Renaissance Painting Workshop in Florence with Egg Tempera

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

Unlike the classic tourist workshops, this experience allows participants to discover and practice an authentic Renaissance painting technique in a real Florentine artistic atelier.

Guests not only paint, but also learn how artists traditionally prepared colors using natural pigments and egg tempera, following historical methods used before the spread of oil painting.
The experience is designed for small groups and offers an intimate, authentic and practical atmosphere, ideal for those who want to experience Florence through its artistic and craft heritage.
For those who wish to delve further into the techniques of historical painting, it is also possible to add an optional bolus gilding session inspired by Renaissance works.
For participants interested in a more in-depth experience, you can add a bolus gilding session (approximately 1 hour with an additional cost of €50 per participant

What's Included

Materials
extra panels, gilding, shipping

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Geko Art Studio Florence, Via Coluccio Salutati 3r, 50126 Florence. The studio is located at street level and can be identified by the Geko Art Studio sign and the artworks displayed in the front windows. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Enter the atmosphere of a traditional Florentine art workshop and discover the fascinating technique of egg tempera, used by artists before the invention of oil painting.
During this immersive workshop, you will learn how Renaissance painters prepared colors using natural pigments and egg yolk, following methods inspired by historical artistic practices.
Guided by Geko Art Studio professional artists, participants will be able to:
- prepare authentic egg tempera
- experiment with traditional pigments
- make a small painting inspired by Renaissance painting

The workshop takes place in an authentic art studio in Florence and is designed for beginners, travelers, art lovers and anyone curious to discover historical painting techniques.
This experience offers a unique opportunity to get in touch with the artistic heritage of Florence through a practical and engaging creative activity.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Octavio Palomino Sculptor

Tags

Art Classes
Craft Classes
Painting Classes
Culture
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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