Top Florence Art & Culture Classes

Florentine wood inlay is one of the city's many traditional crafts, but most visitors overlook this historic art form. Go beyond sightseeing and shopping and experience Florence's artisan culture with this hands-on wood inlay class. Join an experienced artisan in their tiny workshop to learn how to pierce, cut, and shade to and create an original inlaid wood composition in just a few hours. This private experience and intimate location ensure one-on-one instruction ideal for all ages and skill levels.

Take a break from sightseeing and get hands-on in this small-group, wallet-making workshop in Florence. Join a local designer who guides you through the process of crafting a wallet from scratch, with a choice of leather, colors, and details to make it your own. Perfect for friends, couples, or solo adventurers seeking a unique, interactive activity.

Create your own signature scent in the heart of Florence during a perfume masterclass with a master perfumer at the historic Antica Erboristeria San Simone. Step into a centuries-old apothecary and discover the art of fragrance-making, inspired by the Renaissance alchemists. Craft your personalized 30ml perfume using rare essences, and take home both your custom blend and a certificate to commemorate the experience. A unique and sensory journey awaits.

Find your inner Renaissance artist in the historic heart of Florence. This outdoor class takes inspiration from the sights and sounds of the city, and offers seasoned pros and beginners alike the chance to put paintbrush to paper. Perch amongst the buildings and get a helping hand from your instructor on composition, perspective, and color, and walk away with a pencil drawing and watercolor painting to remember the trip.

Tuscany has been known for its pottery since ancient times, and with this hands-on class you’ll enjoy an introduction to traditional Tuscan “majolica” in just a few hours. Head to a family-run workshop in Montelupo, a village known for its pottery production since the Renaissance. Visit a real pottery factory and learn about Italian techniques then create your own masterpiece that you can take home alongside a master potter.

A unique, hands-on experience where you create your own signature perfume inside an authentic Florentine perfume atelier.

Take a break from the crowded sightseeing spots in Florence and relax in a quiet studio to learn the secrets behind painting or sculpting on this small-group art lesson. Enjoy hands-on instruction from a professional sculptor or a classically trained painter in an inspiring, sun-filled workshop. Learn ancient and modern techniques, and work on your own creation, painting with oils or sculpting with clay. Classes are suitable for beginners and experts alike.

Uncover Florence’s artisan legacy through an experience that blends history, creativity, and craftsmanship. You may begin with an optional guided walking tour of the Oltrarno district, exploring the historic streets where leather and textile traditions have thrived since the Middle Ages. The experience continues at the PIERO TUCCI Boutique with a hands-on sustainable leather workshop. Guided by experts, you’ll assemble and personalize your own accessory using carefully selected materials, creating a unique piece inspired by Florentine design. Includes optional walking tour, leather workshop, welcome drink, and a Polaroid photo in a leather cover. - Guided walking tour of the Oltrarno district with a local expert (if option selected) - Participate in a sustainable leather workshop at PIERO TUCCI Boutique - Create and personalize your own accessory - Includes a welcome drink and Polaroid photo in a leather cover

Don't just view artistic masterpieces during your trip to Florence—have the special opportunity to make your own, thanks to this beginner-friendly clay sculpture class. Led by your artist guide, and with just a small group for company, learn to create a classical figure sculpture using traditional techniques. Master new skills, and leave the workshop with your own take-home creation.

Blend raw ingredients like oud, orange blossom, and sandalwood at this small-group perfume-making workshop in the heart of Florence. Guided by a professional perfumer, you’ll learn the art of crafting a signature scent while discovering the rich history of fragrance. End your unforgettable experience with a 30ml bottle of your own bespoke perfume—capturing your memories in every spray.

With a front-row view of the iconic Ponte Vecchio, this Paint and Wine experience is unlike any other in Florence. Set in a charming studio overlooking the Arno River, you’ll be guided step-by-step to create your own painting — no experience needed! Choose your subject on arrival and let your creativity unfold while sipping on exquisite wines, including a unique organic blackberry wine. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, you’ll enjoy a warm, relaxed atmosphere perfect for unwinding and expressing yourself. Leave with a colorful, hand-painted souvenir and the memory of creating art just steps away from Florence’s most famous bridge.

Pick up a few must-know phrases in Italian to navigate the country and connect with locals surrounded by the lush Renaissance Boboli Gardens with this private experience. Meet your guide for a stroll through the gardens to learn about their history and get coached with basic Italian language pointers along the way. Then relax and enjoy Tuscan specialties over an informal picnic.

It can be hard to choose the perfect souvenir of Italy. Design your own and unleash your creativity in a small-group jewelry-making class in Florence’s historic center. Work with metalsmithing tools, silver- or gold-plated wire, and gemstones to weave an intricate design using an ancient wire-knitting technique, then leave with a piece that reflects Renaissance craftsmanship and your own inspiration.

Visiting Florence's museums and palaces can get tiring, even for the most ardent art lover. Take an art-focused break with this hands-on craft workshop, and create a miniature version of Brunelleschi's landmark dome with colorful papers, trim, wood, and other crafting materials. Ideal for beginners and experienced crafters of all ages, this short class leaves you plenty of time to sightsee, and you'll have a completed dome souvenir to take home at the end of the experience.

Take a break from sightseeing and tap into your artistic side with this paper marbling workshop in Florence. Held in a centrally located art studio, this creative class introduces you to a Renaissance-era craft still alive today. In a small group setting with more personal attention, learn about traditional materials, color mixing, and swirling techniques before creating your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Discover the many delights of Tuscany’s wine country on this small-group tasting tour from Florence. Travel along beautiful hillside roads through vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. Visit 2 top-rated wineries in the famed Chianti Classico region, tour the cellars and learn how wine is produced using traditional methods. Taste different wines, along with olive oil and Tuscan specialties like fresh cheeses and bruschetta. Group size is limited to twenty-five participants for a more personalized experience.

Our artistic atelier has been offering lessons and workshops since 2018. Our artistic experiences are designed for all people who love art and are suitable for all levels and ages. Our goal is to spread traditional techniques in the contemporary panorama, encouraging travelers to rediscover their own essence born in Florence, cradle of Renaissance art. Furthermore, with this type of artistic experience, we intend to offer each participant a unique and educational adventure, which at the same time gives emotions, in order to make their stay in Florence unforgettable. So all you have to do is book your favorite artistic experience and we'll take care of the rest! NOTE: all our lessons are private, once booked you will be contacted by our office to arrange times based on your needs and the availability of the atelier. Generally 10-13 are available; 2-5pm and 5.30-8.30pm our staff will try to help you!

The Renaissance capital of Florence is particularly magical after sunset. Capture the city during the most romantic time of day with this private evening photo tour that covers both iconic sights and quiet neighborhoods. Improve your photography skills with tips from your photographer guide, whether you’re a beginner or advanced. Learn lighting, composition, and other night photography techniques for both digital and smartphone cameras.

Flex your creative muscles as you gaze upon a beautiful vista of Florence’s rolling hills from Marignolle, just outside the city center. At the garden of local microbrewery La Birraia di Marignolle you will learn how to paint the idyllic scene before you from a professional artist as you sample beer or wine and bruschetta. Spend an evening enjoying this beautiful natural environment in a unique way.

During our journey we will stop in some of the most fascinating and picturesque places in Florence, where you will have the opportunity to capture the essence of these unique scenarios through drawing. You will discover that the act of drawing not only fixes the image in your memory, but makes the memory more vivid and intense than a simple photograph. You will remember with precision not only the moment, but also the emotions you felt while you traced the lines on the sheet. Looking at the city through the eyes of artists allows you to capture details and nuances that normally escape the common gaze, the emotions they arouse, the harmonies hidden between lights and shadows, and the stories that shine through from every corner. At the end of this experience, not only will you have learned to observe Florence with new eyes, but you will be able to apply this new perspective to your city too, rediscovering the beauty hidden in the details that often go unnoticed.

Immerse yourself in centuries of Florentine perfume tradition—and learn the art of perfume-making—during this hands-on workshop in the heart of Florence. Make your own way to the venue, located in a historic, 18th-century workshop. Learn the history of perfumery, various techniques and tips, and enjoy the opportunity to create your very own bespoke scent, in the form of a perfume or reed diffuser, which you can take home with you at the end of class.

Experience the true flavor of the Tuscan countryside and go wine tasting without having to drive on this Chianti wine tour from Florence. Led by a professional tour escort, visit local wineries in scenic villages to sample revered Tuscan wines and learn winemaking secrets. Alternatively, enhance your day with a morning cooking class preparing traditional Tuscan recipes paired with premium wines.

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