Top Italy Art Classes - page 3

Discover what it takes to be an ancient Roman gladiator in Rome. During a hands-on lesson, learn how to fight with authentic weapons of the time while wearing a traditional gladiator tunic and belt (available for rent). Located on the Appian Way, not far from the Colosseum, this class is a unique and interactive way to learn about ancient Roman history and culture.

Discover the art of Venetian glassmaking with this glass-blowing demonstration in Murano. Don’t worry about figuring out how to get there, as a wooden boat transfer is included. Once in the workshop, watch a Venetian family demonstrate how glass is made—with a private guide to provide insightful commentary to expand your knowledge.

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.

Join an Italian artist to create your own watercolor painting of Lake Como, in a setting that’s inspired painters for centuries. Amid the historical gardens of Villa Melzi in Bellagio, you’ll create your own work using little-known techniques under the supervision of Abele Vadacca, a prestigious sculptor and painter. No experience is necessary, and all equipment for the private experience is provided.

Go beyond restaurant dining and dig into Sicily's traditional cuisine on this exclusive chef-led cooking class in central Taormina. Join a professional Sicilian chef to purchase ingredients at the local market, then head back to the restaurant kitchen to get to work. Learn about the history of the regional cuisine as you prepare a 3-course meal from scratch, then sample your handiwork over lunch (served with wine).

An ancient art workshop is an original way to make your own personal souvenir. A moment to use creativity and manual skills. An experience to understand how the ancients worked.

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.

Naples can throw the most careful plans out of whack with anarchic traffic, heat, and crowds. With this skip-the-line guided tour, bypass the often-long ticket lines and break from the drama by going underground, some 130 feet (40 meters) below the city’s historic center. Tour subterranean air-raid shelters, Greek-Roman aqueducts, caves, a garden, and a Roman theater—it’s all part of Naples’ unconventional history.

Explore Milan’s top attractions on a walking tour. Led by a guide, save precious time with skip-the-line entry to the Duomo di Milano, Italy’s largest church, and see Leonardo da Vinci's ‘The Last Supper’. Discover the city’s famous plazas, stroll through the fashion district, and check out popular spots with the locals. Numbers are limited to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

Put pen to paper in a 17th-century art studio in Rome while enjoying some wine during this private life drawing class. Traditional art classes can be intimidating; this experience lets you learn how to draw the human form with guidance from an experienced artist in a more relaxed setting. Enjoy pizza and unlimited wine while creating your artwork.

You will learn to paint with colors and tools like brushes, spatula, canvas, cotton paper with acrylic, watercolor and oil. According to you personal choice of a theme you will develop your artist experience creating your artistic project. You will need to tell me which technique you would like to experience: - Oil painting - Water color - Acrylic painting - Drawing

Explore a unique part of Venice’s history and culture—and enjoy a hands-on art experience that few other visitors get to have—thanks to this small-group mask-making workshop. Make your own way to the centrally located artisan studio, and get ready to create your very own Venetian mask using papier-maché and other provided materials. As you craft, learn insider facts and stories about the city’s mask-making traditions that you wouldn’t otherwise encounter.

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.

The ancient art of engraving, which had its greatest splendor and diffusion in Venice, will have no more secrets! For those who want a unique experience in the ancient world of craftsmanship, I organize individual courses (one or at most two people) to explain and put into practice the basic techniques of engraving. Participants will thus have the opportunity to create a real art print made by them (on their original idea or drawing) and take it home. An experience that they will certainly not forget - in fact, they can hang it in their home! The course includes etching with the drypoint technique on Plexiglas or drypoint on zinc. I will follow you in the choice of subjects, in the preparation of the drawings and during all the processing phases, from the initial study to the processing of the plate up to the final prints. Reservations are accepted by people from the same family or relatives

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.

Secure your entry to the Doria Pamphilj Gallery, a private art collection housed in the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, one of Rome’s most stunning estates. Browse the family-owned collection at your own pace and get first-hand looks at masterworks from Italian artists like Raffaello, Tiziano, and Caravaggio. Your ticket includes a timed entry admission and a downloadable digital map with audio commentary.

A crafting class is a great way to try out a new hobby while also creating a unique souvenir to remember your trip. Learn about the art of crafting stained glass pendants on this private course, located in a central spot near the Botanical Garden in the district of Trastevere.

Our experience allows you not only to admire art, but above all to be able to create it with your own hands. You will learn about animals in Renaissance art and you will be able to model the clay by observing a live animal model.

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.

Step into the fashion world with a half-day personal styling course for women in Milan. Learn about the fashion industry and how to style your clothes with a professional stylist. Study color theories and understand how to style clothes for your body type. Sit down with your teacher over drinks and discuss what you learned during the course.

Basilica San Marco is the most important church in the city. In the altar is the tomb of St Mark the Evangelist. We can visit the Pala d'Oro and the terrace. Hi, my name is Cristina Caragia, I work as a licensed tour guide and I have a degree in architecture here in Venice.

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!

Experience Italy like a true Italian on this hands-on cooking class in a typical family home. Enjoy access foreigners rarely achieve as your host introduces you to homemade bread and olive oil and teaches you to prepare Italy’s signature dish, pasta with ragù (Bolognese) sauce. Choose between lunch and dinner classes: Both include a 3-course meal with wine, and both are limited to just eight travelers.

Rome is home to countless artisan ateliers, and you can experience the city's craftsperson culture with this hands-on leather workshop. Learn techniques and tools for creating a wallet, pouch, keychain, or other leather item with guidance from a seasoned artisan, customizing the design and color to suit your taste. Bring home your personalized creation for a unique souvenir of your time in Rome.