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Miami International Center for The ARts

Workshops

Join MIFA's art workshops in Miami. Short-term, intensive sessions led by local and international artists. Open to beginners and experienced artists alike.

Workshop with Elkin Canas

In the steps of the Pre-Raphaelites

July 20-24, 2026

9:30am to 4:30pm

$650


Explore the fantastic paintings of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Some of the most wonderful  ever created. Learn their style, aesthetics, and methods. Trough a Master Copy,  In this workshop,you will acquire the knowledge to create gorgeous paintings.


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Printmaking Workshop with Helio Salcedo

Introduction to Experimental Engraving

Ages: 12–16

Dates: July 11 – August 8, 2026

Schedule: Saturdays · 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Techniques: Drypoint · Collagraph · Monotype

Fee: $375 · Materials included

Goal: A personal portfolio of original printmaking

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Workshop with Ramiro Sanchez

Narrative Painting: Storytelling Through the Human Form

Painting Director at the Florence Academy of Art.

How do you build emotion into a figure? How do you make a viewer feel something before they understand why? This is where that happens.


August 24–28, 2026
$1,200

Spots are limited. Link in bio to reserve yours.


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Workshop with Elkin Canas

Painting Venice

August 13-14, 2026

10:00 am to 3:30 pm

$350


Explore one of the most magical cities in the world through the eyes of some of the greatest masters who painted it . We will enjoy representing Venice while we learn landscape, cityscape and plein air techniques and methods. 

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Workshop with Sonia Hidalgo and Gloria Velez

Mixed Media Sculpture Kokeshi

3-day immersive workshop in Miami
September 8, 15 & 18
Hours: 10 AM – 4 PM
Investment: $490

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Workshop with Milixa Moron

Painting Still lifes. Compelling Vases

This is a 3 -day intensive on the art of still life — 6 hours a day, hands-on, focused work. Not a casual class.
September 14-15, 2026
Investment: $700

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Workshop with Elkin Canas

Realistic Portraits from pictures 2.0

October 19-23, 2026

9:30am to 4:30 pm

$750

"BACK AGAIN BY POPULAR DEMAND'


In this successful workshop, you won’t learn to copy a photo, you will learn how to make it feel alive. Studying the right methods used by Masters, you will infuse it with depth, light, life and emotion.
5 days step-by-step guidance.

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Workshop with Elkin Canas

In the steps of Rembrandt

November 16-20, 2026

9:30 am to 4:30 pm

$650


Explore the marvelous painting of Rembrandt and learn his technique secrets. 

In this workshop, you’ll learn to create his atmosphere and textures, his paint application and working methods.

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Workshop with Elkin Canas

Plain Air painting

December 11-12, 2026

9:00 am to 4:00 pm

$350


"BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND'

In this 'on-site' workshop, you will learn all the parameters needed for a successful plein air painting. Palette, tools, concepts, strategy and the joy of being in touch with nature.

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This course is an excerpt from our 2 year program

atelier's 4 week Intensive Program

🎨 120-Hour Intensive Course. You don’t need to travel to Europe to learn the academic principles of the great masters. In just 4 weeks you’ll immerse yourself in the timeless techniques of classical drawing and painting, right here in Miami. ✨ Enrollment is always open, because mastery doesn’t wait.

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STUDENTS WILL DO


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.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Where can I find the material list?
Material lists are typically sent to enrolled students approximately two weeks prior to the start of the workshop. Please note that this timeframe may vary depending on the course.


Are workshops refundable?
No, workshops are non refundable under any circumstances.


What happens if a workshop is canceled?
If a workshop is canceled, we will notify students as soon as possible, and the tuition will be fully refunded to the original payment method unless the student chooses to retain the credit for a future workshop or program.


Can beginners participate in the workshops?
Yes. Most of our workshops are beginner-friendly, unless otherwise specified in the course description.


When can I start the 4-Week Intensive?
The 4-Week Intensive program is ongoing, and students may choose their preferred start date on a Tuesday. Once the program begins, students must attend for four consecutive weeks. Please note that make-up classes are not available for this program.


Still have questions? Contact us:
📧 Info@mifamiami.com
📞 305-470-0009 (Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM)

our HIstory

Pioneering Artistic Excellence: A Legacy of Master Workshops at Our Academy

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. August 2025 - Ramiro Sanchez, Portrait with Hands Drawing and Painting Workshop
  2. August 2024 - Ramiro Sanchez, Figure Drawing and Painting Workshop
  3. September 2023 - Ramiro Sanchez, Figure Drawing and Painting Workshop
  4. September 2022 - Carlos Lopez, Based for Figure Painting
  5. January 2020 - Brett Harvey, Sculpture Workshop
  6. July 2019 - Ramiro Sanchez, Figure Drawing and Painting Workshop
  7. July 2018 - Dan Thompson, Structural Portrait Drawing
  8. April 2018 - Natural Pigments, Best Practices
  9. February 2018 - John de Martin, Figure Painting Workshop
  10. September 2017 - Elkin Canas, Flower Painting in the Style of Fantin Latour
  11. May 2017 - Juan Carlos Martinez, In the Studios of William Bouguereau
  12. November 2016 - Lauren Amalia Redding, Silverpoint Demo
  13. October 2016 - Alicia Ponzio, Portrait Sculpture Workshop
  14. September 2016 - Dan Thompson Workshop
  15. February 2016 - Nancy Spielman, Color with Gamblin
  16. July 2015 - Alicia Ponzio, Figure Sculpture Workshop
  17. March 2015 - Jesus Villarreal, Live Figure Workshop
  18. March 2015 - Carlos Martinez Leon, Velazquez Technique

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