Top Italy Craft Classes - page 2

Start your artistic journey with this beginner-friendly introduction to oil painting workshop in the heart of Florence. Learn key techniques like mixing colors, creating skin tones, and mastering light and shadow. Inspired by Vermeer’s iconic “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” this hands-on session offers a fun and engaging way to explore art. No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity and curiosity!

Immerse yourself in the wonders of clay with a local artist, in a cozy studio in the heart of Trieste. In this creative workshop, you'll create a decorative plate inspired by the sea using clay and natural materials such as shells and textiles. Thanks to the self-hardening clay you'll be able to take your art with you. Share stories over an Illy coffee and take home an authentic keepsake, made with your own hands and full of emotion.

The Doge's Palace prison near St. Mark's Square is where Casanova was held before his famous escape—a specific and unusual piece of Venetian history that standard walking tours rarely cover. This experience combines a guided visit to the historic prison with a hands-on Carnival mask-making workshop led by a local artisan, with a completed mask to take home at the end.

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!

Making a small work of art with your own hands is a source of great self-esteem and if this is a jewel, you will have the opportunity to always keep it with you, wearing it!

Discover the local tradition of handmade “rust printing” on fabrics. In this workshop, located in the historical centre of Forlì skilled craftsmen carve decorative patterns on pear wood blocks, thus obtaining the printing stamps. The wooden blocks are then soaked with printing dyes. This kind of printing is wash-resistant. The decorative patterns are either traditional symbols of Emilia Romagna’s rural world, such as the rooster, the “caveja” (the traditional wrought iron pivot with allegoric decorations, used to hold yokes in place), wheat spikes or grapes, or original floral or decorative motifs designed by the worskhop itself.

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.

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

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.

Hop on a vintage Vespa for an evening tour of the Eternal City. First stop: Rome’s most iconic landmark, the Colosseum. After a brief stop for gelato and coffee (included), the tour continues with stops at the Mouth of the Truth,  Circus Maximus , Palatine Hill, Saint Peter's Square, and the Gianicolo Hill. An experienced guide does the driving so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the views.

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.

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.

For this private mask-decorating workshop in Venice, arrive at a traditional atelier, and get a blank sand-colored mask that’s ready for your artist eye. Use feathers, sequins, and other materials to make a masterpiece. Your guide will share facts about the history of mask making and can also show you some great techniques to use. Afterward, you’ll get to bring home your decorated mask.

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.

Bring the whole family for a cultural exploration of the National Gallery of Modern Art on this child-friendly private tour with an art historian. After exploring the museum’s various artworks, including masterpieces by Van Gogh and Monet, your kids will have the chance to create their own pieces of art inside the museum, while you learn more about the movements and ideas behind each exhibit.

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.

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.

Get to know Syrcuse’s old town of Ortigia through the unique lens of its traditional artisan workshops with this one-of-a-kind tour. Discover historic craftspeople and ateliers passed down through the generations with an insider guide and learn about Sicilian culture and traditions. Take a break from sightseeing and explore a side of Syracuse and Ortigia that most tourists miss.

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.

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.

Unleash your creativity and get inspired by ancient Roman art during this hands-on ceramic workshop in the heart of Rome. Surrounded by clay, pottery wheels, and modeling tools, learn traditional pottery techniques from passionate artisans. Craft your own masterpiece, guided by expert ceramic masters in a relaxed and inspiring studio environment. No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity!

Having to decide what to see in Syracuse, this cannot be missing. It was 2008 when UNESCO registered the Opera dei Pupi among the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. It was the first Italian heritage to be included on this list. For this reason, if you are wondering what to do in Sicily, one of the simplest answers is to attend such a show: an experience not to be missed. And thanks to SiciLife you can take a real journey into the art of puppeteers.

Arriving in Venice can be a hectic experience.  Enjoy a stress-free start to your vacation with this one-way, private transfer service. You’ll be picked up by a private water taxi at the Santa Lucia Station, if arriving by train, or the Piazzale Roma bus terminal, and then taken directly to your hotel in Venice or Venice Lido. It’s a convenient, customizable way to start your Venetian visit in comfort and style!

Enjoy an evening of opera and traditional Neapolitan folk music with this performance that pairs The Three Tenors with the Mandolin Orchestra of the Neapolitan Mandolin Academy. Listen to famous arias plus rollicking Neapolitan classics like “O’ Sole Mio” and “Funiculì Funiculà” accompanied by mandolin, cello, and grand piano that takes place in the historic Church of St. Paul's Within the Walls.