Top Florence Art & Culture Classes - page 2

Make the most of your time in Florence, and avoid missing key highlights, with a guided tour that includes convenient timed entry to the Accademia Gallery. Also visit the highlights of the historic center on a walking tour that goes beyond the guidebook with local history and insider tips. For the ultimate cultural experience, upgrade to include a tour of the Uffizi Gallery (admission included)

Discover your inner Renaissance artist in the historic heart of Florence. Lose yourself in the creative process as you learn how to handle clay, sculpt with accuracy, and create your own masterpiece under the watchful eye of a professional artist. This comprehensive small group course spans five days with a morning or afternoon start time.

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 Florence’s charm with an intimate en plein air painting workshop led by an experienced artist and guide. Set in inspiring locations like Piazza Santo Spirito or Giardino delle Rose, this session blends art history with hands-on instruction in watercolor or acrylic techniques. Capture the city’s beauty on canvas and leave with your own handmade masterpiece, an unforgettable, personal keepsake of your time in Florence.

Your proposal deserves more than ordinary photos — it deserves magic, romance, and timeless elegance. With over 10 years of experience, I know how to capture your love story against the stunning backdrop of Florence. Here’s what sets this experience apart: -Insider Knowledge: I know the most private and romantic spots, perfect for an intimate, crowd-free proposal. - Perfect Timing: I’ll guide you to the best time of day for natural light and cinematic images. - Posing & Direction: I’ll help with poses, angles, and movement so you look natural, confident, and radiant. - Tailored Experience: Every session is designed just for you, whether it’s a surprise proposal or engagement. - High-Quality Results: You’ll receive 50 high-resolution, professionally edited photos capturing your love story in Florence. By booking with me, you’re not just hiring a photographer — you’re investing in a stress-free, carefully curated experience that captures your proposal in a truly unforgettable way.

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.

Participating in this lesson will allow you to make a jump in the passage in the Florentine Rinascimento, scoprendo tutti i segreti della sculpture e delle tecniche tradizionali Italiane. NOTE: All our information is private, please contact our office to agree to the details based on your needs and availability of the studio. Generally available 10-13; 14-17 and 17.30-20.30 our staff will be sure to come and see you!

Break up your sightseeing in Florence and learn how frescoes are created during this hands-on and private fresco painting workshop. Practice the techniques used by Renaissance masters with tips from your instructor as you create a unique work of art to take home with you. The private class can be tailored to your skill level: choose a beginner, intermediate, or advanced course.

Take a break from the tourist crowds in Florence and venture into the Tuscan countryside to forge jewelry at a local workshop—a one-of-a-kind experience. Learn how to craft a one-of-a-kind piece of silver jewelry from scratch with the guidance of a craft instructor: from melting the metal to polishing the finished piece. Experience the goldsmith tradition of Tuscany first hand and create a special souvenir to take home.

What makes this experience unique: • Exclusive & always private — hosted in a genuine Renaissance palazzo in the heart of Florence, walkable from anywhere in the historic center • Master craftsmen by your side — our artisans guide you through every single step of the process, from the first cut to the final stitch • Fully personalized — add your initials in 22kt gold leaf, silver, or traditional fire engraving • Premium materials only — genuine vegetable-tanned leather from certified Tuscan tanneries • Available in 6 languages — English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese and French

Immerse yourself in a Florentine artist of the past and unleash your creativity with the guidance of an experienced master who will explain step by step how to create your own painting that will portray the most characteristic symbol of Florence: the Florentine lily! Crafty your own lily using the techniques of the great painters of the past and learn while having fun in the studio of a local artist and painting professor. You'll be able to take the painting you created with Andrea's guidance home with you and give it to a friend or relative, or keep it as a unique and indelible memory of your trip. Get your hands dirty by putting art into practice in the city of art par excellence. What place is better than this? This experience is suitable for everyone and you don't need any kind of skill or experience to try your hand at it

Capture memories to last a lifetime on this private photoshoot with your nearest and dearest around Florence, Italy. Whether you’d like photographs of you and your partner looking your best on a romantic vacation, or you want to capture your family’s Florence adventure, this professional photographer is here to help photograph you at your best angles.

Immerse yourself in the world of goldsmithing – a special experience in the countryside Whether with friends or with your partner – an unforgettable workshop awaits you in my workshop in Tuscany: Together you will discover the fascinating world of goldsmithing, a heart of Florentine tradition. From melting the precious metal to rolling, drawing, hammering and sawing to filing, soldering, grinding and polishing. In just a few hours you will forge your own ring – a real one-off that will bring a lot of joy to yourself or a loved one. If you want, you can also bring old silver or gold. Together we melt it down and create something new. Previous knowledge? You don't have to. Just joy in design and desire for a special experience. Anyone can do it – and everyone goes home with a bright smile and a self-forged ring. In between, it gins a regional snack.

Florence is one of Earth’s greatest art cities. Whether you already paint or haven’t touched a brush since school, join a working artist in a light-filled palazzo in the heart of the historic center for this 15-hour, 5-morning course. Learn about materials, methods, and color mixing, set up your own still life, sketch it, and paint. Leave with a unique artwork and the confidence to continue your journey back home.

The world-class museums in Florence are an inspiration for many aspiring artists, but most painting classes last just a few hours. Go deeper and learn the techniques used by great painters over the centuries during this 5-morning hands-on workshop led by a professional artist and instructor. Copy an Old Master's work to enhance your skills, whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, and come away with a completed painting to take home with you.

Our experience allows you not only to admire art, but to be able to create it with your own hands. You will learn the history and secrets of a majestic work together with the expert guidance of the sculptor Octavio Palomino. 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!

Fresco painting is one of Florence's great art forms, but most visitors to the birthplace of the Renaissance limit themselves to admiring the great frescoes adorning the city's churches and palaces. With this hands-on workshop, discover the materials and techniques artists used centuries ago to create their masterpieces. Learn how to apply natural pigments on fresh plaster with traditional spatulas, producing your own work of fresco art to take home as a Florentine souvenir.

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.

This experience stands out because it combines, in a single activity, three authentic elements of Tuscany: a historic castle in the heart of Chianti, a gourmet tasting and a ceramics workshop. Unlike the classic wine tastings, here the participants are not only spectators, but protagonists: in addition to visiting the Castello Sonnino and tasting selected wines, they can create and decorate by hand their ceramic object with Ceramiche Corsini, a historic reality active since 1957. The value of the experience lies precisely in this exclusive combination of culture, taste and creativity, which allows you to experience Tuscany in an authentic way and bring home a unique and personal memory.

For the first time you will have the opportunity to visit a leather bag factory. They will shows us the models it creates for fashion giants, bags and accessories which are then displayed for sale in the most famous streets in the world: Champs-Elysées, Fifth Avenue , Rodeo Drive, and many more. Vanessa, the hostess, will explain to us all, absolutely all the secrets and hard work that lie behind the glamorous facade of the great Made in Italy brands, with the help of a virtual reality experience. We will be able to handle the prototypes created for the great fashion houses of the world, we will be able to manufacture a small object ourselves and we will also have the opportunity to purchase bags and accessories. Subsequently we will visit the villa and the cellars of a historic farm and taste the genuine food typical of the Tuscan countryside, with a tasting of exclusive Chianti wine!

Beato Angelico, or Fra Angelico, was both a master painter and a Dominican friar, turning spiritual devotion into art. This private tour explores his most iconic works at the Museo di San Marco, the former convent where they were created. On the main staircase, The Annunciation greets visitors with its serene composition, as angel and Virgin meet in silent grace. In the friars’ dormitory, each cell holds a sacred fresco, such as the Crucifixion, Adoration of the Magi, and Transfiguration, designed for reflection. The Chapter Hall’s Crucifixion with Saints presents devotion on a monumental scale, while the Coronation of the Virgin radiates light, color, and harmony. The Madonna and Child with Saints blends Gothic elegance with Renaissance perspective. The museum also features Michelozzo’s library, one of the first public libraries of the Renaissance, and the cell of Girolamo Savonarola. San Marco is more than a museum: it is a sanctuary where art, faith, and contemplation meet.

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.

Live an authentic experience in the heart of Chianti, unique because it combines art and wine in one path. You will not just be spectators: you will become protagonists, creating with your own hands a ceramic object DA take with you as a special souvenir. To make the experience even more unforgettable will be the visit to the winery and the tasting of local wines with typical light lunch, immersed in the beauty of a Tuscan farmhouse. A rare opportunity to discover the real Tuscany, far from the common tourist routes, in direct contact with local artisans and producers who have kept these traditions for generations.

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.