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    workshops / master classes

about
The Dutch Atelier of Realist Art is a private art institution in Haarlem, the Netherlands founded on the basis of advancing the academic tradition of figurative drawing and painting.

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Our studio philosophy is based around the belief that a solid art education should be skill-based, focused strictly on the teaching of objective technical proficiency, and this informs the way each of our classes are instructed.

instructors

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Visiting Instructors
Each of the professional artists instructing our part-time courses and workshops are classically trained artists and graduates of leading academic fine arts institutions.

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Get a glimpse inside our studio and see examples of the type of work our students have completed.

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    Receive One-On-One guidance from classically trained visiting artists

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    learn by example through in-depth demonstrations

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    Follow a skill-based art education that puts the emphasis on accuracy and technical proficiency

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    enjoy complimentary lunch and refereshments in a friendly and cozy atmosphere

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    workshops are suitable for students of all skill levels

2019 Workshop Schedule
Winter 2019​
7-11 January: Alla Prima Portrait Painting with Brian Smyth​
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Spring 2019
8-12 April: Still Life Painting with Diego Glazer
22-26 April: Rubens and His School: Theory and Practice with Igor Naskalov
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Summer 2019
8-12 July: Painting the Portrait and the Clothed Figure with Giulia Bucciarelli
22-26 July: Figure Painting from the Life Model with Davide Barbini
12 - 16 August: Plein Air Landscape Painting with Brian Smyth
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Fall 2019
21 - 25 October: Introduction to Portrait Painting with Tobias Berman
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2020 Featured Workshop:
3 - 7 August: The Flesh Tones Workshop with Tina Garrett

workshops & master classes

Figurative Drawing & Painting Intensives

The workshops offered by the Dutch Atelier of Realist are short 3- to 5-day intensives that cover a variety of drawing and painting disciplines. Each of the workshops are led by classically trained artists and instructors from around the world. The workshop programme complements the training offered in DARA's longer courses of study.

During our workshops, students enjoy a complimentary light lunch and a friendly studio environment alongside other like-minded figurative artists. All workshops at the Dutch Atelier of Realist Art promote our school's philosophy of achieving artistic excellence through the development of a solid technical foundation and a high level of craftsmanship.

​Students age 16 and older of all levels of ability are welcome to register for any workshop. No prior artistic training or education is necessary to be eligible for enrollment, although possessing some basic drawing skills will allow students to get the full experience from each course.
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upcoming workshops


​PAINTING THE PORTRAIT & THE CLOTHED FIGURE
with GIULIA BUCCIARELLI

registration OPEN

Painting the Portrait & the Clothed Figure

DATES: 8 - 12 July 2019
HOURS: 9:30 - 16:30 (lunch from 12:30 - 13:30), 30 hours total
INSTRUCTOR: Giulia Bucciarelli
LANGUAGE: English / Italiano
LIMIT: 10 artists maximum
TUITION: €695 - this includes all model fees, some materials, prepared lunch, and refreshments
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Portrait studies in oil by Giulia Bucciarelli, and a glimpse of her at work in the studio

overview

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced students all welcome
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In this 5-day painting workshop led by Angel Academy of Art instructor Giulia Bucciarelli, students will work from life in order to paint half-figure portraits in which the model's clothing plays a prominent role. The juxtaposition of varying fabrics, textures, colors, and articles of clothing within a traditional portrait setting allows for the opportunity to create engaging portraits with a greater sense of narrative and story-telling. Through a series of guided exercises on principles including color mixing, paint handling, and how to see and resolve values, students will learn to simplify shapes and to see accurate relationships both in value and in color temperature in the context of portrait painting.

With 30 hours of demonstrations, group discussions, and individual critique from Giulia, students will be guided through the process of completing two different paintings - one from a male model and one from a female model - that will feature not only the portrait, but the upper body and hands. The models' clothing will play a central role, with different colors, textures, and shapes chosen carefully to create interesting and dynamic compositions.

A list of required materials is available as a PDF download below.

​A complimentary light lunch, coffee, tea, and refreshments are also offered every day of the workshop.​

General Info

PAINTING THE PORTRAIT & THE CLOTHED FIGURE
DATES: 8 - 12 July, 2019
HOURS: 9:30 - 16:30 (lunch from 12:30 - 13:30), 30 hours total
INSTRUCTOR: Giulia Bucciarelli
LANGUAGE: English / Italiano
LIMIT: 10 artists maximum
TUITION: ​€695
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Payment

Once a student has been notified of their acceptance into this course, 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. Please see our payment policy for more information and accepted payment methods.
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The full workshop fee is due by 10 June, 2019. (4 weeks before the start of the course)
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PAYING ONLINE
​Students can use the link below to pay the course deposit online with a credit card, debit card, or Paypal account.*
*Please note that an additional 3,5% processing fee is applied.
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Painting the Portrait & the Clothed Figure w/ Giulia Bucciarelli


​FIGURE PAINTING FROM THE LIFE MODEL
with Davide Barbini