Things to do in Province of Florence, Tuscany: The Best Lessons & Workshops

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.

Custom culinary programs: cooking classes, market tours since 1988 in Tuscany and beyond.

One day hands on Cooking and Pastry courses at Babs Kitchen cooking school at Impruneta, in the heart of Chianti, in Tuscany. The courses are taught by Chef Barbara Jakusconek (Chef Babs), a Cordon Bleu trained Chef and Sommelier. Typical Italian cuisine with the best fresh and seasonable ingredients. We also provide hands on cooking courses at the clients rented villas as well as dinners.

Learn Italian in Florence at language school Scuola Leonardo da Vinci with the "The Learn and go program". It is suitable for those that wish to taste Italian culture and language, all in just one day.

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.

The Florence Art Studio renews the tradition of working in a private working studio (bottega d'arte). We offer academic training customized to meet each student's goals and circumstances. This intensive training provides a disciplined study of the fundamentals of drawing and painting from life.The Florence Art Studio is an official affiliate of The British Institute of Florence.

Your experience in 'Chiantiandart' can be a quick visit: a wine tasting, a visit to the cellars and a tour in the park, a look at the art exhibition of iguarnieri's works, contemporary frescoes and sculptures, as well as a small guided tour among the various stages of wine production with the finally tasting of our wine production (i.e. Chianti Classico 2011, Chianti Classico Riserva 2008, IGT 1 ST 2010 made of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Malvasia and Trebbiano, an IGT S.T. 2011 made of 100% Sangiovese, a Vin Santo of our limited production) accompanied by Tuscan salami, cheese and other specialties expressly prepared for you. Otherwise you can take the opportunity to have lunch or dinner with Rodolfo, getting closer to the traditional Tuscan and Florentine cuisine while enjoying the true meaning of the Sangiovese grape. In spring and early summer black truffles grow in the park of the Villa and are really an interesting surprise for the palate! You can find a limited production of hand frescoed bottles of Super Tuscany in the wineries. Upon request, you can spend a day with the masters Roberto and Rodolfo following a lesson of fresco (ART EXPERIENCE iguarnieri) realizing your own work!

At MaMa one can learn with home cooks and chefs of incredible skill and even international acclaim, but who all have one thing in common: they interweave their professional skill, knowledge and culture with the art of daily practice and desire to nourish with love. The warm, welcoming atmosphere of the school recreates the feeling of an informal and inviting home and hearth. It is a place to discover (or rediscover) the meaning and pleasure of two of the most simple yet important daily activities: cooking and eating well. Mama's ingredients are mostly organic and sourced form local Tuscan farmers.

Basic and advanced courses monthly, weekly and daily for groups and individuals of: Shaping objects Manual lathe Electric lathe Retouching Casting Shaping plaster Enamelling Decoration Firing

Microfficina is a workshop in the historical center of Florence, just a few steps far from the station “Santa Maria Novella”. But it’s not only a workshop, though. Microfficina is also a small creative studio and an art gallery where I exhibit my handmade and contemporary jewelry … A few square feet space where I can magically give such a wide space to my creativity! Federico Vianello, master jeweller and designer