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Art, Painting, Drawing, & Creativity Courses in Italy and Around the World
JOIN JULIAN’S VIRTUAL STUDIO
Join our online community & learn alongside Julian with engaging online lessons
exploring art history, drawing, painting, and more!
Enhance your artistic skills and connect with creative individuals from around the world. Whether you're ready to create a beautiful travel journal, or you're just starting out to learn and have a little fun with the palette, you've come to the right place. Maybe you just need fresh inspiration, or want to connect to unique subjects in the wide world of art history, then we can't wait for you to join our online community.
From Beginner to Professional
Our courses are friendly, open to all levels, and perfect for anyone looking for a guided creative journey with a mix of art history, hands-on technique, and clear instruction.
TRAVEL THROUGH CREATIVITY - Master fundamental skills and techniques, whilst delving deeper into the world of art history. From the Ancient Egyptians via the Italian Renaissance to the modern artists of the new world!
OPTIONAL PERSONAL MENTORSHIP - Receive personalised feedback and guidance from Julian with add-on mentorship blocks. Feel supported as you journey through each course.
SPARK NEW INSPIRATION - With unique course subjects and Julian's engaging stories about the context of paintings and art through history, you'll find new sparks for your creative juices to flow.
For a preview trial, join the Free Starter Membership to get access to sample lessons and be a part of our Virtual Studio Community.
Join the Monthly Membership for access to the full library of course bundles and individual lessons. Plus be a part of our Virtual Studio Community, and get promos off special events!
* SAVE 30% * Join the Annual Membership for access to the full library of course bundles and individual lessons. Plus be a part of our Virtual Studio Community, and get promos off special events!
PRIVATE SESSIONS AVAILABLE
Join in an opportunity to work alongside Julian in his Virtual Studio. Receive private, one-on-one instruction via Zoom. It’s a chance to start and complete a brand new project, hone your technical skills, or refresh some existing work! Choose how and when to use your class time together. AVAILABLE FOR 30 AND 60-MIN SESSIONS.
What Our Guests are Saying
“ Julian is the one of the best teachers I have experienced. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable about art history and art mediums but he is also incredibly encouraging and enabling. I started my course feeling blocked creatively but with his encouragement and ideas he moved me on to a new level. He is also great company. “
Katie James - London, UK
“Choosing Artist in Italy for my painting holiday was the best decision I made all year! With a stunning, magical location, warm and friendly people, absolutely delicious food ( and wine !) and the humour-laced, gently encouraging, ever professional tuition from Julian, I was in heaven for seven days. I came home with renewed confidence in my painting and certainty that I would love to come back.”
Dee Wadham - UK
“I could probably go on for a day about how fabulous the courses are, just book one, I promise you, you will never return home from a place missing it as much. “
Sophie Duckworth - England
“Our clients were delighted, Julian has a keen, well-studied, knowledge of ‘Art History’ and delivers the information/stories with colour, passion and humour. The group’s confidence as artists developed as a result of Julian’s skilful facilitation. Even as proprietors of an established art school, my partner and I came home with new ideas, based on Julian’s presentation process. It was far more than we expected and we are happy to recommend.”
Jenny Tuck, Splashout Studios - Australia
“Whatever artistic talent you have, Julian will find, refine and inspire. On top of all of that you get to know a wonderful warm and caring family, experience friendship, laughter and true connection with the area.”
Marlene Hults - USA
“Thank you, thank you for an experience of a lifetime; one that I will always be grateful for. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”
Delphine Kuiken, Australia
“As an art instructor, Julian’s an extremely perceptive coach and draws on his own considerable talent and experience to guide you to find the truth of your own creative process. I really appreciated how he was able to hone in on the individual needs of each of us in the class to bring out the best from us all. Along with the drawing and painting lessons, he introduced me to the tools available on my camera and computer to help me to create some of the best images I’ve ever produced. It was truly a transformative experience for me. I am freshly inspired and have discovered a new way of ‘seeing’ my photography which has me so excited about further work. “
Katy Rea - Toronto, Canada
“It’s just the combination that worked so well...relaxed atmosphere, personal teaching, fab food, guided tours, beautiful surroundings, great memories! Thank you! The hidden value of our lovely holiday was that the impact of all the lovely things we experienced carries on and on..... it’s hard to place a value on holidays that can give you so much in just a week! “
David and Geraldine Casswell - UK
RESERVE YOUR ART ADVENTURE
Are you ready to book a memorable course in Italy or around the world? Are you ready to take your creativity to the next level under careful guidance? Contact us to ask any questions you may have.
