Oil Painting Workshop Rome, Italy 2026
Price range: €360.00 through €720.00
Learning from the Past, Creating in the Present
STUDIO PAINTING WORKSHOP IN ROME, ITALY
Closing date for registration: 31st March 2026.
| Dates | 18th – 22nd May 2026 … Plus optional extra day, 23rd May |
| Duration | 5 Days . . . Plus optional extra day |
| Time | Monday to Friday, 10am – 5pm each day |
| Location | Via Francesco Vettori, 11, 00164 Roma RM, Italy View on Google Maps |
| Format | Physical Studio Workshop |
| Medium | Oil Paint |
| Level | All Levels |
| Price | € 720 |
| Deposit | € 360 … Balance due by 31st March 2026 |
Enjoy a full week’s painting holiday in the heart of Rome, Italy this May! This 5-day workshop is a wonderful opportunity for creative individuals and art-lovers alike to immerse themselves in the art, culture and heritage of the eternal city. Follow in the footsteps of the Italian Renaissance masters, learning their painting principles and techniques, absorb the artistic and cultural surroundings, and finally create your own contemporary masterpiece!
Watch Trailer Download BrochureThis workshop covers:
- Painting methods and techniques of the Renaissance masters, with a particular focus on Mannerism
- Practical painting instruction and studio practices
- Original creative painting projects
- Master copy painting exercises
- Museum visits
- Extra-curricular group activities
Watch video trailer, and see full description, workshop schedule, what’s included and what you’ll need in the tabbed sections below.
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Workshop Overview
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This is a multi-faceted workshop and artistic experience, combining practical and theoretical art instruction in studio with guided tours and visits to some of Italy’s most esteemed art collections and museums. Savour the atmosphere of Rome and infuse your original painting projects with your experience and learning. You will be shown age-old methods and techniques, which you will then apply to your own modern or contemporary painting.
The workshop includes:
- 24 hours of art instruction
- 6+ hours of museum visits
- Most art materials (oil paint, mediums, solvents, canvas, etc.) will be supplied
- 20-page handbook
- Printed reference images
- Live demonstrations
- Feedback and critique
- Shipping of your painting(s) when they’ve dried
- Post-workshop follow-up help and support
Not included:
- Flights, accommodation and meals
Workshop Schedule
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday (Optional Extra Day) |
| Morning 10am – 1pm |
Renaissance Methods & Techniques |
Renaissance Methods & Techniques |
Galleria Borghese | Renaissance Methods & Techniques |
Renaissance Methods & Techniques |
Gallerie Nazionali: Galleria Corsini Visit |
| Lunch 1pm – 2pm |
Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| Afternoon 2 – 5pm |
Contemporary Painting Project |
Contemporary Painting Project |
Gallerie Nazionali: Palazzo Barberini | Contemporary Painting Project |
Contemporary Painting Project |
Villa Farnesina |
| Evening 7pm |
Group Dinner (Optional) | Group Dinner (Optional) |
Guided Museum Visits
The 5-day workshop includes two guided museum visits to Gallerie Nazionali d’Arte Antica: Palazzo Barberini and Galleria Borghese on Wednesday, 20th May 2026.
Optional Extra Day: Saturday 23rd May 2026
If you decide to add an extra day to the workshop, Saturday, 23rd May 2026, you will be given a guided visit of Galleria Corsini in the morning and Villa Farnesina in the afternoon. Galleria Corsini is part of the National Gallery of Art and is located on Via della Lungara in the Trastevere district. Villa Farnesina is situated just across the street from this. We will have lunch in Trastevere – a vibrant and atmospheric district of Rome.
Add Extra Museum Day
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
If you’re interested in going to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, which are not included on this workshop, please see their official site here: www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en.html Advance booking is required for these museums.
Included
Included on this workshop:
- 24 hours of art instruction
- 6+ hours of museum visits
- Art materials (oil paint, mediums, solvents, canvas and other basics ) will be supplied
- 20-page handbook
- Printed reference images
- Live demonstrations
- Feedback and critique
- Post-workshop follow-up help and support
Not Included
The following items are not included in the workshop fee:
- Paintbrushes, palette, palette knife. You will need to bring these yourself.
- Travel insurance. It is highly recommended that you have your own insurance in case of an emergency or illness.
- Meals. Although we will often have lunch and dinner together as a group, these are not included in the workshop fee.
Art Materials
To avoid any complications on airlines, most art materials and equipment will be provided. However, you are welcome to bring your own. In this case, please download the materials checklist below, so that you know what you might want to bring.
Download Workshop BrochureTerms & Conditions
Please read carefully before enrolling and paying for this workshop. By paying for this workshop, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions below:
DEPOSITS & FEES
- A 50% deposit is required to secure your place on this workshop. The balance of the workshop fee is then required by 31st March 2026.
- Deposits and workshop fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
- Minimum enrolment requirement for this workshop is six participants. Workshop participants will be notified if this number is not reached by 31st March 2026. At that time, you will be given the choice of either enrolling in another workshop, availability permitting, or having your deposit refunded.
- In the event of the cancellation of this workshop for reasons beyond my control, participants are strongly advised to acquire travel insurance that covers the loss of any amounts paid for airfare and accommodation.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
- The workshop hours in studio are covered by public liability insurance. However, it is strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance to cover unexpected illness and medical expenses, trip cancellation, delays, lost or stolen baggage, personal liability, etc.
OIL PAINTS
Oil paints, solvents and mediums (such as mineral spirits, turpentine and linseed oil) will be used on this course, and these have a small and safe degree of toxicity but can emit strong fumes, which may cause headaches, drowsiness and skin irritations.
Reviews
I’d highly recommend Adrian’s Rome Workshop. He excels in a logical and researched approach to achieving Renaissance Oil Masters techniques in a amicable workshop setting resulting in a knowledgeable and memorable week which also included a class group tour of art museums in the city.
– Tara
Adrian is an academically trained painter and teacher who has a wealth of knowledge about the traditional methods of oil painting as well as a knack of explaining it to enthusiastic amateurs. His classes are carefully and thoughtfully designed and show in a way that’s rarely found elsewhere how a modern painter can apply the methods of Raphael or the Impressionists. If you’re serious about improving your technique, Adrian is the teacher for you.
– Rachel
Terrific teacher, have attended several courses and workshops with Adrian, all enjoyable and rewarding. Courses are well planned and resourced with notes and good feedback and back up. Great depth of knowledge shared and methods explained and demonstrated clearly. Would highly recommend.
– Carlyn
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