Top Lombardy Art & Culture Classes

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.

After your time in Milan, don’t take home any old standard souvenir. Instead, create your own traditional terrazzo tray during a small-group workshop with a local artisan. You’ll use eco-friendly Jesmonite ECORESIN and receive personalized guidance in a small group, while painting and customizing your tray to reflect your own style.

Rather than spritzing yourself with perfumes designed for everyone, customize your cologne during a private perfume-making workshop in Milan with a master perfumer. With the expert guidance of a professional scent-maker, you’ll select a base and essential oil that best reflects you to create a unique artisan perfume that captures your personality.

Explore Milan from a unique angle on a Navigli Canal cruise. Learn about landmarks with an audio guide. Start at Alzaia Naviglio Grande 4. Pass "case di Ringhiera" and San Cristoforo church. Discover where Marscarpone cheese originated. See Canottieri Milano Olona and Vicolo dei Lavandai. Reach Darsena for bars and clubs. Cross Scodellino bridge to Trophy bridge and Conchetta by Leonardo da Vinci. Experience 14 navigation basins connecting Milan and Pavia, operational for five centuries.

This cityscape drawing experience in Milan helps you see the city’s streets and sights from a brand new perspective. Under the guidance of your urban artist guide, you’ll hone in on details you’re likely to miss if just snapping photos of top attractions, learning useful creative techniques such as perspective, shading, and composition.

This isn't just an art class; it is the ultimate Milanese "vibe" experience that combines high-end Italian design with a professional content-creation session.

Raku is one of the oldest and most visually dramatic firing techniques in ceramics — and one of the few where you witness the transformation in real time. Unlike conventional pottery classes, this experience takes you through the entire creative arc: from raw clay to a finished, glazed object shaped by your own hands and marked by fire. The studio near Padenghe sul Garda is a working artist's space, not a tourist workshop. Sessions are kept small, allowing for close guidance and genuine creative engagement at every stage. No prior experience is needed — the process is accessible to anyone, and the results are always personal. What guests take away is not just a ceramic piece, but something made entirely by them, fired using a centuries-old Japanese method that leaves patterns no two pieces share. Once complete, the work is shipped directly to their home — a lasting reminder of an afternoon spent creating with their hands on the shores of Lake Garda.

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.

Milan is Italy’s style capital, but its fashion-forward creations are not limited to the runway. With this experience, discover the art of creating designer perfumes at a perfume atelier in Milan. Learn about the history of perfumes, as well as how to identify and mix scents as you prepare a custom perfume to take home during a private guided workshop.

Milan is an inspiring city, so it’s no wonder it attracts so many artists. This private painting and wine workshop not only gives you a glimpse into its creative culture, but results in a personalized souvenir that’s far more unique than anything you’d find in a store. Create your masterpiece in either a park, bar, or café with the help of a local artist who can offer tips for exploring afterwards, too.

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.

Get an introduction to the most unique fashion stores of Milan during this walking tour. Visit local outlets, designer boutiques, and artisan stores as you search for unique pieces throughout the city. See how handmade pieces are created and the work it takes to brand them as ‘Made in Italy.’ This private tour is completely customizable to your interests and desires, so you can experience Milanese fashion your own way.

Instead of remembering your time in Milan with a standard souvenir, take home something that represents your time in the Italian city after a visit to a ceramic painting studio. Learn more about Milan’s creative culture with a local artist as you paint a handmade bowl or plate according to your own unique style.

Learn about Europe's premier fashion design capital on this private tour through Milan’s most fashionable areas. Explore the chic Brera and Navigli districts and discover hidden fashion gems like local artisan boutiques and vintage clothing shops—as well as big-name designer stores—while learning about local fashion history from your guide.

Your experience begins with an introduction to acrylic painting techniques and the principles of composition. Working at an easel, you'll learn how to build an image through color, contrast and layering while receiving personalized guidance throughout the session. As you paint, you'll experiment with brushwork, texture and depth, gradually developing your own composition on canvas. The workshop is designed to be accessible to beginners while still offering valuable insights for those with previous artistic experience. By the end of the session, you'll leave with a completed painting and a deeper understanding of the creative process behind acrylic art

Milan is an inspiring city, so you’re sure to want an outlet for your creativity while you’re there. This painting and sketching workshop with a local artist provides the ideal place to create something that represents you, and means you’ll return home with a personalized souvenir rather than a standard one.

Your experience begins with a guided visit through a remarkable villa overlooking Lake Como, originally built in the 1930s and now home to a contemporary art collection. Unlike a traditional museum, the villa remains a living space where art, architecture and daily life coexist, creating a unique and immersive atmosphere. As you move through the different rooms, your guide will introduce the artworks, artists and stories behind the collection, offering insights into the vision that transformed the residence into a destination for contemporary art lovers. Following the tour, you'll relax at Cova Casabianca, the villa's café, where you can enjoy a carefully curated afternoon snack or aperitivo inspired by the renowned Milanese tradition of Cova while taking in the peaceful surroundings of Lake Como.

Do you want to learn the Italian language in a stimulating way and, at the same time, visit a dynamic and avant-garde city? You have found the right one for you! The best way to learn Italian is to immerse yourself completely in the language and culture of the country. During your Italian course in Milan with the Leonardo da Vinci School, your goal will be to truly learn Italian. It will be a natural and very rapid learning. You will be immersed in the culture and will listen, read and speak only Italian throughout the day. In this way you will make rapid progress, both in the classroom and out.

Are you ready to experience Italy like never before? Imagine learning Italian while walking through the alleys of historic cities, tasting the unique flavors of this country and enjoying breathtaking views. This is not a language course like any other: it is an adventure that will make you fall in love with Italy. My traveling lessons are tailor-made for you. I will take you to the most beautiful and authentic places, where you can practice your Italian with the locals, discover fascinating traditions and live experiences that go far beyond the usual classroom lesson. Don't let this unique opportunity slip away! Book now and get ready to experience unforgettable moments as you learn Italian in a completely new way. Once you have booked, we will make a video call to organize all the details of the day. I can't wait to welcome you and start this adventure with you. Click now to reserve your place!

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

Let your guide take you inside the old refectory of an ancient monastery where you can admire the Last Supper painting for 15 minutes. Learn all about the incredible history behind it. Enjoy skip-the-line entry privileges on this English guided tour of Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. Leap back in time to the painting's origins to learn about how this famous mural came to be. Get the most out of your visit with a local and licensed art historian guide. After meeting your English speaking guide outside of the UNESCO Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, skip the ticket lines to enter the museum. Step inside the ancient refectory to discover one of the most important mural paintings in the world, painted between 1494 and 1498. Get an up-close look at the gestures and expressions of Christ and his twelve apostles. Listen as your guide points out details regarding the perspective and the innovative and modern techniques of the time.

Navigli is a Milan district renowned for its creative edge, so there’s no better place to unleash your artistic side than here. This *kokedama* (moss ball) workshop draws on the neighborhood’s diverse culture by teaching you the basics of the Japanese art form rooted in bonsai. This relaxing artistic experience is the perfect antidote to a busy sightseeing schedule.

Discover the pleasure of outdoor painting in a fascinating three-hour session at Vezio Medieval Castle, overlooking Lake Como. Immerse yourself in art while painting with oil paints, capturing the beauty of the surrounding landscape. With materials provided and admission fee included, this experience is perfect for everyone from beginners to experienced artists. Be inspired by the breathtaking views and tranquility of the place as you bring your creativity to life.