Art Studio in Rome - Oil Painting and Drawing Classes

The Fundamentals
Tuesday Evenings, 17:00 to 19:00
Description: working with graphite on paper, the course focuses on the fundamentals of drawing: scale, composition, proportion, measuring and light and shade.
Level: Beginner
Figure Drawing
Thursday Evenings, 17:00 to 19:00
Description: working in charcoal on paper 60 x 80 cm, the course focuses on three stages of drawing the figure: the gesture, “boxing”, and light and shade. One pose for 2 hours.
Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Advanced Painting
Saturday Mornings, 11:00 to 14:00
Description: make a painting of a full figure from drawing to canvas. See course description for details.
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Painting the Portrait in Oil
Saturday Afternoons, 15:00 to 17:30
Description: Develop a portrait with oil using an indirect method, from the underpainting to the overpainting. See course description for further details.
Level: Beginner and Intermediate

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Group Courses in Drawing and Oil Painting in Trastevere:
Jan. 15th to May 25th, 2019

Most courses are limited to 7 participants.

See the weekly schedule below.

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Tuesday Evenings

The Fundamentals

Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Time: Tuesdays from 17:00 – 19:00. First lesson starts January 15th.

Program:

Session I – 4 lessons: January 15th to February 5th
Session II – 4 lessons: February 12th to March 5th
Session III – 4 lessons: March 26th to April 23rd, (No lesson on April 9th)
Session IV – 3 lessons: May 7th to May 21, 3 lessons

Cost: The total cost for 4 consecutive lessons is €112.50. To register, a non-refundable fee of €62.50 is due. An additional €50 is due on the day of the first lesson. Materials not included.

There is no reimbursement for absences, nor make-up lessons.

To help us best manage the easels available for each session, please book your place in advance using the online booking system below.

Thursday Evenings

Figure Drawing: 1 Pose, 2 Hours

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Time: Thursdays from 17:00 – 19:15. First lesson starts January 17th.

Take a Lesson: With instruction, the cost is €31.50 per lesson. Model fee included / Materials not included: materials may be provided for an additional €5.

Draw on Your Own: If you are not interested in instruction but only wish to work from the model, you may do so for €16.50 for the two hours. Model fee included / Materials not included: materials may be provided for an additional €5.

To help us best manage the easels available for each session, please book your place in advance using the online booking system below.

Saturday Mornings

Advanced Painting

Level: Intermediate, Advanced

Time: Saturdays from 11:00 – 14:00. First lesson starts Saturday, January 19th.

Program:

Session I – 8 Lessons: January 19th to March 9th (Every Saturday)
Painting the Figure: preparatory drawing; oil transfer to canvas, exploration of flesh tones using an Earth palette.
Session II – 7 Lessons: March 30th to May 25th (Every Saturday except April 20th and May 18th)
Painting the Figure: preparatory drawing; oil transfer to canvas, exploration of flesh tones using an Earth palette.

Cost: Session I will cost €352.50: registration fee of €62.50 + €290 at the start of the first lesson. Model fee included / Materials not included.

Session II will cost €310.50: registration fee of €62.50 + €248 at the start of the first lessons. Model fee included / Materials not included.

All oil paints can be provided for a one-time additional fee of €30.00 per Session.

There is no reimbursement for absences, nor make-up lessons.

To help us best manage the easels available for each session, please book your place in advance using the online booking system below.

View List of Materials

Below are two lists: a ‘starter kit’ of the essential materials (palette, brushes, etc.) and a paint list, plus an accompanying image of the starter kit.

The starter kit costs around €55, which you can buy at La Bottega dell’Artista. Reminder: all group courses are run in the basement of La Bottega dell’Artista, so it is very easy for you to buy what you need the first day of the course.

The core set of Michael Harding oil paints cost €81.60.

In order to provide an affordable alternative to those not wanting to buy all of the paint, you can, instead, choose to pay me an additional, one-time fee of €30 per Session during the registration process and I will provide you with all of the oil paints you need.

: Michael Harding Oil Paints

Saturday Afternoons

Painting the Portrait in Oil

Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Time: Saturdays from 15:00 – 17:30. First lesson starts January 19th.

Program:

Session I – 4 Lessons: January 19th to February 9th
Warm over Cool
Session II – 4 Lessons: February 16th to March 9th
Cool over Warm
Session III – 4 Lessons: March 30th to April 27th
Warm over Cool – Refinement of Session I
Session IV – 3 Lessons: May 4th to May 25th
Cool over Warm – Refinement of Session II

Cost: Sessions I, II, and III will each cost €152.50: registration fee of €52.50 + €100 paid on the first lesson of the session.

Session IV will cost €127.50: registration fee of €52.50 + €75 paid on the first lesson of the session. Model fee included / Materials not included.

All oil paints can be provided for an additional fee of €30.00 per Session.

There is no reimbursement for absences, nor make-up lessons.

To help us best manage the easels available for each session, please book your place in advance using the online booking system below.

View List of Materials

Below are two lists: a ‘starter kit’ of the essential materials (palette, brushes, etc.) and a paint list, plus an accompanying image of the starter kit.

The core set of Michael Harding oil paints cost €81.60. If you are taking the Portrait Painting – Warm over Cool course, you’ll need to add Cobalt Blue, which brings the total cost to €111.60.

: Michael Harding Oil Paints

Video Highlights: The Fundamentals on Tuesday Evenings

Video Highlights: Figure Drawing on Thursday Evenings

Register Online and Reserve Your Place at the Easel

Click the title of the course that interests you in the list below. Once you see the course and session that interests you, click “Book Now”. Registration is then a three-step process:

Click “Register” at the bottom of the registration page, then accept the “Terms and Conditions”.
Provide your name and email address, phone and country, then click “Submit”.
Confirm your information, then click “Pay Now” to pay with a credit card.

NB: The credit card must be a Visa, Mastercard or American Express.

The Fundamentals on Tuesdays: 17:00 - 19:00

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The Fundamentals - Session III - Mar 26 to Apr 23

26 Mar 2019 - 23 Apr 2019 17:00

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The Fundamentals - Session IV - Apr 30 to May 21

30 Apr 2019 - 21 May 2019 17:00

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Figure Drawing on Thursdays: 17:00 - 19:15

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