Workshop 1

Painting the Portrait from Life

Instructor: Martinho Correia

24 – 28 March 2025 | 30 hours

This 30-hour workshop is a concentrated program of study covering the creation of a portrait from life. Students begin with a drawing of the model in oil paint, directly on the canvas, indicating the basic light and dark patterning of the image.

From here colour is introduced, focusing on the big form and planes of the face. In the next painting stage, work is done to complete the smaller forms and textures. The painting is brought to a finish with glazing and
toning. Class will include a series of demonstrations followed by individual and group critiques. Also incorporated is a discussion of the various methods, techniques and materials of painting in order to give the student a complete overview of the portrait painting process. page: https://youtu.be/fejYznb9lEM?t=1

Testimonials

In Martinho’s workshop I’ve learned some very important lessons that I still apply today. It covers everything from the basic techniques to more advanced techniques based on the academic method taught in Florence. He doesn’t just focus on paint application, there is a little bit of theory, demonstration and tips on how to become a better painter, so you will know what to study and practice next. He makes sure to spend time equally between all students as well as making it fun. Worth every penny!

Gerard Toonstra, Artist Rotterdam

EARLY RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED, AS STUDENT NUMBERS ARE PURPOSELY LIMITED TO ALLOW FOR A HIGH DEGREE OF INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION.

  • WORKSHOP FEE: €1300.00EUROS
  • (THE COST OF SOME OF THE MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS PRICE – OTHER MATERIALS, HOWEVER, ARE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE STUDENT. A MATERIALS LIST WILL BE PROVIDED ON REGISTRATION).
  • THE FEE INCLUDES 5-DAYS TUITION. THE COURSE INVOLVES 30 HOURS OF FULL INSTRUCTION, TOGETHER WITH LECTURES.
  • CLASS TIMES: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 09.30 – 12.30 AND 13.30 – 16.30
  • NOT INCLUDED ARE: ACCOMMODATION, AIRFARES, TRANSPORT AND ALL OTHER EXPENSES
  • RESERVATION & REGISTRATION: IN ORDER TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE IN OUR SUMMER WORKSHOP PROGRAMME 2025, WE WILL ASK YOU TO REMIT A NON-REFUNDABLE/NON-TRANSFERABLE DEPOSIT IN THE AMOUNT OF EUROS 500.00 FOR WORKSHOP 1, AND EUROS 1000.00 FOR WORKSHOPS 2 – 5.
  • PLEASE CONTACT US FOR THE DETAILS FOR MAKING YOUR DEPOSIT / PAYMENTS (NON-TRANSFERABLE/NON-REFUNDABLE). WE CANNOT CONFIRM YOUR REGISTRATION UNTIL YOUR DEPOSIT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
  • PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A TRANSFER FEE OF €20.00 EUROS ADDED FOR ALL TRANSACTIONS.
  • FOR REGISTRATIONS FOR WORKSHOP 1 AFTER 1ST FEBRUARY 2025 (AND WORKSHOPS 2 – 5 AFTER 1ST MAY 2025) THE NON-REFUNDABLE/NON-TRANSFERABLE FULL FEE IS REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION.
  • FINAL PAYMENT: THE NON-REFUNDABLE/NON-TRANSFERABLE BALANCE FOR WORKSHOP 1 MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1ST FEBRUARY 2025 (AND WORKSHOPS 2 – 5 MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1ST MAY 2025. PLEASE CONTACT US BY EMAIL FOR PAYMENT DETAILS AT:INFO@ANGELACADEMYOFART.COM
  • MINIMUM ENROLMENT REQUIREMENT FOR ALL WORKSHOPS IS 9 PARTICIPANTS.
  • PARTICIPANTS IN WORKSHOP 1 WILL BE NOTIFIED IF THE NUMBER IS NOT REACHED BY 2ND FEBRUARY 2025 AND FOR WORKSHOPS 2 – 5 AFTER 2ND OF MAY 2025. AT THAT TIME, THEY WILL BE GIVEN THE CHOICE OF EITHER ENROLLING IN ANOTHER WORKSHOP, AVAILABILITY PERMITTING, OR HAVING THEIR DEPOSIT REFUNDED.
  • FOR WORKSHOPS 2 – 5 WE KINDLY REQUEST THAT YOU CONTACT US BY 5TH MAY TO CONFIRM RUNNING OF THE WORKSHOP IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY RECEIVED OUR CONFIRMATION.
  • PARTICIPANTS IN WORKSHOPS 2-5 MAY CONTINUE TO APPLY UP TO 1ST  JUNE 2025 AND AFTER THAT TIME SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
  • CANCELLATION POLICY: NO REFUNDS ON ANY WORKSHOPS WILL BE GIVEN FOR WHATEVER REASON.ANY DEPOSITS/FEES PAID ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE/NON-REFUNDABLE. IN CASE OF POSTPONEMENT/ CANCELLATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE WORKSHOPS, A VOUCHER WILL BE ISSUED FOR FUTURE USE.
  • THE ANGEL ACADEMY OF ART RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUBSTITUTE INSTRUCTORS OF ANY WORKSHOP AT THE LAST MINUTE OR DURING THE SESSION.
  • IN THE EVENT OF THE CANCELLATION OF ANY OF THE ABOVE WORKSHOPS FOR REASONS BEYOND OUR CONTROL, WE STRONGLY ADVISE PARTICIPANTS TO ACQUIRE TRAVEL INSURANCE THAT COVERS THE LOSS OF ANY AMOUNTS PAID FOR AIRFARE AND ACCOMMODATION.
  • SHOULD YOU REQUIRE INFORMATION ON ACCOMMODATION IN FLORENCE WE HAVE A LIST AVAILABLE OF SMALL HOTELS WHICH ARE IN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE SCHOOL. ALTERNATIVELY SHOULD YOU PREFER TO RENT OR SHARE AN APARTMENT WE HAVE AN AGENT FOR THE SCHOOL WHO WILL BE PLEASED TO ASSIST YOU. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE SENT OUT ONCE YOU HAVE ENROLED IN ANY OR ALL OF THE WORKSHOPS.
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