COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to measures enacted by the Dutch government ordering the closure of all schools in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the DARA studio is currently closed to all students and visitors until 6 April. We will re-open the studio on 6 April and plan to conduct spring and summer workshops as originally scheduled, provided that it is considered safe for instructors traveling from outside of the Netherlands to do so.
This decision is subject to change if/when any new governmental measures go into effect that would prolong the closure of schools, or would restrict travel for instructors traveling from abroad. We will keep everyone updated immediately in the event that circumstances change.
This decision is subject to change if/when any new governmental measures go into effect that would prolong the closure of schools, or would restrict travel for instructors traveling from abroad. We will keep everyone updated immediately in the event that circumstances change.
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REGISTRATION OPENAlla Prima Portrait Painting
with GIULIA BUCCIARELLI DATES: 6 - 10 July 2020 HOURS: 9:30 - 16:30 (30 instructed hours total) INSTRUCTOR: Giulia Bucciarelli LANGUAGE: English / Italiano LIMIT: 10 artists maximum TUITION: €695 - this includes all life model fees, complimentary lunch and refreshments |
Examples of Giulia Bucciarelli's alla prima portrait studies from life.
- Students in this 5-day workshop with classically trained Florentine painter Giulia Bucciarelli will study an alla prima oil portrait painting approach. Alla prima refers to a direct painting method, in which a painting is executed wet-into-wet and completed within a single layer. This bold painting approach was made popular by the Impressionists, and remains highly appealing to today's working representational artists.
Over the course of 30 hours of instruction, Giulia will guide her students through a series of exercises designed to grasp the anatomy and structure of the head and facial features, how to organize the palette and mix convincing flesh tones, understand and correct value relationships, and strengthen their paint handling techniques.
The workshop begins with a one-day exercise from a print, in which students will focus on measuring and drawing the head to a high degree of accuracy, as well as studying tonal relationships in order to convey a sense of realistic form. Giulia will then give a live demonstration from a model, allowing students to study her painting process step-by-step. Following a series of studies in anatomy and color mixing, students will then go on to complete three portrait paintings from life, both from male and female models. A high level of individual critique and one-on-one instruction will be provided by Giulia throughout the workshop. - The following materials are required for participation in this workshop. Many of the materials listed are common supplies that artists are likely to own already. Included below is also a list of recommended local art shops where supplies can be purchased in Haarlem or in surrounding cities. To download the Materials List as a PDF document, please click the button above.
Do you have any questions about any of the items on this list? Please send us an email at info@dutchartatelier.com and we will be more than happy to help.OIL COLORS:
We generally advise students to use Artist/Professional quality colors instead of the inferior “student-grade” paints.- Titanium White
- Yellow Ochre Pale
- Cadmium Yellow Light
- Cadmium Red Medium
- Alizarin Crimson
- Transparent Oxide Red (Rembrandt brand)
- Viridian
- Ultramarine Blue Deep
- Ivory Black
CANVAS:- Two pre-stretched canvases size 40 x 50 cm (linen or cotton, fine weave)
- One pre-stretched canvas size 30 x 40 cm (linen or cotton, fine weave)
OIL MEDIUMS & SOLVENTS:- A jar of walnut oil or linseed oil
- A jar of odorless mineral spirits (Gamsol is recommended. Please note that strong-smelling solvents such as turpentine are not permitted for use within the studio.)
GENERAL PAINTING SUPPLIES:- Palette
- Palette knife
- 2 medium cups
- A roll of paper towels
- A roll of masking tape
- 1 soft vine charcoal stick (to draw on the canvas)
- 1 clean, empty jar to rinse brushes in
WHERE TO BUY SUPPLIES:
The materials on this list can be purchased at the following art stores in Haarlem and surrounding cities:
Prins Kunstcentrum
Lange Herenstraat 24
2011 LH Haarlem
+31 (0)23 532 18 74
Gerard Smit
Gedempte Oude Gracht 36
2011 GS Haarlem
+31 (0)23 531 22 31
Peter van Ginkel
Bilderdijkstraat 99
1053 KM Amsterdam
+31 (0)20 618 98 27
Van Beek Art Supplies
Stadhouderskade 63-65
1072 AD Amsterdam
+31 (0)20 662 1670Van der Linde
Rozengracht 36-38
1016 NC Amsterdam
+31 (0)20 624 2791
Van Beek Art Supplies
Stevinstraat 7b
1171 XW Badhoevedorp
+31 (0)20 658 22 90
TOWI
Morsstraat 22
2312 BM Leiden
+31 (0)71 513 39 72
Goedman Art Supplies
Prins Hendrikstraat 51
2518 HJ Den Haag
+31 (0)70 345 13 24 - PAYMENT POLICY
The fee for this course is €695*, inclusive of all life model fees as well as complimentary lunch and refreshments. Once the Dutch Atelier of Realist Art (DARA) has notified the student of his or her acceptance into the workshop via email, a deposit payment equivalent to one half of the course fee is due within two weeks in order to reserve the student's place. Spaces are not reserved until the deposit has been paid.
The remaining balance of workshop fees is due no later than 8 June, 2020. After this time, new students may still register for the course if there is room available, but are advised that the full course fee is due upon acceptance.
In the event that the necessary fees are not paid by the aforementioned deadlines, the student will be notified by email that he or she risks relinquishing their space in the class if the overdue fees are not paid within 7 days. Students who have not paid the full course fee prior to the first day of the workshop are not permitted to attend under any circumstances.
* The Dutch Atelier of Realist Art is a vocational school recognized by the Centraal Register Kort Beroepsonderwijs (CRKBO). Students enrolled in our courses are therefore exempt from paying additional VAT (BTW).
ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS
DARA accepts payment through the following methods: cash, credit or debit card, Paypal, and wire transfer. All fees are payable in EUR. A confirmation of receipt is sent within 48 hours of receiving a payment.
Cash: Cash payments must be paid at a scheduled appointment in person. Please do not mail cash.
Credit Card / Debit Card / Paypal: Students may pay online using the link below. All online payments are processed through Paypal. *** Please note that an additional 3,5% processing fee is applied.
Wire Transfer: Please advise us when the transfer of funds has been made and provide a transaction number so we may track the payment. Our bank details are as follows:
Bank Name: Rabobank Haarlem
Beneficiary: Dutch Atelier of Realist Art
IBAN: NL04 RABO 0327 7614 31
SWIFT (BIC): RABONL2U
Branch Number: 3244
Bank Address: Dreef 40, 2012 HS Haarlem
ONLINE PAYMENTS
Students can use the link below to pay either the deposit or the full course fee online with a credit card, debit card, or Paypal account. All online payments are processed through Paypal.
*** Please note that an additional 3,5% processing fee is applied. - ADMISSIONS | WORKING IN THE STUDIO | STUDIO CANCELLATIONS | STUDENT CANCELLATIONS
All applicants are advised to review our Studio Policies in full before submitting a registration form.
ADMISSIONS
Registration is open to students of any nationality, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age*, medical status, marital or civil status, religion, creed, or political affiliation. (*Please note that applicants under age 18 must have their parent or legal guardian provide express written permission via email that states that the applicant may be enrolled.)
Students may apply by completing an online registration form (available by clicking the "Apply Now" button above.) After submitting a registration form, the student will be sent an email notification within 48 hours as to the status of his or her acceptance in the workshop. The Dutch Atelier of Realist Art (DARA) reserves the right to refuse enrollment to any new or returning students deemed by the studio administration to be out of line with the programme's stated mission and policies, and/or disruptive to the studio and its attendees.
Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and it is therefore advisable for students to sign up for courses early while spaces are available. Spaces are very limited in order to ensure that each student receives a high level of individual attention and one-on-one instruction. Once the workshop has been filled, any subsequent applicants will be placed on a waiting list. In the event that a student cancels his or her registration and/or fails to pay the requisite course fees, the next student on the waiting list will receive the space in the class instead.
WORKING IN THE STUDIO
All students agree to adhere to our Studio Policies as a condition of their continued enrollment in any workshop offered at DARA. Students are expected to maintain a professional working environment at all times by respecting themselves, fellow students, models, guests, and instructors.
Students are expected to arrive to class on time and with the appropriate required materials in order to participate in the workshop. During the course, each student is provided with storage space to store his or her art supplies, artwork, and personal belongings. Please note that all student belongings must be taken home by the last day of the workshop. DARA accepts no responsibility for the damage, loss, or theft of student property, except in cases solely attributable to the misconduct of a DARA staff member.STUDIO CANCELLATIONS
The minimum level of enrollment for this course to run is 4 students. In the event that this enrollment level is not attained, students will be notified 60 days in advance of the start of the course, and will be offered the option of either receiving a full refund* or transferring to a different course of their choosing (provided that space is available.) All refunds are processed within 7 days of studio cancellations.
During the workshop, if a single class session is cancelled for any reason, DARA will notify all students of the cancellation by phone and email. Every effort will be made to schedule a make-up class at a time convenient for the majority of students. Refunds for cancelled class sessions are awarded only in the event that no make-up class is scheduled. DARA reserves the right to substitute instructors and/or models during a class if no alternative is available.
*Please note that in the event of a studio cancellation, DARA is only responsible for refunding the cost of tuition, and not for any of the student's associated expenses, such as travel fare and/or purchase of class materials.STUDENT CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations may be made by email notification to info@dutchartatelier.com. Students who cancel their workshop registration within 14 days of submitting a registration form are entitled to a full refund of fees. All refunds are processed within 7 days of the cancellation date. After the 14-day grace period has passed, the following student cancellation policy applies:- The deposit payment becomes non-refundable.
- If the cancellation is made more than 60 days in advance of the start of the workshop, and the student has already paid the full course fee: the student is entitled to a 50% refund.
- If the cancellation is made more than 30 days in advance of the start of the workshop, and the student has already paid the full course fee: the student is entitled to a 25% refund.
- If the cancellation is made with fewer than 30 days in advance of the start of the workshop: no refunds will be awarded.
In the event that a student drops out of a workshop after the course has already begun, and the date of cancellation falls within the aforementioned 14-day grace period, the student is still required to pay the total cost of services rendered (calculated by the number of class dates the student was in attendance). The student will be refunded the remaining balance of fees.
