Italian: Discovering Painter Juana Romani

Discover Juana Romani, an Italian‑born painter who made her name in the artistic world of Belle Époque Paris, a time when women artists were still rare and often overlooked.

From her beginnings as an art model to studying under leading painters and winning critical praise at the Paris Salons, Romani created richly expressive portraits of women that captivated audiences in Europe around 1900.

This lower‑intermediate to intermediate Italian course brings her world to life with interactive, student‑centered activities in pairs and groups, combining language practice with fascinating cultural and artistic insights.

There will be no session 21 May.

About the Tutor

Dr Federica Ferrieri has lived in Northern Ireland since 2010, after spending time in the Netherlands and Greece. She holds a PhD in Modern Greek Language and Literature, and her expertise lies in both the theory and practice of language teaching.

She works as a Civic Engagement Officer at Queen's University Belfast, and she also continues to pursue her passion for teaching foreign languages – mainly Italian. She served as the Italian Honorary Consul in Northern Ireland from 2016 to 2025.

Federica is particularly interested in projects that connect language learning with arts-based approaches, restorative justice, diversity and representation.