25 credits towards the ICAA Certificate in Classical Architecture for attendance at the Verona Drawing Tour; 20 credits towards the ICAA Certificate in Classical Architecture for Villa Saraceno Drawing Tour
The ICAA’s Christopher H. Browne Drawing Tours are a reimagining of the long tradition of designers traveling—both domestically and abroad—to study and document precedents in order to inform and inspire the design of new buildings and places. The Drawing Tours aim to enhance practitioners’ knowledge and skills in creative and informed applications of the classical tradition. Each program is guided by leading architects in classical design. Instructors will explore a carefully-curated itinerary of drawing and study sites that introduce participants to the unique design characteristics of the city.These programs are especially designed for emerging practitioners who have some prior experience working in traditional design, and are looking to expand the breadth of precedents that they can utilize in practice throughout their careers. The Drawing Tours are also frequently attended by established designers, artists, and all those looking to generally broaden their knowledge of classical design precedents.
The 2025 iteration of the ICAA's International Drawing Tour focuses on northern Italy, and is split into two sessions: an investigation of the architecture and urban design of Verona, and a special advanced study of the architecture of the Palladian Villa Saraceno (Providence of Vicenza).
The Christopher H. Browne Verona Drawing Tour, taking place May 23 - 26, 2025, will examine the rich architectural history of Verona through drawing and discussion. Please note that participants must make their own travel, accommodation, and meal arrangements (with the exception of a few group meals) for the Verona Drawing Tour; the group will meet on-site at a variety of drawing locations throughout the program.The Christopher H. Browne Villa Saraceno Drawing Tour, taking place May 27 - 30, 2025, will be fully on-site at Villa Saraceno--approximately one hour by car from the city of Verona. Villa Saraceno, built by Andrea Palladio around 1550, provides a special advanced-level opportunity to fully explore an important Palladian precedent over the course of several days. Accommodation and meals at the Villa are included in registration (with several non-residential spaces also available at a lower rate).
Please note that these two programs require separate registration, and may be taken together or separately.
It is recommended that participants have experience with architectural field drawing, or have taken a Measured Drawing and/or Analytical Drawing skills class with the ICAA, prior to attending a Drawing Tour. Instructors will provide an introduction to each site and demonstrations of relevant drawing techniques, as well as informally assist with participant questions throughout the program. However, the Drawing Tour is intended as an advanced study of precedents rather than a formal course in fundamental field drawing or plein air watercolor techniques.
The Christopher H. Browne Drawing Tours honor the generosity, leadership, and legacy of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art’s late Trustee, Mr. Christopher H. Browne. The ICAA is pleased to award four scholarships to drawing tour students or emerging professionals annually in the name of Mr. Browne, a long-time supporter and champion of classicism. Scholarship recipients will receive the moniker “Christopher H. Browne Scholars."Additional scholarships are generously made available through the Benton Family Foundation to support the growth and development of the ICAA's Teaching Assistant program. Recipient students and emerging professionals learn drawing skills from precedents during the Drawing Tours, and later apply these skills as Teaching Assistants--and potential instructors--in ICAA programs.The following materials are required for consideration for a scholarship:
Click here to view the scholarship application form and submit your application materials.
The final deadline for scholarship applications is Monday, March 3, 2025. Applicants will be notified of decisions by the end of March 24, 2025.
Questions regarding the ICAA's courses may be directed via email to [email protected]; via phone to 212-730-9646 ext. 112; or via mail to our National Office at 20 West 44th Street, Suite 310, New York, NY 10036.
Typically a combination of students and professionals attend.
Yes, absolutely. Most evenings can be spent exploring on your own or with fellow participants.
The ICAA does not provide materials, but will provide a full materials list at least one month before the course. Typically, the cost of materials is between $100 and $200.
No. Programs are designed to introduce a broad range of skills and experiences which is only possible through full participation.
You may refer to the ICAA's cancellation policy [here.]