El Taller del Aire Academy
An artistic education to learn to see, understand and create.
News at El Taller del Aire
Intensive live portrait course with Ester Lloveres.
Live Portrait: Three-Chalk Drawing Technique
A 4-session intensive course with Ester Lloveres, focused on live portrait drawing and the traditional three-chalk technique.
An artistic education to learn to see, understand and create.
Located in Madrid, one of Europe’s great cultural capitals, El Taller del Aire offers high-level artistic training based on the atelier tradition, the study of working from life, and a deep understanding of works of art.
Our teaching brings together drawing, painting, art history and philosophy within a single educational path. We understand art not only as a technical skill, but as a form of knowledge that allows students to observe the world more deeply, understand human experience and develop their own voice.
Inspired by the historical model of learning alongside a master, the school brings together artistic practice, technical rigour, visual culture and critical reflection to train artists capable of mastering their craft and building a meaningful relationship with creation.
At the heart of the academy is a three-year professional training program that progressively leads students from the fundamentals of drawing to the development of personal projects.
Professional Training in Drawing and Painting
Based on intensive work from life, rigorous observation of form, and the study of light and colour, this program offers exceptional preparation for those who wish to dedicate themselves seriously to artistic practice.
High-Level Artistic Training
The program combines the technical demands of the great traditional ateliers with personalised attention and small groups, supporting each student’s development according to their abilities and interests.
Drawing and Painting Through Craft
The training is based on working from life, continuous studio practice and a technical understanding of form, light and colour.
Art History and Thought
Artistic practice is accompanied by solid training in art history and philosophy, allowing students to understand works within a broader cultural tradition.
Developing a Personal Voice
The aim is to train artists capable of mastering their craft, building judgement and developing a meaningful relationship with their own creative work.
El Taller del Aire, an Art Renewal Center Approved Academy
El Taller del Aire is a drawing and painting academy in Madrid approved by the Art Renewal Center. This international recognition certifies a teaching model focused on figurative art, drawing from life and rigorous technical training.
Teaching Based on Practice and Technical Mastery
Our approach focuses on the continuous practice of drawing and painting from life, the development of technical mastery and the structured learning of figurative art, with individual guidance throughout each student’s progress.
International Recognition in Figurative Art
Approval by the Art Renewal Center places the academy within an international network of art schools specialising in realistic drawing and painting, linked to demanding standards in artistic training.
Teachers at El Taller del Aire Academy
At El Taller del Aire, teaching is led by active artists specialised in realistic drawing and painting, who work from daily professional practice and guide each student’s learning with clear technical criteria.
Learning Drawing and Painting with Active Artists
Teaching is based on the professional practice of each teacher, allowing students to receive genuine artistic training.
Individual Guidance
Each student receives continuous corrections and technical guidance to progress steadily throughout their training.
Alberto Donaire
Painter with 40 years of professional experience.
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Jacobo Alcalde
Painter specialising in the traditional techniques of the great masters.
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Tomás Lucas
Painter interested in the relationship between painting and photography, pictorial tradition and contemporary representation.
Ester Lloveres
Painter and teacher with extensive experience.
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Ana Moreno
She is part of the El Taller del Aire team and works in communication and support for the academy’s activities.
Other Courses at the Academy
In addition to the main program, El Taller del Aire Academy offers flexible weekly drawing and painting classes in Madrid for all levels, as well as specialised advanced courses for experienced students and drawing and painting classes for children. Our offer is completed by the weekly subject “Understanding Art”, focused on art history and theoretical training.
Drawing and Painting for Adults
Weekly classes for beginners and amateurs who want to learn drawing and painting with method and continuity.
Painting and Drawing for Children
An artistic introduction adapted to each child’s learning pace.
Enrique Gancedo Garcia
My two children, aged 7 and 11, have been attending for years and they love it. There is a very good atmosphere among children and adults, and they learn a lot.
Graham
We have lost count of how many years our daughter has been coming to this wonderful art school. It is a luxury to have a place like this in the neighbourhood.
Angeles Contreras
The classes by the humanist artist Alberto Donaire are extraordinary. El Taller del Aire is an oasis of knowledge, culture and art.