Oil Painting Class in Florence
Overview
This Introduction to Oil Painting workshop is all you need to get started on your artistic journey.
You will learn how to paint and also how to appreciate the art you see in a new way.
Girl with a Pearl Earring is Vermeer’s most famous painting.
Johannes Vermeer was the master of light.
We have chosen Vermeer's classic painting of The Girl with the Pearl Earring because it is familiar to many and because it has great examples of all of the principles we teach in this intro class including
-a variety of colours
- Chiaroscuro (the Italian term for extreme light and dark contrast)
-a full range of flesh tones ... we teach an easy method for mixing skin tones!
-a variety of edges including hard, soft and lost edges and we will teach you to recognise and execute these all easily
This short workshop is fun for everyone and great for beginners.
What's Included
- All Materials are included for this class.
- Bottled water (and often Prosecco!) is available free at the studio
Meeting Location
Borgo Santi Apostoli
18, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Learning to paint is easy and fun!
You will learn the fundamental principles, materials, and techniques to create your own copy of Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring in this Introduction to Oil Painting class.
This workshop is great for beginners but is also suitable for more advanced students as instruction is personalised for each student.
Your instructor is a professional artist, teacher and Director of The Florence Studio in Florence, Italy.
The process taught will include:
1/a lecture and demonstration of materials and methods and colour mixing
2/painting the Old Master copy yourself on an already prepared drawing ...previous drawing skills are not necessary for this class.
We will pack your painting for easy transport home with you.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Activity code: C-417172P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- All Materials are included for this class.
- Bottled water (and often Prosecco!) is available free at the studio.
The minimum age to participate is 15. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Oil Painting Class in Florence is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Oil Painting Class in Florence will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All Materials are included for this class.
- Bottled water (and often Prosecco!) is available free at the studio
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
