Electives

Students begin by copying 19th Century drawings produced by Charles Bargue by request of Jean-Léon Gérôme. At this stage, students learn the sight-size method of measurement to view the subject correctly and reproduce it accurately. This method will be later applied to cast, portrait and figure exercises as students acquire the ability to translate three-dimensional form into two dimensions.

The practice of drawing from classical statuary helped great painters of the past learn their craft. By copying plaster casts and painting portraits, students continue to develop observation and drawing skills whilst learning to work from nature.

The figure is the centre of the Academy’s curriculum and will be at the core of our 6-week program. Students. Models will pose for three hours per session, allowing time for students to make careful observations and produce an accurate drawing or painting.
The figure is the centre of the Academy’s curriculum and will be at the core of our 6-week program. Students. Models will pose for three hours per session, allowing time for students to make careful observations and produce an accurate drawing or painting cast, portrait and figure exercises as students acquire the ability to translate three-dimensional form into two.

The figure is the centre of the Academy’s curriculum and will be at the core of our 6-week program. Students. Models will pose for three hours per session, allowing time for students to make careful observations and produce an accurate drawing or painting.
The figure is the centre of the Academy’s curriculum and will be at the core of our 6-week program. Students. Models will pose for three hours per session, allowing time for students to make careful observations and produce an accurate drawing or painting cast, portrait and figure exercises as students acquire the ability to translate three-dimensional form into two.

The figure is the centre of the Academy’s curriculum and will be at the core of our 6-week program. Students. Models will pose for three hours per session, allowing time for students to make careful observations and produce an accurate drawing or painting.
The figure is the centre of the Academy’s curriculum and will be at the core of our 6-week program. Students. Models will pose for three hours per session, allowing time for students to make careful observations and produce an accurate drawing or painting cast, portrait and figure exercises as students acquire the ability to translate three-dimensional form into two.

Minimum enrollment requirement for all studio workshops is 5. Students will be notified if this number is not reached 60 days before the first day of class. At that time, they will be given the choice of either enrolling in another workshop, availability permitting, or having their payment refunded. Students may continue to apply to workshops even after the deadline and through the first day of the course.
The Florence Academy of Art reserves the right to substitute instructors of any course at the last minute or during the session. Once you apply and are accepted, you will receive an acceptance packet via email with information on housing, materials and payment of the non-refundable deposit due immediately to hold your place. The balance must be received two months before the first day of class. No refunds will be given for cancellation after payment of the balance.
The Florence Academy of Art endeavors to provide an educational environment conducive to encouraging the artistic talents of each student. This requires that all students respect the policies of the Academy, its instructors, and the other students in the program. By enrolling in the Academy, students agree to subscribe to these policies as contained in the Student Handbook available on this website.
The Florence Academy of Art is a United States non-profit 501 c (3) educational entity, and admits students of any race, age, color and national or ethnic origin.