Top Lombardy Art & Culture Classes

Get to know more about Italy’s fashion capital, Milan, on this exciting tour. Alongside a private guide, walk through the fashion district, the “Quadrilatero della Moda” and feast your eyes on the beauty of the luxury brands. Then, step into the atelier of a fashion designer to learn how quality designs are made and labeled with the “Made in Italy” designation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

After seven years of teaching street photography in Vancouver, I’ve designed this master class to give you the distilled insights, breakthroughs, and practical techniques that helped hundreds of students elevate their work. This isn’t a generic photo walk: it’s a focused, high‑impact learning experience built around real‑world exercises and personal coaching. You’ll experiment with different shooting methods and learn how to create intentional, story‑driven images. And because we’re in Como, I’ll guide you through a selection of hidden corners and authentic local scenes that most visitors never discover—perfect for capturing images that feel personal and unique. A dedicated camera (mirrorless or DSLR) is required for this class. If you’re hoping to join with a smartphone, please send me a message first so I can confirm whether it’s the right fit. THANKS!

Create a One-of-a-Kind Artwork to Frame Creating a personalized artwork, a unique piece to keep ; Exploring the secrets of color, experimenting with natural pigments and traditional engravings; Learning from masters experts in xylography; Enjoying a moment of creativity and relaxation, surrounded by the stunning landscape of Lake Como; Bringing home a piece of art and history, crafted with premium local materials. Surrounded by the authentic atmosphere of a historic Art Studio, and guided by highly specialized Masters with years of experience in the artistic fields, you will learn the traditional techniques of xylography printing. Using ancient tools and natural pigments, you will realize your masterpiece—an exclusive creation that captures the history of this region.

Led by a Master Artist: Your session is guided by a professional, classically trained artist and exhibitor at the Venice Arsenale. You get professional-tier insights adapted for a relaxed setting. Curated & All-Inclusive: We provide a premium experience from start to finish. High-quality materials included, immersive soundtrack, and curated Aperitivo of wine and artisanal bites. Trilingual Host: Experience the session comfortably in English, Italian, or Spanish, making it perfect for international visitors who want a local connection.