Note: the "Summer Intensive Course" has the same contents as the "Short Course", but with a double number of lessons. Furthermore, it includes housing and extracurricular activities and services.
Overview
Embark on a creative journey with our Painting and Drawing short course, meticulously designed for students eager to explore, hone, or advance their skills in a rich tapestry of techniques, including:
- Basic and Advanced Drawing: From foundational sketching to intricate illustrations, this course covers the entire spectrum of drawing, guiding students through progressive skill development.
- Oil Painting: Dive into the world of oil painting, uncovering the secrets of this classic medium to create vivid, textured masterpieces.
- Watercolor: Unlock the ethereal beauty of watercolor as you learn to manipulate transparency and fluidity in your artworks.
- Tempera Painting: Experience the elegance of tempera painting, a technique that has adorned Italian art for centuries. Explore the intricacies of working with this unique medium.
- Acrylic Painting: Explore the versatility of acrylics, from bold and vibrant to subtle and nuanced expressions.
Our course delves into the very essence of Italian painting, emphasizing the core principles of form, tone, and color on a two-dimensional canvas. You'll discover the secrets of perception and composition, honing your skills in color mixing, brushwork, glazing, and scumbling. In addition, we delve into the art of traditional canvas preparation, uncovering the secrets that underpin the masterpieces of Italian painters through the ages.
This course isn't just about learning to paint and draw; it's an invitation to immerse yourself in a rich artistic heritage and gain mastery over a wide range of techniques. Whether you're a novice or an experienced artist, our program promises to expand your creative horizons and elevate your artistic expression.
Start Dates (check-in)
・May 4, 2025
・May 18, 2025
・Jun 1, 2025
・Jun 15, 2025
・Jun 29, 2025
・Jul 13, 2025
・Jul 27, 2025
・Aug 24, 2025
・Sep 7, 2025
・Sep 21, 2025
Tuition and Fees - Prices in Euros (EUR)
Students have the flexibility to opt for our provided housing or make their independent accommodation arrangements
1-week course: €1,750 (without Housing)
・ €1,900 (in Twin Room)
・ €2,150 (in Single Room)
2-week course: €2,620 (without Housing)
・ €2,900 (in Twin Room)
・ €3,200 (in Single Room)
3-week course: €3,710 (without Housing)
・ €4,050 (in Twin Room)
・ €4,400 (in Single Room)
4-week course: €4,800 (without Housing)
・ €5,200 (in Twin Room)
・ €5,600 (in Single Room)
6-week course: €6,750 (without Housing)
・ €7,350 (in Twin Room)
・ €7,950 (in Single Room)
8-week course: €9,000 (without Housing)
・ €9,800 (in Twin Room)
・ €10,600 (in Single Room)
12-week course: €12,600 (without Housing)
・ €13,800 (in Twin Room)
・ €15,000 (in Single Room)
Summer Intensive Course fees include:
- Enrollment fee
- Tuition
- Facility fees (no materials)
- English interpretation service
- Welcome kit & lunch voucher
- Bus/tram tickets
- Weekly guided art visits
- Housing in a shared apartment (twin room, or single room at an extra cost)
- Housing utility costs
- Two meal and four drink vouchers per week
- Cultural trips. Every two weeks (e.g., a trip to Pisa/Siena)
- Certificate of completion