5 Mornings Still Life Painting Guided Workshop in Florence

About this tour

Spend five mornings in Florence learning oil painting fundamentals in a light-filled palazzo studio. Your instructor, a practising artist, guides you through composing and executing a complete still life from blank canvas to finished work. You'll grasp the essential techniques and material knowledge needed to paint independently once you're home. All supplies are provided, and the welcoming studio space—situated in Florence's historic core—creates an ideal setting for building genuine confidence in your artistic abilities.

Highlights

• Five consecutive morning sessions with professional artist instructor
• Complete still life painting from initial composition to final layer
• All oils, brushes, canvases and materials supplied
• Studio in light-filled Renaissance palazzo in central Florence
• Step-by-step personalised guidance throughout the process
• Complimentary water and occasional Prosecco at the studio
• Suitable for complete beginners to intermediate painters

What to expect

You'll arrive each morning to a calm, naturally lit workspace where your instructor meets you at your current level. Sessions follow a logical progression: first, understanding how to compose your arrangement and transfer it to canvas; then learning brush control, colour mixing, and layering techniques specific to oils. Your instructor demonstrates on their own canvas while circulating to offer real-time feedback on yours. By day five, you'll have a finished painting you've created yourself—not following a template, but applying principles you've genuinely absorbed. The atmosphere is collaborative rather than formal.

Good to know

Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on. The studio sits near public transport links, making it easy to reach from most Florence accommodation. Sessions run mornings only, leaving afternoons free for the city. No prior art experience is necessary.