Drawing Like the Masters: A Renaissance Workshop in Florence

In this rare workshop, Dr. Alan Pascuzzi—artist, art historian, and author of Michelangelo’s Drawings: The Science of Attribution—opens his Florence studio to share centuries-old drafting secrets he’s mastered through:

• Decades of study in the world’s greatest collections (Uffizi, Louvre, British Museum)

• Meticulous reconstruction of Michelangelo’s techniques using period-accurate materials

• Academic rigor paired with a practicing artist’s insight

You’ll Experience:

1. The Delicate Precision of Silverpoint
   - Prepare your own parchment with ground bone ash, as Renaissance apprentices did
   - Draw with a silver stylus that leaves traces impossible to erase (just as Leonardo preferred)

2. The Drama of Feather Quill & Ink
   - Cut and sharpen a quill to replicate Dürer’s bold cross-hatching
   - Mix iron-gall ink—the same that shaded Raphael’s preparatory sketches

3. The Expressive Power of Chalk
   - Work with pietra rossa and pietra nera (red and black chalks) used by Michelangelo for his famed figura serpentinata studies
   - Learn why these materials revolutionized compositional sketching

Take Home:

• Your completed drawings on traditional paper

• A handbook of Renaissance techniques

Who Should Attend?

• Travelers tired of passive museum visits

• Artists seeking historical techniques

• Art historians craving tactile understanding

"Most people see Renaissance drawings behind glass—you’ll leave knowing how to make them."

Practical Details:

• Duration: 3 hours

• Group Size: Max 8 (materials provided)

• Location: San Frediano studio (15 mins from Ponte Vecchio)

Pricing (includes all materials):

• 1 Guest: €250

• 2 Guests: €235 each

• 3 Guests: €223 each

• 4 Guests: €213 each

• 5 Guests: €200 each

• 6 Guests: €192 each

• 7 Guests: €179 each

• 8 Guests: €175 each