Top Florence Art & Culture Classes - page 2

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.

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.

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.

See the highlights of Florence without worrying about getting lost on this comprehensive walking tour. Stroll around the historic monuments of Piazza della Republica and Piazza della Signoria, cross the landmark Ponte Vecchio bridge, and admire the opulent Pitti Palace and the Duomo. Make the most of your time with timed entry to the Accademia to view Michelangelo's world-famous David sculpture.

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.

Experience the true flavor of the Tuscan countryside and taste wine without the worry of driving on this Chianti wine tour from Florence. Visit local wineries in scenic villages to sample revered Tuscan wines and learn winemaking secrets, or enhance your day with a morning cooking class and prepare traditional Tuscan recipes paired with premium wines.

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.

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.

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 guidebooks with local history and insider tips. Upgrade to include a tour of the Uffizi Gallery.

Escape the crowds and discover the authentic side of Florence inside your artisan leather workshop. Create your own wallet using premium rescued deadstock leather, and learn traditional leatherworking techniques from local artisans. In just 45 minutes, you’ll take home a unique handmade piece and a memorable Florentine experience.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

Your experience begins inside an authentic art atelier in Florence, where Eva will welcome you and introduce you to ceramic painting and the materials you'll use during the session. After choosing your ceramic piece, you'll begin decorating it with colors, patterns and personal details. You can take inspiration from Tuscan nature and traditional motifs or create your own original design. Eva will guide you throughout the process, offering artistic advice and practical support while leaving plenty of space for your individual creativity. As you paint, you'll enjoy a glass of Tuscan wine and a small aperitivo in a convivial atmosphere designed for creativity and connection. At the end of the session, your ceramic piece will be professionally fired and prepared for collection. Please note: the ceramic piece needs to be fired in a kiln and will be ready for collection after approximately one week. Shipping can be arranged for an additional fee.

Skip the long general-admission lines at Florence’s Accademia Gallery with this timed-entry admission ticket. Ideal for travelers with limited time to dedicate to sightseeing, save time and get straight to the gallery's displays. Explore the works of Michelangelo, including the original "David" statue, Botticelli, and other master artists at your own pace.

This private lesson teaches photography skills and encourages your creativity and photographic development. Whether you are just starting, a hobbyist or have years of experience, our team of professional photographers will find excellent photographic opportunities for all kinds of interests for you to shoot, from landmarks and people watching to hidden secrets and great views over the city. Take advantage of the one-on-one experience of our private and personalized tour to develop your own creative vision.

Paint the same piece step by step with a professional gallery artist, unlimited wine and aperitivo included, in Sant'Ambrogio, Florence.

Engage in a unique outdoor painting session in the picturesque Montespertoli countryside, where the stunning Tuscan Hills serve as your canvas.