Formal Plastic Composition
by Iulya Gonkova
Online Classes
What lies beyond the surface of a painting?
Formal Plastic Composition is an in-depth course in visual grammar, designed to develop your way of seeing and thinking at a new level. Through a structured approach, we study aesthetics and the general and specific tools of artistic expression, combining theory with hands-on practice to master compositional principles and laws.
The goal is to help you form a clear aesthetic position, strengthen your visual literacy, and gain professional tools of the modern artist. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to compose by consciously managing these tools rather than relying on intuition alone.
Together we will learn to recognise and use visual patterns, separate the plastic idea from the narrative, and work with rhythm, imagery, and association in your creative practice. The course expands your authorial repertoire by deepening your understanding of your own drawing capabilities, so you can find, refine, and develop your unique visual language with more clarity and speed.
Duration: Sep - May
Saturdays 09.30-11.00 (CET)
The Making of Art:
a series of lectures by Robin Saikia
Online Classes
In this inspiring series of lectures, British author and gallerist Robin Saikia shares his extensive experience of the international art scene, offering numerous insights on how art has been taught, made and sold over the past century, through to the present day. Expert analyses of techniques and trends are interwoven with fascinating and highly entertaining personal accounts of Robin's lifelong engagement with art and the art business. Robin will also discuss prominent artists from the past, uncovering the vital messages they offer to contemporary artists today. He offers a series of 32 one-hour lectures, each followed by a half-hour Q&A session. Robin is also available for one-to-consultations with students on all aspects of presentation, curation and marketing.
Duration: Sep - May
Saturdays 11.30-13.00 (CET)
STUDENT'S WORK
The Language of Contemporary art by Kate Finkelstein
Online Classes
This course is designed for artists interested in deepening their understanding of contemporary art as both a conceptual field and a professional environment. Spanning two modules across seven months, the program combines lectures, discussions, and practical exercises to help participants build a strong artistic methodology and develop the skills of effective self-presentation.
In the first module (November–February), participants explore the thinking, language, and strategies of contemporary art. Through critical discussions, research-based approaches, and creative exercises, artists learn to analyze their own practice within global artistic contexts and to structure their projects conceptually and methodologically.
The second module (March–May) focuses on self-presentation and professional development, from writing an artist statement and building a personal narrative to creating a portfolio, establishing an online presence, and navigating open calls and grants.The course combines theory and practice in a dynamic format of two-hour sessions every two weeks, encouraging reflection, collaboration, and the development of a coherent artistic identity aligned with today’s art world.
Duration: Nov - May
Wednesdays (biweekly) 18.00-19.30 (CET)
One space – two directions in painting. Contemporary realistic painting as a medium and monumental art as a basis for compositional solutions.
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DRAWING
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PAINTING
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СOMPOSITION
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THEORY AND PRACTICE
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TECHNIQUE AND THINKING
We've created the opportunity to explore not only the most beautiful city in the world, but your unique way to absorbe it.
Every weekend we spend time doing things we love and creating the bonds between people from all around the world through our passion to art.
Painting, drawing and composition workshops in Florence, Italy. Here, under the guidance of experienced teachers, you will gain knowledge in realistic art.
International teaching staff with both classical academic and contemporary artistic backgrounds.
Classes are live, which provides a lively, open dialogue.