The Stones of Venice Workshop

John Ruskin was one of the most relevant artists drawing Italy cities, and, especially, Venice. His passion for the city started when he did a family tour to Venice during his childhood. The work he left

has been analyzed by historians and artists until today. Now, in 2018, for the first time, Palazzo Ducale organized an exhibition that claims to be the most completed about John Ruskin’s drawings made in Italy. For any urban sketcher or drawing lover, this is a unique opportunity to see Ruskin’s work and his sketchbooks, learn from them about sketching techniques, written notes, points of view, details, and buildings.

John Ruskin Exhibition banner at Pallazio Ducale

This workshop will be divided into three moments:

1. A guided visited tour at Palazzo Ducale

2. Learning from original and historical drawings

3. Finding and Sketching John Ruskin’s views of Venice

Learning goals

1. Understand how relevant is the work of John Ruskin;

2. Visit Palazzo Ducale and have a guided tour about Ruskin’s work;

3. How to learn from an artist and traveller work;

4. Understand drawing as a way to preserve the city;

5. Improve your drawing skills;

6. Learn how to select parts of what we see on a page;

7. Learn how to use the sketchbook as a laboratory to take notes and do experiences;

8. Experience the advantages of group learning and seeing the many paths to success;

9. Visit and sketch Venice with John Ruskins “eyes”.

Mário Linhares, Piazza San Marco

Detailed Schedule:

Supply list:

– Sketchbook;

– Black waterproof pen;

– Graphite pencils;

– Watercolor set, water brush and watercolor brush;

– Stool;

– All the other materials you like to use.

More info and registrations: linhares.mr@gmail.com

Price: 90,00€ 

(exhibition ticket + guided tour + workshop)

Considering all organizational logistics, there are no refunds.

More examples from John Ruskin:

John Ruskin, Ca’ d’Oro, 1845

John Ruskin, Window of Ca’ Foscari, 1845

John Ruskin, Ponte dei Pugni a Santa Fosca, 1849

Examples from the instructor:

Mário Linhares, View over Grand Canal and Lagoon, 2016

Mário Linhares, Panorama over Venice from Giudecca, 2016 

Mário Linhares, Campo del Santissimo Redentore – Giudecca, 2016

Mário Linhares, Campo di SS Giovanni e Paolo, 2016

About the instructor:

Mário Linhares (Lisbon, Portugal) studied at the Artistic School António Arroio. Holds a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Design, an academic graduation in Equipment Design at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Lisbon, and a master’s degree in Visual Arts Education. Draws compulsively and idealizes artistic and humanitarian projects. Is married, have one son, and draws on the sketchbooks his wife makes. Enjoys walking, taking public transportation and discussing ideas with friends. He founded Urban Sketchers Portugal chapter in 2009. Blog | USk posts | USkP posts | Instagram

Book now your place in this workshop:

Considering all organizational logistics, there are no refunds.