Top Florence Classes & Workshops

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.

Discover the secrets behind painting or sculpting with a small-group art lesson in a Florence art studio. Learn from an artist in an inspiring, sun-filled private studio. Work on your own creation, painting with oils or sculpting with clay, in a class suitable for beginners and experts alike.

Learn how to make pasta easily and successfully. If you have flour and water you can make pasta and we will teach you the secrets. We will teach you to make RAVIOLI, TAGLIATELLE in different shapes in Florence. The chief of Vivanda, our organic restaurant, will cook all the pasta we have prepared with 3 different sauces and we will taste all together the pasta. We will give you organic tuscan wine produced with natural methods and bottled in our cellar called "From Our Hands". Every participant will receive english instructions for making pasta at home, easily and successfully, by email at the end of the experience.

Making traditional Italian pasta is an art, and unless you’ve had experience, it can be difficult to learn starting from scratch. This private virtual pasta cooking class zeroes in on you and your group so you can soak in all the steps from the comfort of your kitchen in real time with an instructor from Tuscany. From fettuccine to gnocchi and ravioli, walk away from this class with recipes straight from Italy.

After a long journey, discover a subline way to relax your body and mind while doing yoga at sunset ,suiteable for all levels. At the end a wonterfull italian dinner.

Hi, my name is Matteo and thank you for being here!   In my family business we make Tuscan pottery since generations and after achieving the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor we decided to share our knowledge to who wants to discover that very ancient tradition.  In a full immersive two/three hours class we will experience together all the process in ceramic making.  After the class I will bring you to the Osteria di Fuori, the oldest restaurant in Montelupo (it was built on the Renaissance!) to enjoy a lunch made with typical Tuscan food and Chianti wine. Then I won't say more, it's a full-immersive experience that you have to feel with all your senses.

Try your hand in an Italian kitchen during this pasta making class in Florence. Learn how to make different types of pasta and a sweet serving of Italian dessert with the help of an expert instructor. Then toast your fellow chefs with some local red wine and sit down to enjoy the fruit of your labors. This small-group workshop is limited to 15 people to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

Learn how to make traditional Italian pizza and gelato on this cooking class in Florence. Led by a chef, sample a variety of flavors before getting to work on your own creations. Afterward, bring home your newfound skills in the kitchen to impress your friends. This class is limited to 25 people to ensure you receive personal attention from your instructor.

Roll up your sleeves and dig into a bowl of fresh pasta dough during this hands-on cooking class in Florence. Learn to make different kinds of pasta shells such as ravioli, tagliatelle, and spaghetti. Then, whip up authentic sauces and taste Italian wines for the perfect pairings, and indulge in your homemade dishes. Class size is limited to eight for personalized attention from the instructor.

Little chefs will love learning how to cook two favorite Italian foods with this fun, hands-on cooking class in Florence. With the help of a professional chef, the whole family can learn how to prepare an authentic Italian meal. This is the not to be missed opportunity to share with your family an authentic experience of creativity, taste and fun. Buon appetito!

Learn to prepare a full Italian meal from scratch during a small-group cooking class in Florence. Your instructor is a professional chef who takes you first on a shopping excursion to the Central Market, then leads you through the steps of preparing the multicourse meal. Includes lunch with wine, and recipes to take home.

Florence has inspired countless artists over the ages, and there is no better place to tap into your creative vein than this Renaissance capital. With this workshop, both beginners and experienced painters can try their hand at creating original works of art with watercolors in the heart of Florence, following the drawing, composition, and technical tips of an art instructor and using the art supplies provided.

Try your hand at Florentine cuisine on this cooking class. Journey first to the city’s Central Market alongside expert chefs to select local ingredients for your lunch. Then head to the cooking school to learn how to make Tuscan favorites such as bruschetta, homemade pasta, and dessert. Afterward, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor, complemented by Chianti wine.

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

Learn to make pizza and gelato during this culinary experience on a Tuscan estate near Florence, perfect for lovers of culture and cuisine. Your professional Italian chef provides a fun hands-on cooking lesson that culminates in a 3-course feast of appetizers, pizza, and gelato, accompanied by wine and beer. Plus, you'll receive a recipe booklet to take home and practice your newfound skills.

Learn to prepare authentic Italian dishes during a private cooking class in Florence. Get hands-on culinary instruction from a professional chef inside a well-equipped home kitchen, where you’ll learn time-tested tips and tricks you can use to impress family and friends. Customize the experience with your choice of three different menus, and enjoy your homemade creations along with wine pairings at the end of the lesson.

Nothing makes it easier to remember how to make new recipes than testing them out for the first time in your own kitchen. This vegetarian virtual cooking class live from Tuscany lets you do just that. An instructor shows you the step-by-step process of making traditional, vegetarian Italian dishes via Skype. Since everything is done in real time from your home, it’s simple to stop and redo steps or jot down notes as you go.

Head to the hills of Chianti for an Italian cooking class with transport from Florence. Learn how to make traditional Tuscan dishes at a local farm surrounded by vineyards, and enjoy hands-on instruction about preparing different kinds of pasta. Sip a glass of prosecco to start the experience, and then dive into the class, which uses homemade ingredients like olive oil, honey and wine. Finally, sit down to eat your creations.

Make a sweet escape from Florence to the Tuscan countryside with a pastry-making lesson in a charming farmhouse kitchen. Choose from a decadent array of modern and classic Italian desserts like tiramisu, limoncello cake, gelato, and cannoli, and learn the recipes and techniques from a professional chef instructor. Enjoy the handmade treats in the beautiful country setting along with espresso and fine Chianti wine.

Every day, in the historic center of Florence, there is a special gastronomic experience: 4-course cooking course! It lasts about 4 hours and takes place in Florence. The cooking class begins: four of the most traditional Tuscan dishes come to life. Appetizer, handmade pasta dishes with sauces, meat and vegetables and a dessert are the heart of the culinary experience. Included in the experiences are water and wine. At the end of the lesson there is the "food tasting": you will taste what you have cooked. Vegetarian option available.

Eat the best steak in Florence! What's more, you'll join our Expert Chef in the kitchen and cook it yourself in this unique cooking class! Learn about Italian Tuscan cuisine and how to prepare the best 'Bistecca Fiorentina' Steak to enjoy with a 3 course meal and Chianti wine. Have fun with our Italian chefs in a traditional trattoria and their professional kitchen. We only use the highest quality ingredients and certified Chianina beef steak so you know you're getting authentic Italian food. You'll discover the secret to true Italian cooking, local ingredients and what makes this steak so special.

Discover the delights of freshly baked Italian pizza and delicious gelato during an expert-led cooking class in Florence. Learn tips and techniques to make the perfect pizza, tasty homemade tomato sauce and fresh fruit gelato. Finally, sit down to indulge in your creations with your fellow chefs, accompanied by free drinks.

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.

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.