Florence: Painting Experience, Create Your Florentine Lily!

Discover the vibrant art scene of Florence with an immersive painting experience. Led by expert instructor Andrea, you’ll learn traditional techniques to create your own Florentine lily. This hands-on workshop provides personalized attention in small groups, ensuring you leave with a beautiful souvenir to remember your Florentine adventure. Unlock your creativity and explore the city’s rich artistic heritage in just three captivating hours.

Key Points

• A 3-hour painting experience in Florence where participants create a Florentine lily, a symbol of the city, using traditional techniques under the guidance of an expert instructor.
• Participants learn methods like carving, tracing, applying gold foil, and gilding, with tempera and brushes, to achieve vibrant effects in a comfortable, creative environment.
• All necessary materials, including canvas and brushes, are provided, allowing participants to focus solely on the creative process and take home their unique artwork as a souvenir.
• The experience is designed for small groups of up to 4 people to ensure personalized attention, with multilingual instruction available in English, Spanish, and Italian.
• Flexible booking options and a convenient meeting location make it easy for participants to enjoy the Florentine art-making tradition.

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Experience Overview

The painting experience offers participants the opportunity to create a Florentine lily, an iconic symbol of Florence.

Create a Florentine lily, an iconic symbol of Florence, through an immersive painting experience.

The 3-hour activity is priced from $136.53 per person, with a limited group size of 4. Multilingual instruction is available in English, Spanish, and Italian.

Participants can take home their created painting as a unique souvenir, suitable for gifting or personal keepsake.

The flexible booking options include a "Reserve now & pay later" policy, and there’s a free cancellation policy up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Painting Techniques

Guided by Andrea, an expert with 25 years of experience, participants learn step-by-step techniques to create a Florentine lily on a gold background.

They start by carving and tracing the lily design. Next, they apply gold foil, followed by gilding to add a vibrant, shimmering effect.

Painting with tempera and brushes, they bring the lily to life with precise brushstrokes. Throughout the process, Andrea provides guidance and encouragement, ensuring participants feel comfortable experimenting with traditional methods.

Materials Provided

All materials needed for the Florentine lily painting experience are provided. This includes a canvas, pencils, brushes, glue, tempera, paints, props, and gold foil.

Participants don’t need to bring anything except their creativity. The expert instructor, Andrea, guides attendees through traditional techniques like carving, tracing, gilding, and painting to create a stunning Florentine lily on a gold background.

With 25 years of experience, Andrea ensures all the necessary tools and supplies are on hand, allowing participants to focus on the joy of the creative process. The final painting is a unique souvenir of Florence.

Unique Souvenir

Why not take home the created painting as a unique souvenir of Florence?

Participants get to keep their handmade Florentine lily artwork as a memento of their experience. This makes for a perfect gift for friends and family or a personal keepsake to display.

The painting showcases traditional Florentine techniques using gold foil, tempera, and other materials. It’s a one-of-a-kind piece that captures the essence of the city’s artistic heritage.

Take pride in your creation and enjoy the satisfaction of making something beautiful during your time in Florence.

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Instructor Profile

Andrea, an expert with 25 years of experience, guides participants through the step-by-step techniques to create their Florentine lily paintings.

She’s highly rated for her teaching style and engagement, with positive feedback highlighting her kindness, patience, and ability to make art accessible.

Andrea’s kind, patient approach and ability to make art accessible earn high praise for her engaging teaching style.

Andrea fosters an encouraging atmosphere that promotes creativity and relaxation.

Participants appreciate her expertise as she walks them through the traditional methods of carving, tracing, gilding, and painting to produce a Florentine lily on a gold background.

With Andrea’s guidance, guests leave with a unique souvenir of their Florence experience.

Participant Reviews

Participants consistently rave about their experiences with Andrea, the expert instructor leading the Florentine lily painting class.

Reviews highlight Andrea’s warm, welcoming teaching style, which makes the art form accessible to all. Participants praise Andrea’s patience, kindness, and ability to provide clear, step-by-step guidance.

The encouraging atmosphere promotes creativity and relaxation, allowing participants to fully enjoy the painting process. Many express satisfaction with the unique souvenir they take home – their own handcrafted Florentine lily on a gold background.

Booking and Reservation

How can interested participants book and reserve the Florentine lily painting experience?

Reservations are flexible, with a "Reserve now & pay later" policy to accommodate varying schedules.

Booking options include:

• Online via the company’s website, allowing participants to easily select their preferred date and time.

• By phone, where a customer service representative can assist with the reservation process.

• Through the company’s third-party booking partners, providing additional convenience for travelers.

With limited group sizes, early booking is recommended to secure a spot in this popular painting experience in the heart of Florence.

Location and Meeting Point

The meeting location for the Florentine lily painting experience is 22 Via Enrico Petrella, on the third floor. An elevator is available for easy access.

Participants should arrive at the studio promptly at the scheduled start time. The studio is conveniently located, making it easy to find.

Flexible booking options are offered, including a "Reserve now & pay later" policy to accommodate various schedules.

With clear directions and accessibility, participants can focus on the creative experience of painting their Florentine lily rather than navigating an inconvenient meeting location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is This Activity Suitable for Children?

The activity is not specifically designed for children. The group size is limited to 4 participants, and the materials and techniques used may be more suitable for adults. However, it could be suitable for older children with close adult supervision.

Can I Bring My Own Art Supplies?

The experience provides all necessary art supplies. Participants are not allowed to bring their own materials, as the instructor guides the group through the traditional techniques using the provided materials to create the Florentine lily painting.

Is There a Dress Code for the Activity?

There’s no strict dress code for the activity. Participants can wear comfortable clothing that they don’t mind getting a bit messy during the painting process. The focus is on the creative experience, not formal attire.

Can I Choose the Design I Want to Create?

No, participants don’t choose the design. The activity focuses on creating a traditional Florentine lily painting under the guidance of the experienced instructor. All materials and step-by-step techniques are provided to make the Florentine lily artwork.

Is There an Option to Extend the Duration of the Experience?

Yes, the duration of the experience can be extended. Participants can request an extended session, subject to availability and additional fees. This allows more time for creativity and producing a more detailed artwork.

The Sum Up

Experience Florence’s vibrant art scene by creating your own Florentine lily in a hands-on painting workshop. Led by an expert instructor, you’ll learn traditional techniques like carving, tracing, and gilding using high-quality materials. Not only will you express your creativity, but you’ll also leave with a beautiful souvenir to remember your Florentine adventure.

You can check availability for your dates here: