Top Tuscany Art Classes

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!

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.

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.

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.

Our artistic atelier has been offering lessons and workshops since 2018. Our artistic experiences are designed for all people who love art and are suitable for all levels and ages. Our goal is to spread traditional techniques in the contemporary panorama, encouraging travelers to rediscover their own essence born in Florence, cradle of Renaissance art. Furthermore, with this type of artistic experience, we intend to offer each participant a unique and educational adventure, which at the same time gives emotions, in order to make their stay in Florence unforgettable. So all you have to do is book your favorite artistic experience and we'll take care of the rest! NOTE: all our lessons are private, once booked you will be contacted by our office to arrange times based on your needs and the availability of the atelier. Generally 10-13 are available; 2-5pm and 5.30-8.30pm our staff will try to help you!

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.

Don't just view artistic masterpieces during your trip to Florence—have the special opportunity to make your own, thanks to this beginner-friendly clay sculpture class. Led by your artist guide, and with just a small group for company, learn to create a classical figure sculpture using traditional techniques. Master new skills, and leave the workshop with your own take-home creation.

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.

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.

Florence's cultural riches have sparked creativity in generations of artists, so take part in this private pottery workshop in a local atelier. Shape raw clay into a decorative vase, then use fresh or dried flowers to adorn your piece. Receive guidance from your artist instructor and leave with a finished work as a memento of your time in the Cradle of the Renaissance.

Nothing says Italy like pizza, pasta, and gelato—but what happens when your vacation ends? Learn how to recreate these quintessential treats during this half-day culinary experience in the Tuscan countryside. Your professional Italian chef provides a fun hands-on cooking lesson that culminates in a 3-course feast of appetizers, pizza or pasta, and gelato, accompanied by wine and beer. Then, receive recipes to take home and practice your newfound skills.

During our journey we will stop in some of the most fascinating and picturesque places in Florence, where you will have the opportunity to capture the essence of these unique scenarios through drawing. You will discover that the act of drawing not only fixes the image in your memory, but makes the memory more vivid and intense than a simple photograph. You will remember with precision not only the moment, but also the emotions you felt while you traced the lines on the sheet. Looking at the city through the eyes of artists allows you to capture details and nuances that normally escape the common gaze, the emotions they arouse, the harmonies hidden between lights and shadows, and the stories that shine through from every corner. At the end of this experience, not only will you have learned to observe Florence with new eyes, but you will be able to apply this new perspective to your city too, rediscovering the beauty hidden in the details that often go unnoticed.

Our experience allows you not only to admire art, but to be able to create it with your own hands. You will learn the history and secrets of a majestic work together with the expert guidance of the sculptor Octavio Palomino. NOTE: all our lessons are private, once booked you will be contacted by our office to arrange times based on your needs and the availability of the atelier. Generally 10-13 are available; 2-5pm and 5.30-8.30pm our staff will try to help you!

A unique, hands-on experience where you create your own signature perfume inside an authentic Florentine perfume atelier.

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.

Take a break from the crowded sightseeing spots in Florence and relax in a quiet studio to learn the secrets behind painting or sculpting on this small-group art lesson. Enjoy hands-on instruction from a professional sculptor or a classically trained painter in an inspiring, sun-filled workshop. Learn ancient and modern techniques, and work on your own creation, painting with oils or sculpting with clay. Classes are suitable for beginners and experts alike.

Master the time-honored art of making fresh Italian pasta from scratch during this small-group cooking workshop in a historic palace in Florence. Visit the Pasta Museum to learn about the history of this iconic food. Then, don your apron and learn how to prepare fresh, handmade pasta such as ravioli, tagliatelle, and tortellini, prepared with different sauces. Afterwards, enjoy a sit-down meal with your creations, paired with organic Tuscan wines.

The experience is one of a kind because it allows you to learn while appreciating what surrounds you. The teacher is very understanding and helpful and able to accommodate all guests' requests. Combining art, culture and nature is the perfect mix.

Michelangelo's iconic "David" is one of the most famous statues in the world and the Accademia Gallery where it is housed is a top sight in Florence. With this tour, zip past the long line at the gallery entrance and head straight to Michelangelo's masterpiece and other highlights with a guide. Learn about their history and significance and take in the collection's most important works in just about an hour.

Discover your inner Renaissance artist in the historic heart of Florence. Lose yourself in the creative process as you learn how to handle clay, sculpt with accuracy, and create your own masterpiece under the watchful eye of a professional artist. This comprehensive small group course spans five days with a morning or afternoon start time.

The Renaissance capital of Florence is particularly magical after sunset. Capture the city during the most romantic time of day with this private evening photo tour that covers both iconic sights and quiet neighborhoods. Improve your photography skills with tips from your photographer guide, whether you’re a beginner or advanced. Learn lighting, composition, and other night photography techniques for both digital and smartphone cameras.

Stepping into this enchanting village is a truly unique experience in itself, with views over the hills, a magical garden, olive trees, birds chirping, and endless picture-perfect views. You'll experience a painting workshop which is a lot more than an art class: it is an art party open to all levels and ages, where you'll rediscover the fun of painting and playing with color in a friendly, magical environment. I am an artist and filmmaker now based in the village of Montisi, but for the past 17 years I have lived in Los Angeles where I have incorporated the skills and enthusiasm of the Californians into my Italian upbringing making me a bridge between Italian and American cultures. Living in this incredible place is a dream come true for me, and in my workshop I share this dream with you. Open to all levels!

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.