Watercolors in Venice: painting class with famous artist
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Watercolors in Venice: painting class with famous artist
By Venice Tours Srl
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$89.21
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Ages 6-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 1h 45m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
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- working items, colors, brush, watercolors, water, chair or easel and napkin to clean the brush
- A bookmark for each participant
- Start:
- Fontegoart gallery, Dorsoduro, 1183A, 30123 Venezia VE, ItalyWith the “Gallerie dell’Accademia” ‘s entrance in front of you, go on the right side and follow “Calle Contarini Corfù until you find a small bridge on your right. Cross the bridge and go straight long: after a few meters you will find the artist workshop on your right.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21441P95- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- The customers health is the most important matter for us, the tour operates in according to the Covid-19 National directives in order to guarantee the experiences in a safe environment.
- All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned, and the tour will leave with small groups.
- We only ask the kindness to bring the own mask in case you need to wear it.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 21441P95
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Alan85aa
62 contributions
Oct 2019
Our family of three spent four days in Venice several years ago, so we were interested in a different experience this time around. Our daughter has an art degree and is an accomplished artist, my wife has interest and talent for painting, but I have neither. All three of us signed up for the Watercolors in Venice class. Nicola is an exceptional artist who has a store full of his paintings/products (co-run by his charming wife), and sells his works in museum gift shops. He took us to a location with a great view of a cathedral, several interesting buildings, and a typical Venetian canal. Nicola set each of us up with an easel and everything else we needed to paint a plein air watercolor scene. To our amazement, he walked us through how to sketch the scene, and started the sketch on each of our canvases so we could spend the majority of our time painting. He then worked with each of us to select the right colors for each part of the scene, and explained how to use the medium, and build colors on top of each other to achieve the desired look. Nicola patiently worked with each of us to ensure we all completed our paintings, which back at the shop were packaged carefully for us to take home. He is a kind person, an amazing artist, and a wonderful teacher, and his Watercolors in Venice class was a highlight of our 25-day trip to the Mediterranean.
Written December 16, 2019
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Dear,
thank you very much for the wonderful review!
Nicola would be very glad to read it
Best regards
Written December 17, 2019
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Kim F
2 contributions
Sep 2019
The time went so fast but with Nicola’s help I came close to finishing my painting. The techniques he shared will help me get a jump start on my painting for the next week and a half. I thought seriously about taking the class again! It was great! I highly recommend it!!
Written September 19, 2019
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Thank you very much for the lovely review.
Nicola would be happy.
Written September 20, 2019
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HJBDeal
Ketchikan, AK4 contributions
Nicola’s watercolor class was a fun and unique experience to do in Venice! He was super knowledgable and friendly. Id highly recommend this experience for anyone who’s tired of being herded around like cattle in large tour groups or is looking for something unique to do. Plus you get to keep your work of art as a one of a kind souvenir!
Written September 15, 2019
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Thank you very much!
Written September 19, 2019
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LynnElizabethAZ
Phoenix, AZ62 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
My daughter is an 18-year-old aspiring art student who usually paints with oil. I signed her up for this class as a surprise, so that she could learn a little bit more about watercolor painting. Nicola was the perfect teacher for her – patient, encouraging, and able to give specific instruction about using water colors, as well as valuable feedback as to how she could improve her work. She could not have been more pleased, and neither could I. Thank you, Nicola!
Written June 9, 2024
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Hello!
Thanks for the time spent to leave this nice review.
We are glad that you enjoyed the tour.
See you soon in Venice!
Written June 10, 2024
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alex
New York City, NY1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
This was a perfect experience a highlight of our trip and a wonderful artist and teacher. You MUST do this!
Written August 24, 2023
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Thanks for your kind review
Written August 28, 2023
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Francesco M
Havana, Cuba12 contributions
Apr 2022
having Nicola as a teacher is an honor. I would do that again and again. I really suggest this experience
Written May 26, 2022
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Thanks for your kind review
Written June 1, 2022
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Lily
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Nicola was a perfect teacher, professional and patient. He gave me useful tips to improve my skills and above all we had a great time together !
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
Written May 24, 2019
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Thanks for your kind review Regards
Written May 26, 2019
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anne292011
Brest, France6 contributions
We loved this watercolor class. Totally beginners, Nicola was very patient and very kind with us. We will keep excellent memories of it.
Written November 12, 2023
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Thanks for your kind review
Written November 13, 2023
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Hello, are the classes fit for a 11-year-old girl? Also, do you need previous experience? She is interested in art but is a beginner and still learning how to draw and paint. Thank you
Written May 27, 2022
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