ART COURSES
To learn more about the secrets of Italian painting, Irma offers full immersion courses in Italy, housed in her Studio with accommodation provided in “Bed and Art” within the same building, an old country house surrounded by countryside.
Courses are offered throughout the year and are set up on reservation for groups and individuals.
It's the perfect art holiday - learning the secrets of Italian painting whilst at the same time experiencing the country's culture and nature.
Irma also offers courses on reservation in her second studio in England, in the beautiful scenery of the Isle of Wight.
BASIC COURSE - Decorative Wall Painting in Italian Style
course on reservation for groups and individuals
You will paint one or more wood panels with ornamental subjects, choosing among the models available. Panel size: 45 X 60 cm.
The materials will be prepared.
At the end of the course you will have:
- Your own painting/s
- Notes on theory
- Exercises
- Participation Certificate
Duration:
- Short course: 2 days (for beginners).
- Professional course: 6 days (if you want to learn more techniques, paint more subjects, and also study the history of Italian styles).
What you will study:
- Theory of colours and shadows
- design transferring
- painting techniques
- history of styles
What you will paint:
- Cornices, friezes and grotesques in classical style
Warning: in case of allergies, we remind you the presence of pets!
Reservations: irmafiorentini@gmail.com
ADVANCED COURSE - Trompe L'oeil
course on reservation for groups and individuals
You will paint a landscape on canvas, choosing among the models available. Canvas size: 100 X 120 cm.
The materials are prepared.
At the end of the course you will have:
- Your own painting
- Notes on perspective
- Participation Certificate
Duration:
- Short course: 4 days (you must have attended the basic course in Decorative Wall Painting).
- Long course: 6 days (for more difficult subjects).
What you will study:
- Theory of colours and shadows
- design transferring
- painting techniques
- perspective
What you will paint:
- Architectures and landscapes
Warning: in case of allergies, we remind you the presence of pets!
Reservations: irmafiorentini@gmail.com
DRAWING and PAINTING
Intensive course for beginners
course on reservation for groups and individuals
All the basic techniques of drawing and painting
in 1 month course of 160 hours, divisible into 4 modules of 1 week each
1 - Pencil and Charcoal
2 - Ink and Watercolor
3 - Acrylic
4 - Oil
Materials prepared
Participation Certificate at the end of the course
PROGRAM
Materials and Techniques
PENCIL - hatching and nuance
CHARCOAL - hatching and nuance
INK - hatching and painting with water
WATERCOLOR - painting on dry and wet paper
ACRYLIC - covering painting and glazing
OIL - covering and materic painting, glazing
Contents
Theory of shadows
Theory of color
Material characteristics
Subjects
Life drawing of still life compositions
Drawing and painting of landscapes outdoors
Copy from past Masters of faces and human figures
Each module includes 40 hours learning for groups or individuals
Monday through Friday, class hours: 9:00 to 18:00
Free access to the Studio at the weekend
Warning: in case of allergies, we remind you the presence of pets!
Information and Reservations: irmafiorentini@gmail.com
UPCOMING GROUP ART COURSES
COURSE 1
Decorative Wall Painting
in Italian Style
1st date: 15th-16th August 2016
2nd date: 22th-23th August 2016
You will paint one wood panel (size 45X60 cm) with an ornamental subject using prepared materials. You will study: color theory, theory of shadows, carryover of the drawing, painting techniques. These techniques can be useful to those wishing to decorate their own homes.
At the end of the course you will have notes on theory, exercises to do at home and a participation certificate from the Italian Art Studio.
Information and Reservations: irmafiorentini@gmail.com
COURSE 2
Trompe l'Oeil Techniques
1st date:
17th-19th August 2016
2nd date:
24th-26th August 2016
You will paint a landscape with an arch with foreground (Canvas size: 100X120 cm) using prepared materials. You will study: color theory, theory of shadows, carryover of the drawing, painting techniques, and perspective. Your painting will create a surprising optical illusion in your home.
At the end of the course you will have notes on theory, and a participation certificate from the Italian Art Studio.
Information and Reservations: irmafiorentini@gmail.com
PAINTING, MOSAIC and GOOD FOOD
an Art holiday around Italy
26th October - 4th November 2016
ACCOMMODATION
HOW TO GET
Train or flight: you can get to Bologna by train or by plane. I can come pick you up at the railway station or airport.
Car: If you arrive by car, take the A1 motorway Bologna-Florence. Take the Rioveggio exit after Bologna and follow signs for Monzuno. You will arrive in the centre of the village travelling downhill along a narrow road. In front of you is a bank. Turn left. At the gas station turn left into Via Capezzale. The first stone building on your left is my home. You have arrived.
To learn more about Bologna:
Visit the site of Martha Bakerjian
www.tripsavvy.com/italy about Italy
Read her article about Bologna
Visit the site of James Martin
on Slow Traveling to Italy's Hidden Gems
Read what he writes about our hospitality:
Interview / Intervista