Shira in Florence עברית

An art & craft retreat in Florence Firenze – The Art of Making

A Full Immersion in Art & Craft

A kind of creative retreat, with hands-on workshops at local artists' and artisans' studios. And between the workshops: museums, good food and time to enjoy Florence in winter.

When: January–February 2027, three dates See the dates →

Painting ceramics and maiolica in a Florence workshop
Painting maiolica, in one of the workshops

This time, it's all built around the workshops

Anyone who knows me knows I'm crazy about Florence's little workshops. Every time I discover another one, I get excited all over again and start thinking how to fit it into the next trip. So this time I turned it around and built the whole experience around the workshops.

Painting maiolica, pottery, marbled paper, painting with gold leaf, wood inlay, leather bookbinding and more. I plan and arrange everything ahead, and the days themselves are yours: no one walking you around, and all the help you need from me and my local team.

  • On your own, as a couple or with friends
  • No art experience needed
  • Stay at our boutique hotel in the center

From the workshops

Hands at work

A few of the workshops I've chosen. I've tried every one of them myself.

The dates

Come and make things in Florence

January 2027 · 6 nights

12–18 January

  • A personal program, around what interests you
  • Staying at Hotel Zanobi 45 in the center
Details on WhatsApp

February 2027 · 6 nights

2–8 February

  • A personal program, around what interests you
  • Staying at Hotel Zanobi 45 in the center
Details on WhatsApp

February 2027 · 6 nights

16–22 February

  • A personal program, around what interests you
  • Staying at Hotel Zanobi 45 in the center
Details on WhatsApp

I'll send you the program, the price and all the details on WhatsApp.

The entrance of Hotel Zanobi 45 in Florence

Where we stay: Hotel Zanobi 45

Our boutique hotel in the center of Florence, a short walk from the Duomo.

9.4 Guest rating

More experiences

More ways to discover Florence with me

Women on a Florence trip at an aperitivo with a view over the city

Boutique women's trips

Firenze a modo mio

If you'd like a few days in my Florence with a small, intimate group of women: lanes, workshops, markets, art and food.

Who
Women, on your own or with a friend
When
February–March 2027, two dates
How
I'm with you the whole trip
The group on a lawn facing the Tuscan hills

A tailor-made trip

Tailor Made

If you're a group of friends or a family and want a trip of your own, built around what matters to you.

Who
Groups of friends and families
When
On your dates, on request
How
We build it together, and I'm there with you

Want to hear more?

If you also feel like diving into Florence's world of making, write to me. I'd love to tell you more!

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