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Things to do in Florence, Tuscany: The Best Lessons & Workshops
Florence is an art historian’s dream. The Galleria dell'Accademia bursts with works by Michelangelo, who is entombed within the frescoed walls of the Basilica di Santa Croce. Budding photographers can snap pics of the Ponte Vecchio bridge, and serious shoppers can spend a blissful afternoon wandering the shops of Piazza Santo Spirito. Tuscan cuisine pays homage to the region’s bounty. Swipe a hunk of crusty bread across a pool of local olive oil and you’ll be instantly transported to your happiest place.
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1. InFlorence Academy
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
The school, the oldest state recognized school of foreign languages in Florence, can be found in Palazzo Guadagni, a Renaissance palace dating from the 16th century which is located in the middle of the old town centre near the Ponte Vecchio.The historic school building, renovated in 1992, has eleven classrooms, a multimedia learning centre, a lecture room and a student lounge and is in a quaint Italian quarter. The school is in the centre of the oldest part of Florence, 300 m from the Pitti Palace, 500 m from the Ponte Vecchio and about 15 minutes' walk from the cathedral (il Duomo) and from the railway station.The building is the work of the architect Cronaca and was built between 1502 and 1508. In the 1860's, it was extensively improved by the architect Poggi with the addition of beautiful frescoes. The school was completely renovated, taking care to enhance the original features but also making use of the best of modern Italian design to produce a stunning mix of new and old.
2. NAA-Studio, Florence Contemporay Jewelry
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
As well as the workshop and the laboratory, NAA-Studio is a place where design and manual expertise come together in the creation of handcrafted jewels of an ancient flavour but a contemporary look.
3. Wine School Florence
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Learn about wine at our school in Florence No matter what kind of wine lover you are, or even if this is your first experience, you are sure to enjoy our wine classes at our wine school in Florence. Our wine school provides a range of high quality classes specialising in Tuscan wine courses where you will be familiarized with the basics of wine tasting and the classic Tuscan grape varieties.
4. Italian Wine Institute
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5.0 based on 55 reviews
Join us for an afternoon wine tasting (4.30-6pm) and let us introduce you to the Italian Wine regions, its history, native grapes & unique wine making processes. Taste 5 delicious wines - on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays we concentrate on Tuscany’s wine regions - and on Tuesdays & Thursdays we venture all across the country tasting wines from North to South of Italy’s boot. Tasting side by side you can draw comparisons of what commons them and what sets them apart. Learn to read the label and understand the Italian wine regulation system better, so you can venture out there and feel much more comfortable choosing Italian wines in the future. Easy booking on our site italianwineinstitute.com
Reviewed By wolfonthehill
We just finished our third and final class In the IWS Prep course online with Rebecca, and it was executed flawlessly. We had the opportunity to buy a sampling of the wines we would be studying, and a case of them arrived well ahead of time, at a reasonable price. Rebecca then conducted the sessions on three consecutive Saturdays, and it was both informative and fun. We have previously gone on two separate private guided tours to Chianti Classico with Rebecca, and we have done the same in multiple other countries and multiple areas of the US with other tour operators. Without a question, Rebecca is the best anywhere at what she does, from our experiences. She is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, kind, flexible, fun... and focused on making sure that you enjoy your time with her. I cannot recommend her strongly enough for in-person tours (when we can do that again), online classes, or shipping a great selection of wines (and olive oil and other items) quickly and affordably.
5. Studio Galleria Romanelli
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Studio Romanelli is one of the oldest active sculpture studio in Europe: the Family tradition has continued until today through 5 generations of Romanelli artists. Original artworks and replicas in bronze and marble are available for purchase. Our sculpture classes are open to all levels of experience. You will learn to model in clay a realistic sculpture, to sculpt marble or make a plaster cast.
6. Centro Machiavelli
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Italian language and cultural school for foreigners. Provides Italian courses with different levels and intensity, history of art courses, arts and artisans workshops, Italian cooking course and more. Also organises a programme of cultural activities and excursions to complement the Italian language classes and enable the students to come into contact with the Italian culture. For 40 years the school has stood out for its friendly atmosphere and its highly professional teachers. We are always mindful of your needs and your future, in other words, we take care of you.
Reviewed By Katapashi - Florence, Italy
-----日本語----- もし、語学学校の選択に迷っている人がいたら、自信を持ってお勧めしたい学校です。 どの先生たちもフレンドリーで魅力的なところがあって、比較できません。 細かな質問であっても丁寧に答えてくれます。 この学校では世界中から学生がやってくるので、国際色豊かな多くの友達ができ、自分の国に居ただけでは絶対に知ることができないような体験ができたと確信しています。 また、学校初日はイタリア語初級者であった私が、イタリア人の友達を作ったり、インターンシップとして働いたりするほど語学力を高められたのはマキャベリのおかげです。 学校のアクティビティの優秀なガイドによってフィレンツェ、イタリア、家庭料理などをより深く知ることができる機会があるのも、マキャベリの特徴です。 是非、いろいろな人に、マキャベリを体験してほしいです！ -----Italiano----- Se c’è una persona che sta pensando di scegliere una scuola per studiare la lingua italiana, vorrei consigliarle con fiducia. Tutti insegnanti sono amichevoli e affascinanti, cioè non si potrebbe paragonare. Se c’è una domanda precisa, ce la insegnano gentilmente. Gli studenti vengono alla scuola Machiavelli da tutto il mondo, cioè si potrebbe fare una amicizia con stranieri, e sono sicuro che se non andassi all’altra paese non potrei avere così bella esperienza. E poi anche se il primo giorno della scuola ero principiante, grazie alla scuola, sono riuscito a fare una amicizia con gli italiani, a fare un tirocinio perché mi ha fatto migliorato la mia lingua italiana. Ci sono gli opportunità per imparare Firenze e Italia e i cibi italiani ecc profondamente dalla bravissima guida della scuola, secondo me questo è uno che la scuola Machiavelli ha un carattere speciale. Vorrei che tutti abbiano questa bella esperienza di Machiavelli!! -----English----- If there is a person who is looking for a school to study the Italian language in Florence I want to recommend Centro Machiavelli. All of the teachers are very friendly and charming. It is impossible to compare them. If there is a question or a new concept, they explain everything with great care and look for a way to make you understand as easily as possible. They keep in mind how different people learn and use that to the advantage of the student. Students come to this school from all of the world, so you could make friends with people from all sorts of places. I am sure that if I wouldn't have left my country that I would not have met so many wonderful people. And although on the first day I was a beginner, thanks to the school I succeeded in making friends with Italians. I also was able to do an internship and use the skills and language that I have learned in practice. There are many opportunities to learn more about Florence, Italy, the Italian culture and Italian foods from the school's wonderful guide, Rima. I think that Machiavelli has a special character. I wish for everyone to have such a wonderful experience at Centro Machiavelli!!
7. Levnart Design Studio
The experience will be focused on marbling textile.At the end of the workshop you will have a scarf for using, in the dimensions with 32x156 cm.After describing the brief history of marbling,you will be informed how to prepare the marbling dyes and the special marbling liquid and how to make natural marbling brushes.After that information you will start to practice,to create your own marbled scarf
