ATELIER MASTERCLASSES
Art Workshops & Masterclasses
Intensive, small-group studio masterclasses in Paris and virtual mentorships taught directly by Aurelia Vance. Learn the alchemy of raw mineral grinding, historical binder formulation, and genuine 24-karat gold water gilding.
2026 – 2027 CURRICULUM
Upcoming Studio Masterclasses
Intermediate to Advanced ArtistsRs. 1,850
The Alchemy of Raw Minerals & 24k Gold Leaf
An Immersive 3-Day Atelier Masterclass in Montmartre, ParisDecember 11 – 13, 2026 (3 Full Days (10:00 – 17:30))
Atelier Aurelia Vance, 14 Rue Lepic, Paris, France
Seats remaining: 3 of 10
Syllabus Overview
- •Day 1: Geological Harvesting & Mineral Grinding on Glass Slabs (Lapis, Malachite, Cinnabar)
- •Day 2: Egg Tempera, Stand Oils, and Cold Wax Medium Formulations
- •Day 3: Water Gilding & Oil Gilding: Applying 24k Florentine Gold Leaf and Sgraffito Techniques
All Levels (Artists, Photographers & Designers)Rs. 950
Large-Format Solar Cyanotype & Botanical Alchemy
Weekend Intensive Workshop on Alternative Photographic PrintingJanuary 23 – 24, 2027 (2 Full Days (10:00 – 16:30))
Atelier Aurelia Vance, Paris & Jardin des Plantes Field Trip
Seats remaining: 5 of 12
Syllabus Overview
- •Day 1: Chemistry of Iron Salts, Paper Selection, Coating Heavy 640gsm Arches Paper
- •Day 2: Solar Exposure Timing, Botanical Composition, Gold and Tannin Toning Baths
Open to All Dedicated PaintersRs. 650
Intuitive Spatial Abstraction & Heavy Impasto
4-Week Global Online Intensive & Bi-Weekly Studio CritiquesFebruary 1 – February 28, 2027 (4 Weeks (Weekly Live Seminars + 1-on-1 Portfolio Reviews))
Live Interactive Virtual Atelier (Worldwide Access)
Seats remaining: 8 of 20
Syllabus Overview
- •Week 1: Developing an Idiosyncratic Visual Language Beyond Trends
- •Week 2: Heavy Knife Impasto: Structural Tension and Drying Dynamics
- •Week 3: Composition as Musical Rhythms and Spatial Balance
- •Week 4: 1-on-1 Individual Studio Critique & Career Navigation