2025 academic workshops

Join Ramiro Sánchez, Painting Director at the Florence Academy of Art, for an unparalleled portrait workshop that blends classical mastery with modern techniques.

Portrait with hands represents the pinnacle of artistic achievement at the Florence Academy of Art, combining the complexity of facial expression with the subtlety of hand gestures to convey profound emotion and narrative. Under the expert guidance of Ramiro Sánchez, Painting Director of the Florence Academy, students will master this intricate art form through a structured, in-depth approach that bridges tradition and innovation.

🗓️ When: August 18-22, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
💰 Fee: $1,350.00

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1rst week: introductory exercises, value scale, geometric forms, Bargue drawing plates, old master drawing copy in pencil

2nd week: cast drawing in charcoal, old master drawing copy, various exercises.

3rd week: limited palette exercise, figure painting in limited palette with live model, painting value study, still life in limited palette and art history class.

4th week: still life, figure painting with live model full palette.

Fee: $1,500.00. Materials not included.

At our institution, we take pride in our enduring commitment to artistic education and the enrichment it brings to our community. Over the years, we've hosted a series of master workshops that not only showcase but also cultivate the deep pool of talent within the art world. These workshops have been led by renowned artists who are masters in their respective fields, offering our students and participants an unparalleled opportunity to learn from the best.

1. September 2023 - Ramiro Sanchez, Figure Drawing and Painting Workshop
2. September 2022 - Carlos Lopez, Based for Figure Painting
3. January 2020 - Brett Harvey, Sculpture Workshop
4. July 2019 - Ramiro Sanchez, Figure Drawing and Painting Workshop
5. July 2018 - Dan Thompson, Structural Portrait Drawing
6. April 2018 - Natural Pigments, Best Practices
7. February 2018 - John de Martin, Figure Painting Workshop
8. September 2017 - Elkin Canas, Flower Painting in the Style of Fantin Latour
9. May 2017 - Juan Carlos Martinez, In the Studios of William Bouguereau
10. November 2016 - Lauren Amalia Redding, Silverpoint Demo
11. October 2016 - Alicia Ponzio, Portrait Sculpture Workshop
12. September 2016 - Dan Thompson Workshop
13. February 2016 - Nancy Spielman, Color with Gamblin
14. July 2015 - Alicia Ponzio, Figure Sculpture Workshop
15. March 2015 - Jesus Villarreal, Live Figure Workshop
16. March 2015 - Carlos Martinez Leon, Velazquez Technique