Top Lombardy Classes & Workshops

Step into fresh pasta experience in Milan and discover Italian tradition with a professional pasta maker by your side. This is much more than just a cooking class: you’ll learn real techniques, discover the secrets of fresh pasta from North to South Italy, make dough from scratch, prepare traditional shapes, fillings and regional specialties, and understand what makes homemade pasta truly special. Expect flour on your hands, plenty of laughter, a Spritz, great food and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. You’ll cook, taste and share everything together around the table, meeting people from all over the world along the way. Fred’s experience is all about learning by doing, enjoying authentic Italian hospitality and leaving with new skills, great memories and the confidence to make real fresh pasta at home.

Learn how to knead fresh pasta by hand Make your perfect dumplings Let yourself be guided to learn how to make panna cotta Taste and share your meal with a good glass of Italian wine Get the recipes so you can recreate them at home

Discover the flavors of our vineyard with a guided tasting of four wines, accompanied by our salami, selected local cheeses, and tomato bruschetta. Taste the honey from our apiary and the olive oil produced on Lake Como, then conclude the experience with our homemade honey grappa. Water and bread are included. If the weather conditions allow, enjoy a walk through the vineyard rows and admire the surrounding landscape that makes this experience special. To make your visit more convenient, a round-trip shuttle service is included from the meeting point at the "Piona Beach" sign, at the end of the paved road where the dirt road begins, in front of the beach parking entrance.

Immerse yourself in Milan’s vibrant nightlife with an exclusive cocktail class in the charming Navigli district. Under the guidance of a skilled bartender, unlock the secrets of Italian mixology by crafting iconic cocktails like the Negroni, Americano, and Milano-Torino. This hands-on experience allows you to balance bitter, vermouth, and spirits while sharing fascinating stories behind each drink. Enjoy a selection of aperitivo snacks that perfectly complement your creations, all set against the picturesque backdrop of the Naviglio canal, making this not just a class but an unforgettable evening in Milan.

The session is built around a genuinely free way of painting, where colour and water are left to blend before the picture is gradually brought into focus. Subjects are drawn from Italy's Mediterranean landscape — lemons, poppy fields, sunlit hillsides — and the process suits complete beginners as well as more practised hands. With a maximum of four guests in a private atelier, guidance stays close and personal throughout, and the session can be followed in Italian, English or German, led by an artist trained in Germany who moves comfortably between all three languages. You leave with a finished watercolour of your own making, along with a clearer sense of how much can be done with just paper, colour and water. Everything you need is provided, no experience is required, and the small group size means the pace can adapt to you

Step inside an exclusive boutique craft brewery near Desenzano del Garda for an intimate, small-group tasting experience. This hidden gem offers a direct, personal look at where premium raw ingredients are transformed into authentic, small-batch beers. Breathe in the intense, earthy aromas of roasted malts and fresh hops as you walk among the active fermentation tanks. You will even get the rare chance to climb the stairs and peer directly inside the vats where the magic is bubbling—a hands-on, authentic perspective that large-scale commercial tours simply cannot provide. After the close-up view of the tanks, the focus shifts entirely to your palate. Our passionate brewing expert will guide you through a curated tasting of four distinct craft beers. Experience the crisp clarity of a traditional blonde or the complex layers of an audacious Belgian-style brew, each showcasing its unique style.

Discover the elegance of Franciacorta with a private winery tour and tasting. Sip two premium DOCG wines paired with local cured meats and cheeses, and explore the vineyards that define this iconic Italian wine region. Family-friendly experience, veggie options available

In 2025, UNESCO recognized Italian cooking as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and there's no better way to discover it than in a real Italian home. Step into elegant family home in central Milan, steps from the M4 metro, surrounded by private art collection. You'll start with a creamy homemade gelato, then knead your own pizza dough from scratch and top it Italian-style, using recipes passed down through generations. Grandma Bruna and her grandchildren attended the cooking school near best teachers were always grandmothers. For three hands-on hours you'll cook, laugh and share stories, then sit down together to enjoy everything you've made with a glass of organic rosé. It feels less like a class and more like a meal with Italian friends. You'll leave with new skills, great memories and a true taste of Italy to take home.

Indulge your sweet tooth and learn the secrets behind Italy’s traditional baked goods during this hands-on pastry-making class. Under the guidance of a pastry chef, try out professional baking techniques as you create a selection of cakes, tarts, choux pastries, or seasonal specialties. And for the icing on the cake: sit down to enjoy a well-deserved tasting of your delicious homemade desserts.

Explore the flavors of Lake Como with a visit to a vineyard and a tasting of two local wines, one of which is produced on site. This one-hour experience offers an overview of winemaking, accompanied by local cured meats and cheeses and beehive honey. Enjoy a comfortable shuttle service from the meeting point to the vineyard, where you can relax and savor every sip. Perfect for those who wish to discover the Italian terroir in an intimate and private setting. Duration: 1 hour, with small groups for a personalized experience Family-friendly, with non-alcoholic options available for minors

The best moment is when you see the color come to life on the fabric after folding and knotting it. It is fun to discover the unique designs you create, always different from those of others. Creating something with your own hands gives a lot of satisfaction and makes you feel really creative. It’s also a moment of relaxation, where you can focus and disconnect a little from the routine. In the end, it’s nice to share the experience with others, chatting over refreshments and enjoying the end result you take home with you.

What makes this experience truly special is the guidance of a private local chef with a complete professional background in Italian food and wine culture. The class takes place in a private home surrounded by nature, nestled in a secluded forest with panoramic views over Lake Como. An intimate setting where cuisine, landscape, and authentic Italian hospitality come together

Enjoy the unique opportunity to visit a 1930s villa on the shores of Lake Como and browse its private collection of contemporary artworks. On this private tour, learn about the intersection of art and architecture as you explore the villa, and admire paintings, sculptures, and art installations that you won’t see at any other Italian museum. Afterward, head to the villa’s restaurant for a traditional Milanese-style aperitivo.

Learn to make authentic pizza and traditional tiramisu in a hands-on class. Enjoy your homemade dishes together with Italian wine, water, and coffee in a warm and friendly atmosphere

Cook and savor seasonal Italian dishes in a historic 19th-century mansion overlooking lake and mountains in Luino. Enjoy garden veggies, local fish, cheeses, and wines in a truly unforgettable setting

Start with a morning market visit to choose fresh ingredients, then cook an appetizer, main, and dessert together. Enjoy your meal, vegan options included, and leave with recipes, tips, and inspiration

Put your creativity to good use while in Milan as you design your own unique, handmade souvenir. Under the guidance of a professional jewelry maker, try the traditional art of lost-wax casting, a popular technique that uses a wax-sculpted mould to cast metal jewelry. Use specialized tools to make your own jewelry prototype, and learn all about the jewelry-making process from start to finish.

Learn to make the famous Pasta and Tiramisu in a local home under the guidance of an expert home cook. Discover, cook and taste the most iconic Italian dishes together with other lovers of the “cucina italiana”. Warm-up with an Italian Aperitivo and then enjoy the authentic hands-on cooking class. Your host will welcome you into their home like part of the family and will teach you their family cooking secrets. After the class taste everything you have prepared with a selection of local wines, water and coffee included. Veggie and gluten-free options availalable

Join an exclusive pasta, bruschetta & tiramisu cooking class inside the Liberty-style Villa Bernasconi on Lake Como. Cook in a historic art atelier and enjoy your meal with local wine. What makes this class unique is the blend of cuisine, culture, and hospitality: you knead the dough yourself and discover the secrets of simple cooking alongside others who—like you—are here to have fun, not just learn a recipe. Please, specify nationality and food preferences. Each experience takes place in authentic, striking locations across Ticino—spaces with real character that make every gathering unique. And if you prefer, we can bring the experience to you: KIMA is mobile, so we travel with everything needed to create that same magic anywhere. You'll leave with more than a recipe: memories of laughter, hands-on cooking, and new friendships—whether traveling, with family, or with colleagues. Book your spot and discover Ticino... one pasta dish at a time.

Fresh pasta and pizza are the most loved dishes in the world! For the pasta, together we will prepare the dough with flour and fresh eggs, we will prepare the ravioli, cook them and then season them with butter and sage. In a second moment we will prepare the dough for pizza and focaccia, learning techniques and rules of leavening. After baking the pizza, ravioli and tiramisu you can enjoy what we have cooked!

If you’re feeling inspired by Milan’s world-renowned fashion and design scene, now’s your opportunity to create your very own work of art. Under the guidance of professional ceramic artists in their atelier, learn the art of coil-building, a unique way of sculpting pottery using hand-rolled ropes of clay. Get hands-on as you practice different techniques and use traditional tools, all while adding your own creative touches.

This interactive cooking class in Milan offers hands-on training with local chefs. You'll learn authentic Italian techniques for making pizza from scratch, from kneading dough to baking the perfect pizza. You'll also craft creamy gelato and create your own waffle cone. Our expert chefs will guide you through every step, ensuring you can easily replicate these recipes at home. Along the way, you'll discover Italian culinary traditions and gain insight into the local food culture. Vegetarian options are available; please notify us in advance of any dietary restrictions (NOT SUITABLE FOR CELIACS)

Hands-on Milanese cooking class with a welcome aperitivo. Learn to make the iconic Cotoletta alla Milanese from scratch, then enjoy it with a glass of wine

Amazing location, rich & top quality ingredients , warm and friendly yet professional atmospher to craft a tasty and fun experience!