Learn art in the heart of Florence
Drawing, painting, sculpture and fresco courses for all levels, all year round, just steps from the Bargello Museum. Small classes, qualified teachers and lessons in English or Italian.
From your first pencil to the Academy
Short and long courses, intensive or just a few hours, for beginners and advanced students. You can start almost any week.
Drawing and painting courses
From the basics to advanced techniques in 9 units: charcoal, sanguine, tempera, oil, watercolour and much more. From one week to nine months, starting every Monday.
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Advanced drawing and painting
A one-year programme for students who want to take on more complex compositions, techniques and subjects and develop a personal approach.
Find out more →Two-year course in visual arts
Two years to turn your passion into an artistic path: classical techniques together with graphics, comics and illustration.
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Life drawing and painting
The human figure from life, with notions of anatomy: 12 hours a week with a live model. No experience needed.
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Sculpture course with clay
Realist sculpture in 3 units over 12 weeks, or just part of it (minimum 4 weeks), 14 or 20 hours a week.
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Fresco course
The technique of Giotto and the great masters: natural pigments laid on fresh plaster to create warm, subtle tones.
Find out more →One day of art in Florence
An intensive day of drawing and painting in our studio or among the city's monuments, in small groups.
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One day of art in Tuscany
Draw and paint in the Chianti hills, Siena, San Gimignano or Lucca, with one-on-one or two-on-one lessons, weekends included.
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Weekend art courses
A weekend in Florence's artistic atmosphere, drawing and painting, with one-on-one or two-on-one lessons.
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Preparation for the Fine Arts Academies
Strategies and tips to pass the admission exam to the Italian Academies of Fine Arts: Florence, Brera, Carrara, Rome and more.
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Italian language and art
Italian in small groups in the morning, drawing and painting in the afternoon: two passions in one stay.
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Courses for school groups
Language, art and culture courses tailored to schools and groups, in English or Italian, with visits and activities in the city.
Find out more →An art school built around its students
Over 30 years of experience
We have been teaching art and Italian in Florence since 1995, to students from all over the world.
Small classes
6 to 10 students per class: your teacher really follows each of you.
In the cradle of the Renaissance
Opposite the Bargello Museum, a short walk from the Cathedral and Palazzo Vecchio.
All year round
Courses in English or Italian, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, visa assistance and discounts with our student card.
One week, one technique
Intensive seminars from Monday to Friday: 30 hours of lessons in our studio or around Florence. All materials are included.
Portrait and Self-portrait Workshop
Life-drawing, life-painting and anatomy workshop
Classical drawing workshop
Watercolour workshop
Fresco workshop
Trompe l’oeil workshop
Sculpture Workshop
Decoration Workshop
Art in the museums of Florence
Drawing and/or Painting from a photo
Floral Painting workshop
Animal Painting workshop
What our students say
I spend 2 incredible months at Accademia del Giglio! I started at a total basic level and ended not only with a lot of new techniques and skill, but also with a much bigger love for art than I had imagined.
Andrea P., Denmark
I had my last class at Academia del Giglio in Florence today. Learnt more this week than on any other course, & A. is a fantastic teacher. Highly recommend the course.
Nick D., UK
I took your drawing classes for one week and it was a unique experience I will never forget! Thank You.
Patricia B., Switzerland
Come and visit us
Address
Accademia del Giglio
Via Ghibellina 116
50122 Florence, Italy
Phone and WhatsApp
+39 351 275 4681
9am–9pm, every day
Office
Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
