Top Italy Painting Classes - page 3

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.

Go beyond simply admiring Caravaggio's works in Rome's museums and learn the technique behind his groundbreaking chiaroscuro style with this hands-on painting workshop. Join a professional artist and a small group in a Roman atelier to put brush to canvas, creating your own work under the careful guidance of our instructor. You'll have a finished work of art plus newly honed artistic skills to take home with you.

Painting session in the vineyard with guided tasting of 4 Fasol Menin wines, let your creativity travel and paint from scratch! You don't need to know how to paint, just bring your imagination! The activity is not private, on site you will find everything you need to paint without worries.

Immerse yourself in the ancient art of Roman mosaics in a hands-on workshop. Learn traditional techniques, use natural marble, and create your own mosaic masterpiece to take home from an authentic mosaic studio.

Discover the beauty of Lake Como through open air painting, a unique opportunity to capture breathtaking landscapes and enchanting atmospheres. With excursions available from Lecco to Colico, you can paint in mini-groups of 2 to 5 people, ensuring an intimate and personal experience, or join larger groups. From spring to autumn, each session offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in nature while developing your artistic skills in a challenging and inspiring setting.

Step into a hidden Venetian atelier and enjoy an evening of creativity, wine, and social connection. Sip fine Italian wine while bringing your own canvas to life, sharing laughs and inspiration with fellow guests. Surrounded by candlelit décor, vintage mirrors, and hand-crafted tables, you’ll create a unique painting to take home—a memorable experience in the heart of Venice.

This isn't just a painting class, and it isn't just a drink — it's Italy's aperitivo ritual told through a paintbrush. Over a relaxed 2 hours, you'll paint your own Aperol Spritz on canvas while sipping the real thing, and hear the story of a drink born right here in the Veneto. No artistic skill needed — just a taste for living Italy the way Italians do, and a hand-painted souvenir to prove you did.

Making a ceramic "piece" on the Amalfi Coast and knowing the majolica technique means entering the world of great local traditions, which have made us famous all over the world for the creation of real works of art. The course will take place in one of our stores in Positano, along a small road overlooking the sea, and a taste of local limoncello will make the experience even more "local"! We will take care of the necessary material and the shipment of the object made after cooking, all that you will take with you at the end of this experience is a part of the local culture and a nice souvenir photo! We have been producing and selling handcrafted ceramics in Positano since 1948, and make use of professionals who will be able to make you live a truly unique experience!

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

Take a break from an unforgiving sightseeing schedule to unleash your creative side during a private life drawing workshop with a local artist in Milan. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, this private class promises one-to-one guidance to improve your drawing skills with a live model to work from.

Avoid heavy traffic and cover more ground than walking tours with these daily regular and electric bike rentals in Rome. Pick up your rental near Termini, the city’s central train station—from there it’s a short ride to the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Explore the city in full freedom, access even hidden streets and alleys, and avoid having to even think about parking.

Don’t just snap pictures of Venice’s stunning scenery; interpret the sights of the Floating City in your own way during an outdoor painting class with a local artist. Rather than sitting inside, draw inspiration from what’s right in front of you as you set up your easel in a setting sure to stimulate your creativity.

Immerse yourself in a creative outdoor art picnic in the heart of Rome. This 2-hour guided experience invites you to paint in a serene garden, making it an ideal setting for both beginners and seasoned artists. Enjoy delicious snacks while you unleash your creativity among fellow art lovers, surrounded by the beauty of nature. All painting supplies and refreshments are included, allowing you to focus solely on your artistic expression.

A unique tour at Villa Borghese in Rome The meeting place is in Piazza Scipione Borghese, at the Venus fountain. First point of interest of the Tour, we will take the material for drawing and for the first lesson. Second point of interest of the Tour: "Aviary of the secret gardens", immediately followed by "La Meridiana" Third point of interest of the Tour: The Sea Horse Fountain, here we will stop to draw and color the wonderful fountain with the four sea horses Fourth point of interest: Piazza di Siena. Here you can stop to draw the many subjects available, Raphael's house, the clock house, the fountain of the three puppets or even just the beautiful pine trees of Rome. Fifth point of interest is the temple of Diana, surrounded by stone seats where you can comfortably sit and draw. The garden of the lake offers us as subjects, the temple of Aesculapius, in the center of the lake and La Fonte Gaia, or of the satyrs, a beautiful fountain from the Art Nouveau period.

You will have a great experience to discover your talents and to learn how to look, and how to get inspired. Especially during the holidays, away from the daily hustle and bustle, it is wonderful to be able to open up to new inspiration. It will be also a good preparation for further steps in your development as an artist! A beautiful memory that works as a precious souvenir.

Discover the beauty of Lake Como while painting live on a rooftop terrace above Varenna. Immerse yourself in the art of oil painting, using materials provided, in a serene and inspiring environment. This activity, led by an Expert, is perfect for everyone, from beginners to experienced artists, who want to capture the natural wonders of the lake landscape.

Combining a painting class with wine isn’t a new idea, but painting “with” wine is something else altogether. With this small-group art experience in Italy’s esteemed Langhe wine region in Piedmont, you’ll try it for yourself, painting with wine under the supervision of a local artist. You’ll produce art from natural stains in the artist’s own studio for a unique art experience on vacation.

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.

Discover the art of ceramic decoration with a creative and relaxing experience. With the help of an expert and all the necessary equipment, you will learn craft techniques to paint and decorate a ceramic artifact, transforming it into a unique piece. Plates, cups, decorative elements: unleash your imagination and personalize your object with original colors and patterns. A special occasion to get closer to local craftsmanship and rediscover the pleasure of manual craftsmanship. Perfect for adults and children, couples, families and groups, this experience will allow you to have fun, experiment and take home a unique creation made by yourself.

Rome has inspired generations of artists, so there's no better spot to try your hand at the art of watercolor than the Eternal City. This hands-on watercolor workshop makes it easy to tap into your artistic vein with both open-air and studio sessions led by a local artist. Paints, brushes, and other supplies are provided, so you only have to choose your subject and create an original work to bring home as a memento.

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.

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

Sign up for an art aperitivo in Lecce! Add a handmade touch to your home, give your creativity a new playground, while enjoying an Italian aperitivo!

Venice is world famous for its Carnival celebrations, and the colorful Venetian carnival masks are both a time-honored local tradition and a popular souvenir. But why settle for buying a mask when you can make your own? During this hands-on workshop led by a local artist, experience the city’s legendary carnival preparations as you create your own custom-made Venetian mask.