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Florence classical arts academy
via delle panche 140, Florence, 50141

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June 29 to August 14 2026​

A high-level residency and mentorship program for artists seeking serious technical development, constructive understanding of form, and deep immersion into the Florentine atelier tradition.

Designed for a limited number of participants, this residency combines intensive studio practice, individual mentorship, anatomy, composition, museum studies, and the constructive method of drawing and painting within a focused artistic environment in Florence.

 
Program Philosophy
This residency is not structured as a conventional art course.

It is an immersive atelier experience centered on direct mentorship, disciplined studio practice, constructive understanding of form, and artistic transformation through sustained observation and work.

The emphasis of the program is placed on the constructive method — the structural understanding of form, anatomy, composition, rhythm, spatial organization, and the architectural logic of drawing and painting.

Participants work within a serious studio environment inspired by the traditions of the Russian constructive school and the classical atelier system.

 
What Makes This Residency Unique
The program focuses on:
• Structural drawing
• Constructive anatomy
• Compositional organization
• Form analysis
• Spatial rhythm
• Tonal architecture
• Plasticity and movement
• Deep understanding of figure construction

Rather than copying appearances, artists learn to build form consciously through structure, proportion, rhythm, and anatomical logic.

 
Residency Structure
• Limited seats for a focused mentorship environment
• Accommodation included (private room in shared Florence apartment)
• Daily individual critiques and tailored guidance
• Traditional atelier atmosphere with concentrated studio practice
• Live model work, demonstrations, artistic dialogue, and museum studies

 
Daily Structure
Monday through Friday

 

Morning Studio Practice / Museum visits (2 hours per day)
Independent studio work: drawing, painting, compositional studies, constructive exercises, and long-term projects.

Individual Mentorship & Critique (1 hour per day)
Daily personal critique with instructors focused on constructive corrections, compositional analysis, anatomy, and technical development.

Afternoon Session (2 hours per day)
Rotating advanced studies including anatomy, composition lectures, demonstrations, figure analysis, master studies, and painting methodology.

Evening Independent Work
Sketchbook studies, compositional research, independent studio work, and artistic discussions.

 
Group Components
The residency includes:
• Live model sessions
• Demonstrations
• Anatomy lectures
• Compositional analysis
• Museum studies
• Guided critiques and discussions
• Studio conversations
• Master copy analysis

 
Artistic Focus
The residency is ideal for professional artists, atelier students, figurative painters, instructors, sculptors, advanced beginners with strong commitment, and artists seeking deeper structural understanding.

 
Program Emphasis
The residency emphasizes mentorship, direct access to instructors, serious studio discipline, artistic growth, constructive understanding, and immersive Florentine atelier experience.

The goal is not simply technical improvement, but the development of a deeper artistic vision and structural mastery of form.

 
Residency Duration
Available formats:

 

• 2 Weeks
• 4 Weeks
• 6 Weeks
• Extended Mentorship Residency (by application)

 
Included
• Accommodation in Florence
• Private room in shared apartment
• Studio access
• Daily critiques
• Group instruction
• Anatomy and composition lectures
• Museum studies
• Demonstrations
• Live model sessions
• Mentorship program

 
Optional Advanced Track
Teacher Training & Pedagogy Residency

An advanced track for art educators, atelier instructors, academy founders, and professional mentors.

Focused on constructive teaching systems, critique methodology, curriculum structure, atelier pedagogy, and advanced compositional instruction.

 
Tuition & Residency Options
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Shared Atelier Residency  €6,400
Includes accommodation, shared live model sessions, studio access, group instruction, anatomy and composition lectures, demonstrations, museum studies, and daily critiques.

 

Elite Mentorship Residency  €9,500
Includes accommodation, shared professional live model sessions, daily individual critiques, advanced constructive guidance, priority mentorship access, portfolio reviews, museum mentorship sessions, and selected individualized model studies.

 
Live Model & Mentorship Structure
The residency is based on a traditional atelier model combining shared live model sessions with highly individualized mentorship.

Participants work together during professional long-pose live model sessions, recreating the atmosphere of a serious classical atelier.

Individual development occurs through:
• Daily personal critiques
• Tailored constructive corrections
• Individual assignments
• Composition guidance
• Technical and anatomical analysis
• Direct mentorship conversations

Selected private model studies may be included for advanced participants and mentorship-track residents.

 
Residency Length & Pricing
Applications are accepted starting from 2-week residencies.

Available formats:
• 2-Week Immersive Residency  from €4,900
• 4-Week Shared Atelier Residency  €6,400
• 4-Week Elite Mentorship Residency  €9,500
• Extended Mentorship Residencies  by application

All residency options include accommodation in Florence, studio access, live model sessions, critiques, and participation in the atelier environment.

 
Updated Residency Duration
Applications are accepted for residencies ranging from 2 to 8 weeks.

Available formats:
• 2-Week Immersive Residency  from €4,900
• 4-Week Shared Atelier Residency  €6,400
• 4-Week Elite Mentorship Residency  €9,500
• 6–8 Week Extended Mentorship Residency  by application

Extended residencies allow for deeper constructive studies, advanced compositional development, long-pose figure work, and individualized artistic direction.

 

Upon completion of the Private Immersive Atelier Residency in Florence, each participant will be awarded an official certificate.