Art Classes, Painting and Drawing class
DRAWING AND PAINTING FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAM
Responding to the demand for Art Classes for students who cannot follow a program from Monday to Friday. We have designed a certified “Drawing and Painting fundamentals” program as an option for those who wish to develop in the art world.
The objective of this program is to introduce students to the basic principles of drawing and painting so that they can develop their own creative abilities with a general knowledge of the artists tools.
The program is divided into three terms
DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS 1 TERM
12 WEEKS = 72 HOURS
Three-month course in which materials applied to the basic principles of drawing and basic techniques are introduced.
INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING 2 TERM
12 WEEKS = 72 HOURS
Three-month course in which the materials applied to the basic principles of oil painting are introduced
Application of the fundamental principles of drawing and painting to two or three personal projects.
The objective of this program is to introduce students to the basic principles of drawing and painting so that they can develop their own creative abilities with a general knowledge of the artists tools.
From 9:30 A.M. to 12:30pm
Open program, the student can choose what projects to work on.
Also the model room is available to work with the live model.
SATURDAY program FEES
SATURDAY CLASSES
DRAWING AND PAINTING FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAM
The objective of this program is to introduce students to the basic principles of drawing and painting so that they can develop their own creative abilities with a general knowledge of the artists tools.
From 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Open program, the student can choose what projects to work on.
Tuition Fee:
Term (12 classes / 3 hr each day) $725.00
4 classes (3 hours) $275.00
Individual class (3 hours) $77.00
REGISTRATION FEE (Yearly): $35.00
Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Art classes, Art School, Art academy, Art Workshops, Art gallery,
Drawing and painting
MIFA's drawing and painting classes offer top level instruction in realistic painting and drawing. Whether you are looking for beginner level art classes or an art center that will help you take your talents to the next level, MIFA is your art home.
Our unique curriculum is a blend of the methods used by the famous classical-realist 19th century academies and the two major academies in Florence, Italy. Based on our own experience, we have added some twists that make it more suitable to some contemporary artistic needs!
Mission:
Our mission is to promote a return to discipline in the learning stages of art. By teaching traditional, time-tested methods, we guarantee the aspiring artist will have a strong base in drawing and painting, in addition to extensive knowledge of materials, tips, and secrets of the craft.
Vision:
MIFA envisions artists that embrace creative expression supported by the highest level of craftsmanship. Our teaching methods and techniques provide the tools that students can use to create their own contemporary work and develop a personal artistic language.
Values:
MIFA strives for excellence, mutual respect, integrity, passion, empathy, determination and love for art.
“Where the spirit does not work with the hand there is no art.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci
Elkin Canas
Nana Sakyi Kwaku
Nana Sakyi Kwaku
As representational painter, Elkin is very interested in human emotions, people, and the truth and beauty that lies beneath every single object and form. His main motivation as a painter is to show other people the way “he sees” life, around and inside him. He moved to Florence-Italy in 2010, to be part of an amazing community of artis
As representational painter, Elkin is very interested in human emotions, people, and the truth and beauty that lies beneath every single object and form. His main motivation as a painter is to show other people the way “he sees” life, around and inside him. He moved to Florence-Italy in 2010, to be part of an amazing community of artists, and learning from great painters such as Angel Ramiro Sanchez and Hunter Eddy.
Come and learn the craft, keep figurative painting alive!
Top Level instruction in realistic painting and drawing
Our curriculum is based on the teaching method used by the famous classical-realist 19th century academies. This kind of training provides a solid artistic basis, helping the students to achieve high standards of craftsmanship and technical skills.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote a return to discipline in the learning stages of art. By teaching traditional, time-tested methods through our art classes, we guarantee the aspiring artist will have a strong foundation in drawing and painting, in addition to knowledge about materials, tips, and secrets of the craft.
“If people knew how hard I worked to get my mastery, it wouldn’t seem so wonderful at all.” ~ Michelangelo
Our Vision
MIFA envisions an art center with artists that embrace creative expression supported by the highest level of craftsmanship. Our teaching methods and techniques provide the tools that students can use to create their own contemporary work and develop a personal artistic language.
“To any artist, worthy of the name, all in nature is beautiful, because his eyes, fearlessly accepting all exterior truth, read there, as in an open book, all the inner truth.” ~ Auguste Rodin
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