Top Tuscany Craft Classes

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.

Take a break from sightseeing and get hands-on in this small-group, wallet-making workshop in Florence. Join a local designer who guides you through the process of crafting a wallet from scratch, with a choice of leather, colors, and details to make it your own. Perfect for friends, couples, or solo adventurers seeking a unique, interactive activity.

Tuscany has been known for its pottery since ancient times, and with this hands-on class you’ll enjoy an introduction to traditional Tuscan “majolica” in just a few hours. Head to a family-run workshop in Montelupo, a village known for its pottery production since the Renaissance. Visit a real pottery factory and learn about Italian techniques then create your own masterpiece that you can take home alongside a master potter.

The world-class museums in Florence are an inspiration for many aspiring artists, but most painting classes last just a few hours. Go deeper and learn the techniques used by great painters over the centuries during this 5-morning hands-on workshop led by a professional artist and instructor. Copy an Old Master's work to enhance your skills, whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, and come away with a completed painting to take home with you.

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.

Uncover Florence’s artisan legacy through an experience that blends history, creativity, and craftsmanship. You may begin with an optional guided walking tour of the Oltrarno district, exploring the historic streets where leather and textile traditions have thrived since the Middle Ages. The experience continues at the PIERO TUCCI Boutique with a hands-on sustainable leather workshop. Guided by experts, you’ll assemble and personalize your own accessory using carefully selected materials, creating a unique piece inspired by Florentine design. Includes optional walking tour, leather workshop, welcome drink, and a Polaroid photo in a leather cover. - Guided walking tour of the Oltrarno district with a local expert (if option selected) - Participate in a sustainable leather workshop at PIERO TUCCI Boutique - Create and personalize your own accessory - Includes a welcome drink and Polaroid photo in a leather cover

Immerse yourself in the world of goldsmithing – a special experience in the countryside Whether with friends or with your partner – an unforgettable workshop awaits you in my workshop in Tuscany: Together you will discover the fascinating world of goldsmithing, a heart of Florentine tradition. From melting the precious metal to rolling, drawing, hammering and sawing to filing, soldering, grinding and polishing. In just a few hours you will forge your own ring – a real one-off that will bring a lot of joy to yourself or a loved one. If you want, you can also bring old silver or gold. Together we melt it down and create something new. Previous knowledge? You don't have to. Just joy in design and desire for a special experience. Anyone can do it – and everyone goes home with a bright smile and a self-forged ring. In between, it gins a regional snack.

Florentine wood inlay is one of the city's many traditional crafts, but most visitors overlook this historic art form. Go beyond sightseeing and shopping and experience Florence's artisan culture with this hands-on wood inlay class. Join an experienced artisan in their tiny workshop to learn how to pierce, cut, and shade to and create an original inlaid wood composition in just a few hours. This private experience and intimate location ensure one-on-one instruction ideal for all ages and skill levels.

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.

I'm an artist and master jeweller, art lover and food passioned, I still haven’t decided yet what I’m going to do when I grow up, meanwhile (since 1982) I design jewels and I like teach jewelry-making. In 2013 I was appointed Master of Art by Tuscany Govt. I always like meeting new people, find new inspirations, sharing my knowledge... and telling stories about my work and my city. The ancient cuttlefish bone casting technique, already known by the Egyptians more than 2000 years ago, is one of my favorites is one of my favourites and it's easy to learn. The cuttlefish bone is easy to carve to make a mold that will be filled with melted silver. After my instuctions it will be your turn to project and carve the bone into the shape of your own jewel. You will make your personalized pendant or ring, choosing from the proposed models; I will help individually to reach the best result. In the mold just carved I will cast the melted silver and you'll see immediately the rough jewel.

It can be hard to choose the perfect souvenir of Italy. Design your own and unleash your creativity when you book this small-group jewelry-making class at a workshop in the heart of Florence. Work with gemstones and silver- or gold-plated wire to weave an intricate design that pairs ancient techniques with your own inspiration, then leave with a little piece of art that’s all your own.

- Enters an artisan workshop active since 1957, in the heart of Chianti. - Discover the processes and secrets of Tuscan ceramics up close. - Choose the ceramic object to decorate - Experience the most creative part: decorate with your own hands a custom ceramic object, followed by expert craftsmen. An authentic and unrepeatable memory, the result of your creativity. - During the experience we will take some photos, which will be sent to you as a souvenir. - End with a visit to the artisan shop, where you can admire Collections and unique handmade pieces. An authentic experience that combines art and creativity, turning your visit into an unforgettable moment. Let yourself be conquered by the real Tuscany: we are waiting for you in the heart of Chianti.

For the first time you will have the opportunity to visit a leather bag factory. They will shows us the models it creates for fashion giants, bags and accessories which are then displayed for sale in the most famous streets in the world: Champs-Elysées, Fifth Avenue , Rodeo Drive, and many more. Vanessa, the hostess, will explain to us all, absolutely all the secrets and hard work that lie behind the glamorous facade of the great Made in Italy brands, with the help of a virtual reality experience. We will be able to handle the prototypes created for the great fashion houses of the world, we will be able to manufacture a small object ourselves and we will also have the opportunity to purchase bags and accessories. Subsequently we will visit the villa and the cellars of a historic farm and taste the genuine food typical of the Tuscan countryside, with a tasting of exclusive Chianti wine!

Take half a day and make a personal keepsake piece of jewelry with the people you love most. Be inspired in beautiful surroundings and take an active part in making a piece of jewelry. Friendship rings are particularly suitable; you can engrave them with names or dates. You don't need any previous knowledge. You can also bring old jewelry that you no longer wear and we will melt it down and you can give it a new life.

Florence has long been known for its hand-crafted jewelry, but most tourists limit themselves to shopping. With this exclusive class, go beyond the display window and connect with a local artisan to create a unique piece of lost-wax jewelry by hand. Learn the historic casting technique and design a ring, pendant, or earring under the guidance of a seasoned craftsperson, coming away with a one-of-a-kind piece as a keepsake souvenir.

Florence is famous for many local crafts, but one of its most prestigious is etching. Take a deep dive into the history of this unique art and tap your creative vein by creating a unique piece with this exclusive hands-on workshop in a city atelier. Learn the printing process from metal plate to ink and paper under the careful guidance of your artist instructor, and come away with an original etching as a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

Visiting Florence's museums and palaces can get tiring, even for the most ardent art lover. Take an art-focused break with this hands-on craft workshop, and create a miniature version of Brunelleschi's landmark dome with colorful papers, trim, wood, and other crafting materials. Ideal for beginners and experienced crafters of all ages, this short class leaves you plenty of time to sightsee, and you'll have a completed dome souvenir to take home at the end of the experience.

This isn’t just a workshop — it’s a journey into the heart of Tuscany. Set in a historic olive mill just minutes from Florence, our Olive Oil Soap-Making Workshop combines tradition, creativity, and sustainability in a setting unlike any other. What makes it special? You’ll be using our very own cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, made on-site, to create your soap. Surrounded by olive trees and the scent of nature, you’ll get hands-on with natural ingredients, guided by passionate locals who live and breathe this land. It’s an unforgettable blend of learning, relaxation, and authenticity — and you’ll leave not only with your own handcrafted soap, but with a true taste of Tuscan culture. Book now to connect with the land, the people, and the traditions of Tuscany in a completely new way.

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!

Do you want to experience something really special in Florence? In this workshop you will learn the secrets of jewelry, discover precious stones and design your own personalized jewel, guided by an expert. A creative, elegant and profound experience, perfect even for those who start from scratch. Leave Florence with a memory that speaks of you: your first jewel.

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!

We are a family-run artisan pottery business. We have been operating in the sector for over 20 years. Our products are made exclusively by hand. You will enter directly into the world of artistic ceramic production. You will have the opportunity to experiment directly with your hands, the processing and in particular, the decoration of some ceramic items. The artefacts decorated by you will be yours, already included in the price of your experience. You will be able to create something personal, unique; which will remain with you and will remind you of the pleasant experience spent here in Tuscany. Why not; instead of buying the usual products for tourists, to give to your friends, relatives; you will be able to create something created with your own hands especially for them. A thought, a special, personalized gift, made exclusively for your loved one.

Break up your sightseeing in Florence and learn how frescoes are created during this hands-on and private fresco painting workshop. Practice the techniques used by Renaissance masters with tips from your instructor as you create a unique work of art to take home with you. The private class can be tailored to your skill level: choose a beginner, intermediate, or advanced course.