Classes & Workshops in Florence

Florentine Paper Marbling an Artisan Tradition in Italy (opens in a new tab)

12 2 h

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

Gluten Free Pizza Cooking Class With Wine Tasting (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h

Learn to make authentic gluten-free Neapolitan pizza from scratch in a hands-on cooking class in Florence, guided by a local chef accredited by Gambero Rosso. Prepare the dough, create your own pizza, enjoy bruschetta and local wines, and receive a Pizza Chef Diploma at the end. After putting on your apron and chef’s hat, you’ll prepare gluten-free pizza dough while learning the traditional techniques used by real pizzaioli. While the dough rests, enjoy freshly made bruschetta and learn how to prepare a traditional Italian tomato pizza sauce. Then top your pizza with tomato, mozzarella, and basil to create a classic Margherita before baking it in a hot oven. At the end, enjoy the pizza you prepared with a tasting of local wines. The pizzas will also be judged in a fun contest, and a winner will be announced. At the end you’ll receive your personalized Pizza Chef Diploma, a perfect souvenir from Florence and proof that you can recreate gluten-free Neapolitan pizza at home.

Florence Pasta, Sauces & Tiramisu Class: Small Group Experience (opens in a new tab)

2 h 30 min

The Fresh Pasta and Tiramisu Course at SiChef Florence is more than just a cooking class; it’s a journey into the essence of Italian culture and cuisine. From our central location to the expertise of our chefs, every element of this experience is designed to connect you with Italy’s rich culinary heritage. You’ll leave not only with delicious recipes but also with memories of a meaningful, hands-on experience in the heart of Florence.

Fun Family Cooking Experience (opens in a new tab)

3 2 h 30 min

Join us for a fun and interactive family cooking experience! The class will be held every Monday morning, and we kindly ask you to arrive at 10:45 for a smooth check-in process. In this hands-on class, families will come together to learn how to make the best homemade pastas by our professional chefs, here at Chefactory Cooking Academy. Our “0” km products will help to create a delicious ravioli and light fettuccine. While making the pastas, the perfect tomato sauce will be made to accompany your creations. Then, we will finish the cooking process by crafting a tasty tiramisu for dessert! Finally, your family will sit down, and enjoy a complimentary wine, along with a tasting of the pastas you have created together, as a family. With 2 to 3 hours of preparation, cooking, and enjoying, this is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills, and enjoy a delicious homemade meal together, while taking home the recipes, so you can continue to make these meals together.

Hands on Deluxe Traditional 4-course dinner with fresh pasta (opens in a new tab)

20 3 h 45 min

Upon arrival at Chefactory Cooking Academy Florence no later than 4:45 pm our teachers will welcome our guests, respecting every kind of measure of the latest DL. on health and accompanied in a room of 1700 AD. where we'll explain the menu and check for allergies to accommodate everyone. The Chefs will follow you from the beginning to the end of the class. Every person will do everything, it's not a demonstration class, so roll up your sleeves and let's start making desserts, cuts for sauces, appetizers, main courses and service sauces, fresh handmade pasta, a glass to feel at home. After you've finished everything? Finally you taste the whole menu with just as much Tuscan wine. At the end of the whole experience you will bring with you the memory of a booklet of recipes made during the class and as many tricks of the Chefs. The languages available are English and Italian, you can book in German and Spanish if the chefs are on time for that particular course. vegetarian included.

Share Your Pasta Love in a Local’s Home in Florence (opens in a new tab)

16 1 h 30 min

Step into a charming local home in Florence for an intimate and authentic pasta-making experience. In just 1.5 hours, you’ll be welcomed with a traditional Italian aperitivo, learn to prepare fresh homemade pasta from scratch, and enjoy your delicious creation with a complimentary glass of wine. This immersive culinary experience is perfect for food lovers, travelers, and anyone looking to connect with Florentine culture through its rich gastronomic traditions

4 - Courses Dinner Interactive Cooking Lesson In Florence (opens in a new tab)

121 3 h

The 4-Course Dinner is a lesson for those wanting to enjoy the evening, cooking and eating a traditional Italian meal with friends. This class is a practical and interactive group experience, allowing you to create and enjoy dishes that you can bring into your daily life. You will be preparing an appetizer, a fresh pasta dish, a meat dish and a dessert. Menu: • Monday: Flan Verdure / Caprese Potato Tortelli with Tomato Sauce / Sardinian Gnocchetti with Mediterranean Sauce Chicken Contadina / Chicken Cacciatore Tiramisu / Caramel Panna Cotta • Friday: Potato Soufflé / Vegetable Sformato Spinach Ravioli with Butter and Sage Sauce / Potato Gnocchi with Sorrentina Sauce Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms / Chicken Ischitana Panna Cotta / Dolce Cioccolato Note: the menu is subject to change.

Cooking Class in a Florentine Villa with Transfer for small group (opens in a new tab)

106 5 h

Cooking class including lunch and drinks starting at 10am , about 5 hours. The cooking class takes place in a villa just 10km from Florence , and is for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 people. In the price the transfer from the station of Florence to the Villa with private car. We are waiting for you to teach you the secrets and the art of Tuscan cooking and to enjoy your 4-course lunch with fresh and genuine ingredients, starting from the antipasto to dessert and accompanied by our Tuscan wine. °Prepare and eat a four-course Italian meal °Enjoy the personalized experience of a small group °Save time with round trip transportation from Florence included in the price

Private and authentic cooking class experience with family (opens in a new tab)

74 3 h

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! (Sometimes it is possible that some requests overlap, we will contact you and ask for your agreement to allow the activity to be carried out in a small group). 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.

Free cancellation

Florence Cooking Course with Historic Local Market Visit (opens in a new tab)

156 5 h

Learn how to cook a typical everyday Tuscan meal, starting off by choosing the ingredients in season. Under the expert guidance of a multilingual chef, you will visit the Florence historic market, where you will select the organic ingredients that you will then use to prepare a four-course meal (starter, first course, second course and dessert) in a top class cookery school. The course will be followed by lunch with the dishes you have prepared, accompanied by a good Tuscan wine and a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Private jewelry class in Florence, Tuscany, Italy (4 hours) (opens in a new tab)

97 4 h

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and discover a very special side of Tuscany! In a welcoming workshop, you’ll step into the fascinating world of traditional goldsmithing under the guidance of an experienced local goldsmith. From your initial idea to the finished piece of jewelry, you’ll be guided step by step through the creative process—from melting and shaping the metal to sawing, filing and polishing. The workshop is personal and tailored to the age and interests of your group. No previous experience is required—everyone can take part and create their own unique piece of jewelry to take home. You’re also welcome to bring old jewelry and, if suitable, melt it down and transform it into something new. During the workshop, you’ll enjoy a small snack featuring local Tuscan specialties. At the end, you’ll take home not only a piece of jewelry made by your own hands, but also a truly personal memory of your journey through the beautiful Tuscan countryside.

Free cancellation

PRIVATE Italian Home Cooking Class & Wine with Fabio & Christiane (opens in a new tab)

84 4 h

This is not your typical Italian cooking class. This is a chance to immerse yourself in a private cooking class with a delightful man passionate about regional Italian cuisine and share an authentic meal with a couple that has been married for 30 years and are still crazy in love! Fabio lives on a hill in the countryside surrounded by olive trees. Fabio and Christiane (when she is home) welcome you into their colorful home with a refreshing drink. Fabio will explain how they pick olives and how olive oil is made. Next, join Fabio in his kitchen for a 2.5 hour hands-on cooking class. Learn to make fresh pasta, sauce, a main and dessert. Depending on the season, you might help Fabio make tagliatelle con ragù or squid risotto with wild fennel and orange peel, and cod with leeks and purple cabbage or pork chop with almonds. For dessert, enjoy castagnaccio, chestnut flour cake, a regional favorite or panna cotta with strawberry coulis in the summer over a pot of freshly brewed coffee.

Free cancellation

5 Hours Truffle Hunt Experience with Cooking Class (opens in a new tab)

55 5 h

We have selected 4 local chefs. Those are the best choice for guests who want to enjoy and learn how to cook tasty dishes from the Mugello Valley and from Tuscany. Besides their unquestionable cooking pedigree we have chosen those chefs as they shares its mission of giving guests the most authentic sustainable cooking experience without overlooking quality and comfort. Location: We have chosen an organic agritourism both for its beauty and for the passion of its owner, Laura, who will make you feel at home.

Learn to Sculpt or Paint in a Private Florence Art Studio (opens in a new tab)

22 3 h

In the heart of Florence, one of the greatest artistic centers of all time, discover the secrets behind painting or sculpting. Your instructor will welcome you into their inspiring, sun-filled private studio for this unique art experience in Florence. Under the tutelage of an expert artist, beginners and experts alike may discover the techniques to skillfully paint in oil or sculpt in clay. Over three hours in a prestigious small group, work on your very own creation, with all materials supplied for this elite art class in Florence. Please inform us of your preference for either painting or sculpting at the moment of booking.

Fresh Pasta in a Michelin Kitchen: The Secrets of Taste (opens in a new tab)

36 2 h 45 min

The course will be taken inside a real kitchen restaurant My fun Italian pasta-making class. This is a unique hands-on cooking experience to take you deeper into the authentic Italian food and wine world, guided by the most entertaining and knowledgeable team of Chefs in Florence. You will learn and prepare your meal from scratch. After your experience as a real chef you will taste the different foods you prepared, accompanied by a selectioned chianti wine. Our cooking class is fun, creative and interesting and you will be proud to show your friend how expert you have become in making fresh pasta.

Free cancellation

Florentine Steak Experience (opens in a new tab)

42 1 h 30 min

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.

Pasta Cooking Experience in Florence (opens in a new tab)

31 3 h

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

Leonardo Drawings & art workshop in Florence (opens in a new tab)

22 3 h

Our artistic atelier has been offering lessons and workshops since 2018. Our artistic experiences are designed for all people who love art and are suitable for all levels and ages. Our goal is to spread traditional techniques in the contemporary panorama, encouraging travelers to rediscover their own essence born in Florence, cradle of Renaissance art. Furthermore, with this type of artistic experience, we intend to offer each participant a unique and educational adventure, which at the same time gives emotions, in order to make their stay in Florence unforgettable. So all you have to do is book your favorite artistic experience and we'll take care of the rest! NOTE: all our lessons are private, once booked you will be contacted by our office to arrange times based on your needs and the availability of the atelier. Generally 10-13 are available; 2-5pm and 5.30-8.30pm our staff will try to help you!

Free cancellation

Oil Painting Class in Florence (opens in a new tab)

6 3 h

This Introduction to Oil Painting workshop is all you need to get started on your artistic journey. You will learn how to paint and also how to appreciate the art you see in a new way. Girl with a Pearl Earring is Vermeer’s most famous painting. Johannes Vermeer was the master of light. We have chosen Vermeer's classic painting of The Girl with the Pearl Earring because it is familiar to many and because it has great examples of all of the principles we teach in this intro class including -a variety of colours - Chiaroscuro (the Italian term for extreme light and dark contrast) -a full range of flesh tones ... we teach an easy method for mixing skin tones! -a variety of edges including hard, soft and lost edges and we will teach you to recognise and execute these all easily This short workshop is fun for everyone and great for beginners.

VIP Cooking Class with Carbonara, Pesto Making, Lasagna & Cannoli (opens in a new tab)

69 5 h

This experience captures the true essence of Florence’s culinary soul: a journey that blends tradition, hands-on creativity, and the vibrant flavors of Italy. From the lively buzz of Sant'Ambrogio Market, where fresh local ingredients tell a story of heritage, to the warmth of an Italian kitchen, where time-honored techniques come to life, every moment is infused with authenticity. It’s not just about cooking: it’s about feeling like a local, learning the secrets of Italian cuisine from an expert chef, and embracing the joy of food as a cultural experience. The rich aromas of fresh herbs, simmering sauces, and handmade pasta fill the air, creating a sensory journey that awakens your inner Italian chef. Then comes the best part: gathering around the table, savoring the results of your hard work with a glass of Tuscan wine, and sharing laughter with fellow food lovers. It’s an immersive, delicious, and unforgettable way to taste Florence!