Top Florence Art & Culture Classes

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. Join a local artisan in his family-run workshop outside the town of Montelupo to learn how to work raw clay, fire, and glaze your own work. Once cooled from the kiln, your piece will be shipped directly to your home.

We will immerse ourselves in the world of goldsmithing, typical Florentine work and more. We discover this old craft and its charm from the first to the last step. We melt, pull a silver wire, hammer, cut with a bow saw, file, grind, solder and pulp until we have finished our own piece of jewelry. In just a few hours, you can make your own piece of jewelry that will give you or those who wear it much pleasure.The workshop takes place in my studio in the countryside in Montespertoli (Fi). In between, there is a snack In summer you can cool off in the private swimming pool. You can bring material that has emotive value, but you do not carry, bring it to melt and rework. You do not need any previous knowledge. It is a wonderful experience to create a piece of jewelry

The course consists of a theoretical and a practical part. Topics include the history of Perfumery, the choice of materials and their origin, the production techniques, the process of creating a bespoke perfume, the dilution and the bottling. Focus on the creation of a unique and personal scent, blending together aromatic notes of several raw materials.

Michelangelo, I love you! Follow us on a virtual tour about this artist's life, deeply connected to main landmarks in Florence. His birth, his childhood, his life experiences: not only a sculptor and a painter, but a young boy and later a man too. We will try to answer to some of the questions about this genius: was he really bad tempered? Was he really a good friend and a supporter of the Medici family? Did he later change his mind? Why did he join the Florentine Repubblica? Why had he a broken nose? Why did he never go back to Florence but in a coffin? Let's figure out the answers for these questions while virtually visiting the best highlights of Florence: Palazzo Medici, Santa Croce, San Lorenzo, Palazzo Vecchio. We will jump from one side of the city to another searching for the authentic Michelangelo. Dont' worry, we will not get tired of walking because we will be comfortably seated at home!

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.

The art class is an amazing opportunity to experience Florence through the eyes of a painter and to immerse yourself in the colours and lights of the Renaissance. The class is a Plein Air in a piazza next to the hotel, or on the river side. I'm a painter and art teacher and also a tourist guide. We will use acrylic colours technique, because we can paint with acrylic as oil, or water color and most important of all it gives us enormous possibilities to spread our fantasy. We will use examples from art history to choose everybody's personal style. You will have the best souvenir from Florence, a small masterpiece painted by you. I'll teach you how to lay a colour base and how to shape the painting. Our aim is to understand how a painting was created in history and to try to quickly complete an art work. The painting experience will take place on Pontevecchio OR Giardino delle Rose OR Piazza di Santo Spirito depending on weather conditions.

Let yourself be transported away by the aromas of the essential oils and travel with your senses through the Tuscan hills. You will be able to perceive with your smell colors and shades of an incredible landscape. Summarize these sensations in the perfume that you can create by mixing the essences that you like the most, following the precise instructions of an expert apothecary.

We can bring the most famous and visited museum of Florence in your home, guiding you through a fantastic experience with high resolution pictures. Born from an idea of Francesco I de’ Medici, the Uffizi Gallery is the best place to understand the main key facts of Italian art history, to appreciate some of the most renowned masterpieces of all times and to discover how the Tuscany daily life looked like centuries ago. Our tour starts with the impressive panels painted by Cimabue and Giotto and continues with Gentile da Fabriano, then it focuses on the discoveries made by the most important Renaissance artists. We can admire every detail of the Birth of Venus by Botticelli and see the Adoration of the Magi that Leonardo da Vinci couldn’t finish. We will dwell on Raphael and Michelangelo too, without forgetting the Venus of Urbino by Titian. Our trip continues with Caravaggio, who looked for a way to show the real and hard world in his paintings.

The activity will allow you to experience the traditional process of sculpture, understanding its realization with the original materials that gave rise to the most famous works of art in the field of sculpture. Being part of Italian history, this experience is one of the most recommended for art lovers.

An afternoon lived like a real artist, you will learn the secrets of the Florentine Renaissance fresco.

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.

Create your own beautiful painting together with local Sara! Get your brushes out and learn drawing, acrylilc or oil techniques to create your own piece of art. In the meantime, Sara will tell you all about local life in Florence. Get in touch with Sara and connect over your passion for painting. Have any specific ideas in mind? No worries, Sara has got you covered! She can make this experience completely customizable to your wishes Reach Sara directly after the confirmation of booking! Together we can make a materials list using what you have at home. See you soon!

The experience aims to give you more knowledge on the potentiality of taking pictures with your phone. We will discuss of basic rules and techniques in photography during our unique tour through the streets of the historical centre of Florence.

Become a craftsman for a day and learn the ancient decoration techniques used by the artisans of the 1600s in one of the most prestigious and ancient laboratories in Florence. A short and practical course suitable for everyone. With the help of our teachers, each participant can decorate a wooden object that will remain as a reminder of this magical experience.

Florence - Art School for Kids or Family Parents can get some grown-up time to explore Florence while we work with the kids on a chosen project ranging from drawing & painting (the basis of art) to fresco / graffito, mosaic, mixed media, or sculpture under the guidance of our studio artist and arts educator, Marco or one of his Fine Arts docents at his exclusive art academy right in the heart of Florence. Kids only or family art projects taking inspiration from the beauty of Florence. Kids only private lesson 100 euro/child 2.5 hr. lesson.

Florence looks magical during the night, and this tour is a great way to discover the city’s most beautiful sites, get top photography tips, and see secret parts of Florence that you wouldn’t discover alone. You won’t have to worry about navigating, as a photographer will accompany and give you top tips on how to take great photos during the evening. This tour is ideal for night owls or those who have jet lag. - No heat and no crowd: a rare opportunity to capture the city's beauty without the crowd and the heat during the day - Learn photography tips and tricks that you can use after your vacation - All experience levels and types of camera equipment welcome - Capture the city's Renaissance charm using your digital camera or cellphone - Get tips on lighting, composition, and other techniques to create high-quality images - Choose from different tour lengths at checkout based on your preferences - A hands-on workshop to improve night photography techniques

Come and discover one of the most important museums of Florence, starting from our office you will walk along with your guide the route that will take you to the entrance of the gallery, entering from the priority entrance without waiting in the long queues and starting a chronological journey that will will allow you to admire the DAVID, a sculpture made exclusively of marble (height 520 cm) by Michelangelo Buonarroti between 1501 and the beginning of 1504, considered a masterpiece of world sculpture, it is one of the emblems of the Renaissance and symbol of Florence and the Italy abroad. This work has always been considered the ideal of male beauty in art. The gallery is one of the places with the highest number of sculptures made by Michelangelo, inside you can also visit the museum of musical instruments, the largest collection of paintings with a golden background and the Sala dei Prigioni with sculptures designed for the Pope Julius II.

Florence - Family Ceramics Class This course begins with an art history lesson explaining the origins and techniques of typical Tuscan ceramic arts, followed by a step-by-step workshop on painting plates with typical Renaissance designs along with a snack and tea or wine in the artist's studio. Your hand-crafted Florentine-style plates will need firing – extra charge for express firing, but for families with a few days in Florence can pick up their finished works at this incredible artisan workshop 240 euro.

When you visit Florence you can't miss its Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, the 4-th biggest cathedral in Europe! The long history of its construction, the colours of marble and the many details for its decoration of the outside in comparison with the sobriety of its interior design. We will talk about world famous and less-known facts during our virtual tour. Get ready to see the biggest painted surface in the world: the Dome's frescoes. 3.600 square metres of paintings in front of you! How many people are painted there? Can we recognize any of them? Are there Medicis among them? We will answer all these questions. And that's not all. Can you imagine that the actual Gregorian calendar was introduced thanks to an astronomical instrument which is kept inside the cathedral? Do you want to know why the clock of the cathedral has 24 hours and what it shows? And also: how many people can stay inside the cathedral at the same time? The 2-nd part of the tour is dedicated to the Baptistery.

Did you take breathtaking pictures while on holiday in Italy (or all around the world) and don’t know how to edit them? Would you like to create better pictures but you just don’t know how to do post processing? During a 1 on 1 Online Photo Class I’ll teach you how to edit your pictures in Adobe Lightroom. You’ll be able not only to learn photo editing tricks and secrets, but also to have a virtual tour in Italy through the sample pictures I use for editing during the class. What could be more unique, than decorating your home with your own beautiful pictures from your vacation?

We will meet in Piazza della Repubblica where I’ll brief you on our walk, hitting the best spots in Florence. We’ll browse the back streets together so you can experience Florence through the eyes of a local photographer, walking from narrow and hidden streets to the most famous and iconic places you'll get the chance to go inside beautiful hidden places which are not easy to discover if you are not a local. I’m excited to give you photo tips along the way. I’ll explain you how use your cameras better to quickly improve your photography skills. I also have useful tips for your iPhone which you can start using and practicing during the photowalk as well. This will be a perfect way to start with your holiday in Florence, this experience it's not just about photography but also a good immersion inside the florentine daily life style. This has been always a good opportunity to meet new friends and travelers from all around!

The museum offers the world's largest and most important collection of paintings with gold background, not to mention the Museum of musical instruments, great passion of the Grand Prince Ferdinando de' Medici. The gallery was enriched with paintings from convents, monasteries and other religious institutions suppressed first by Pietro Leopoldo and then by Napoleon. But it was 1872 that marked the definitive turning point in the history of the museum, when Michelangelo's David was transferred here, subtracting this masterpiece from the deterioration due to its original outdoor location, in Piazza Signoria. The statue was slung in a complex wooden chariot and ran on rails through the streets of the city center to the Accademia. On 22 July 1882 the museum was finally inaugurated. What are we waiting for? Let's visit it together!

Among the many artistic pearls that embellish Florence we find the Bargello Museum: a museum in the heart of the city which, although less famous than other Florentine must-sees, represents a rarity not to be missed, especially for those who love sculpture. The gothic-style building has the appearance of a real fortress! Designed by Arnolfo di Cambio's father, Lapo Tedesco, it was built from 1255 to be the palace of the Captain of the people until, in the second half of the 16th century, it became the Palace of the Bargello, that was the chief of the police, therefore the seat of city prisons too. At the center of its courtyard we find today a well in whose place, until the abolition of death penalty implemented by Pietro Leopoldo Habsburg-Lorraine in the late 700s, there was the halter where the executions took place. Only in 1865, on the occasion of the sixth centenary of Dante Alighieri's birth, the Bargello was converted into the current museum.

Our experience allows you not only to admire art, but above all to be able to create it with your own hands. You will learn about animals in Renaissance art and you will be able to model the clay by observing a live animal model.

We are in the heart of Famous and traditional Chianti hills with breathtaking views. We are only 18km from Florence, Fattoria Lavacchio, practice Organic and Biodinamic agriculture in whole estate. This is a full day of fun activities. It includes absolutely everything and is a great way to spend your day! After lunch (from May to September) you will have also the opportunity to take a dive in the pool and relax under the olive groves of the Estate. Then you will take a visit to the ceramics studio to learn about the authentic and original pottery of Tuscan artisans. You can then either choose to take a ceramic class and decorate your own bowls, plates and vases or you can go on a two-hour horseback ride through the Tuscan hills (for ten-years-old and over).

I'll book the skip the line entrance to the Galleria dell'Accademia Museum. * Discover truly hidden gems where only locals go to; * Catch a 360 impressive view over Florence; * Get Unique Stories from your Favourite Local; * Admire the most famous landmarks; * Get amazed by the magnificent Old Bridge; * Learn about the Florentine culture from a local; * Visit of Accademia Gallery where the real David is.

Crafts and traditions are part of Florence as well as art and great families. Leather processing began with the Franciscan friars who taught the trade to the poorest people who lived in the Santa Croce area. Then there are the marbled paper and mosaics, which are other elegant examples of Florentine craftsmanship. We will go to the discovery of the artisan shops of Florence.

I am a professional filmmaker I have videos on youtube with almost 1 million views's I am going to filming your holiday in Florence, I am not only providing a great video but also great audio and cinematic editing, so you will have a lifetime remembrance about your holiday in Italy. You are going to receive the shoots and an edited movie. In the experience, I am including breakfast lunch and the best ice cream in Florence.

Amateur historians and jewelry fans alike will enjoy a 25-minute tour around a jewelers workshop set in the same quarter inhabited by goldsmiths during the Medici Era. Learn all about the jewelry making process in the language of your choosing. Then, see the tradition, art, and patience that goes into making a piece during a live demonstration. Afterwards, feel free to peruse the laboratory shop before continuing on with your day.