Spend 6 fantastic days immersed painting the historic canals with its gondolas and grand buildings of the grand Renaissance city of Venice. For centuries, water-colourists have been enjoying the magnificent sights, colours and atmosphere that only Venice has to offer. Colour, light, mood, reflections, gondolas, grand palazzos and piazza’s offer endless inspiration to any painter. The romantic light and mood are just some of the themes featuring in this gloriously unforgettable watercolour course!

Treat yourself to this fantastic opportunity painting watercolours in this breathtakingly beautiful floating city. Quite simply, it DOES NOT GET ANY BETTER than this for an artist! Allow your experienced tutor to guide you around from one inspirational painting backdrop to another! Learn to paint quickly with impressionistic fervour and flair through the expert tuition from your Academy trained tutor. Whether you are into the weathered but illustrious facades of the grand waterfront palazzos, or the open spaces of the majestic piazzas, the Canal Grande, St Mark’s or the more tranquil settings of the back streets and canals of the Cannaregio, there is something for everyone.

Of course, there will be time for sightseeing, enjoying boat trips around the Lido, tour of the Gallery Academy Museum where you will see Tintoretto’s, Bellini’s and Titians and so much more! With this tour, you will learn to compose interesting water themed, urban scenes amidst the famous landmark backdrops of Europe’s most beautiful city – Venice! You will exercise traditional watercolour techniques whilst developing your command of the very principles of realistic painting and drawing. The particular focus has an academic aspect in that the principles of perspective proportion and placement will be the compass for our creative journey. Colour, value and edge quality will become the map and compass as the group embarks on a journey that bridges the elements of water, air and earth. Let your creative passions supply the fire that will ignite a lifelong passion for watercolour painting! Suitable for beginners and intermediate painters!

7:30am-9:00am Breakfast

9:00 am: Instructor meets you at reception, then it will be a walk to the

painting location, all materials needed will be supplied, but you may need to
take spending money for coffee breaks etc, some sunscreen and appropriate clothing for the day.

12:00: end morning workshop. However you may wish to continue working or return to the hotel

13:00: Lunch break

15:00-17:00: Workshop continues at morning location. Those who have finished work can be given a new task by the instructor. Review of work .

19:30: Dinner at the restaurant.

The schedule may be subject to change due to weather, seasonal festivities and other reasons beyond our control.

Tuition included with one morning or afternoon dedicated to a group gallery visit. Your instructor will provide the ticket (included) and guide you through the gallery. One day is a free day and reserved for your personal exploration of Venice or surroundings. Please note, only breakfast is provided on the free day. On the last evening before your departure, there will be a review of the group’s work and an aperitivi to celebrate before your leaving dinner!