Top Florence Classes & Workshops - page 3

Try your hand at Italian fare during this cooking course and market tour in Florence. Begin with a walking tour through the San Lorenzo Market, choosing fresh ingredients for your dishes. Then head back to the kitchen and learn how to prepare a 4-course Tuscan meal under the guidance of a chef. Sit to feast on your creations and take recipes home at the end of your class.

The experience is for you who would like to discover Florence with a brush in your hand see the city through new eyes sketching, painting and discover what Florence looks like through an artists lens. Being in Florence means surrounded by art, if you are a creative soul and would like to be creative yourself or you kids would like to create their own masterpieces this course is for you. The course is also for you who would like to get you sketchbook started, or simply dust off old drawing/painting skills. In case of rain or bad weather we'll be on a covered terrace with a fantastic view. The course is for all levels, both beginners and more experienced. My way of teaching is very individual and we'll start from your level and step by step progress from there. We are mostly sitting on stairs or standing during the class so please let me know in advance if you have special needs and I would schedule the class so that we'll go to a place where we can site down during the session.

Immerse yourself in the authentic Italian culinary experience with our cooking class in the picturesque hills of Tuscany. Led by a real Italian mamma, you will learn the art of making pasta from scratch. Gain hands-on experience as you knead the dough, shape it into various pasta shapes, and cook it to perfection. Discover the secrets of traditional Italian recipes and techniques passed down through generations. Indulge in the flavors of Italy as you savor the delicious pasta dishes you create. Join us for an unforgettable cooking adventure in the heart of Tuscany,at only ten minutes from Florence.

Immerse yourself in Italian cuisine with this cooking lesson in Florence. The class is a practical, interactive group experience that allows you to learn and enjoy an important part of the culture. You will prepare four courses: an appetizer, a fresh pasta dish such as potato gnocchi and egg pasta, a meat dish like Hunter's chicken, and dessert such as panna cotta.

Learn to make fresh pasta, like our grandmothers made them in Italy. We will teach you every process and stand by you teaching you every step. Offered in a cooking school located inside a medieval tower from the 1200s, a stone's throw from Brunelleschi's Dome. Where you will breathe the air and life of Dante Alighieri, father of the Italian language because the tower where we will cook belonged to his wife's family.

Three times a week, in the Florentine city center, there is a special food experience going on: Italian pasta cooking class! It lasts about 3-hours and it is held in Florence. The cooking class starts: four of the most traditional Italian pastas are taking life.Three hand-made pasta with sauces, with meat and vegetables and a dessert are the very heart of the cooking experience. Included in the experiences there are water and wine. At the end of the class there is the “food tasting”: you are going to taste what you have cooked. Vegetarian option available

Learning to paint with step by step, personalised instruction from your professional art instructor will give you confidence to continue your art journey at home. Understanding all of the principles and materials necessary to paint your own masterpiece is a fun experience. Your instructor is a professional artist and teacher. With Laura's guidance and instruction you will learn the full process, from start to finish, of creating your own oil painted still life. Our studio is a welcoming environment in a beautiful, light-filled palazzo in the historic centre of Florence. It is the perfect art setting to learn new skills.

We will prepare two classic dishes of the Italian tradition that every Sunday are present on the tables of every self-respecting Italian family. We will do both a historical / theoretical introduction and then move on to the practical part where you can make with your hands two gourmet dishes that have made Italy famous in the world

Book a private and fun experience with our Florentine family to prepare handmade pasta. We will use products from our garden and, if not available, at 0 km. We will prepare traditional recipes together! If weather permits we will eat in our beautiful garden! Thanks to the partnership with the Correnti ODV Association, for each Cooking Class, €1 will be donated to support the community of orphaned children of Malelea in Lesotho. Garden Cooking Class puts its heart into it.

With its iconic meats and cheeses, Italy is not exactly known for vegan cuisine. But don’t be fooled! During this private Florence cooking class, you’ll learn how to make vegan alternatives to classic Italian food. Discover recipes that express all the elegance and finesse of traditional dishes as you prepare and cook items like vegan lasagna and tiramisu.

Be your own Chef and get to learn how to prepare three Italian pasta specialties. Our expert Chef Valentino is at your disposal to reveal the secrets of our cuisine by transmitting passion and knowledge. We offer you fun and entertainment, then savor the dishes you have created accompanied by a glass of wine matched by our Sommelier. Conclude you experience with your Tiramisù, also prepared by yourself. Ideals for couples, families and small groups. Also avalaible as a private lesson

Skip the crowded Florence restaurant scene for this 4-course cooking class featuring Tuscan specialties. Start with preparing appetizers before moving to the first course of hand-made pasta and sauces, a second course with meat and vegetables, and dessert. When the class is over, you’ll have the chance to taste what you’ve cooked over wine. Vegetarian options are available on request.

Unwind on a 1.5-hour Florentine wine adventure! Savor 7 delicious Tuscan wines alongside a regional appetizer spread. Immerse yourself in Chianti Classico, Brunello, and more as an expert guides you through each tasting. Learn the unique character of every wine and how they complement food pairings. This tour is unlikely to fit within exactly 1.5 hours, as most wine tastings with explanations tend to take longer.

Visit a 900-year-old Tuscan castle, where you can learn how to make pasta and taste wine from the historic cellars, on this half-day tour. With a small group, eat a lunch of pasta you made by hand and taste three wines. After lunch, enjoy free time to explore the vineyards and wander the castle's grounds.

Connect with a Florentine chef in his home and learn the secrets to preparing pasta and other classic Italian dishes from scratch with this hands-on cooking class. Roll up your sleeves and get busy making two types of pasta or gnocchi and sauces, a variety of appetizers, and even tiramisù under the guidance of your host and instructor. Top off your lesson by sampling the specialties you’ve prepared, served with wine.

Discover the secrets to authentic Neapolitan pizza, gelato, and sorbet during a 2.5-hour cooking class in Florence. Offered in English, Spanish, and Italian, the evening course is a great option for families, aspiring chefs, and pizza enthusiasts alike. Use traditional techniques and local recipes that you can easily use at home. Afterwards, enjoy your 3-course dinner and wash everything down with a bottle of regional wine.

Take a break from the tourist crowds in Florence and venture into the Tuscan countryside to forge jewelry at a local workshop—a one-of-a-kind experience. Learn how to craft a one-of-a-kind piece of silver jewelry from scratch with the guidance of a craft instructor: from melting the metal to polishing the finished piece. Experience the goldsmith tradition of Tuscany first hand and create a special souvenir to take home.

Don’t just dine on Italian fare when you’re in Italy—learn to make it yourself. For this hands-on cooking class, you’ll be welcomed into the home of a professional Cesarina, Italy’s age-old network of home cooks. You’ll then get to rolling “sfoglia,” or pasta (both filled and fresh), and layer that most beloved of Italian desserts, tiramisu. Once the apron’s off, it’s time to taste the fruit of your new-found skills.

Learn all about how to taste wine—and enjoy a personalized, uniquely scenic experience—during this private tasting experience, hosted right near Florence’s iconic Ponte Vecchio. With just your guide for company, you’ll learn all about how wine is made, aged, and analyzed, and will have opportunities to ask lots of questions. Choose the two wines you wish to try from a range of options, and soak up the unique scenery as you go.

Paper marbling is a Florentine artisan tradition dating back to the Renaissance. We start by introducing the materials with a quick demo including paper treatment, creating colours, and pattern techniques. Dive into your creativity while exploring this ancient craft in a modern way! * Lessons are at a local art studio where guests can relax and practice in comfort. Space is air conditioned and heated seasonally. * duration is approximately 2 hours *Activity is family/child friendly for all ages. Private groups available, simply choose days/time on request and message. CANCELLATIONS- due to material & space prep refunds are only approved with over 48 Hour notice. Less than 24H notice or No-shows will be charged full amount. ** A min. qty of participants is required; Single person bookings may be cancelled if there are no other participants. You may message in advance to inquire about schedule & days for single referrals

Go far beyond the experience of simply sitting down in a Florentine restaurant by signing up for this Italian cooking class. Immerse yourself in the Tuscan food and drink traditions and learn how to make perfect homemade pasta and pizza dough. Sip wine while chatting with your host and your small group, then sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Enjoy a private, open-air painting session during this painter and art teacher-led workshop. Head to either Pontevecchio, Giardino delle Rose, or Piazza di Santo Spirito to make your own painting of Florence's iconic scenery. Choose between acrylics, oil paint, or watercolors. Materials and canvas are included, plus a complimentary tea or coffee.

Enjoying this tasting is a truly unique experience. The selections were made by choosing exclusively the productions of small cheese refiners and small delicatessen producers. Every single taste has a story, a link to the food supply chain that grant us authenticity. Our desire is to offer an exciting journey into the quality Culianria tradition. We have about 400 wine labels on offer including red whites, roses and bubbles. In addition, our guests will be to taste 24 wines by the glass in self service. The tasting beers are artisanal (more than 100), local, unique, characterized by seasonal and regional ingredients such as Iris, saffron, honey. You are free to order from 11:30 am until 8pm.