottled water (and often Prosecco!) is available free at the studio
- All materials are included.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by The Florence Studio
