Private Tour
Leonardian Drawings & art workshop in Florence
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
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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!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
A unique way of learning art according to the traditional Florentine method and not only that, but also discovering more modern techniques! You will spend part of your day in our Studio, where our specialized teachers will be waiting for you and where you can choose: 1) Leonardian drawing session, we will follow the traditional drawing process on paper using sanguine, sepia or charcoal, reproducing one of the sketches most famous of the Tuscan genius; 2) Low artistic relief (using clay modelling), where you will create a small relief depicting a figurative sculpture; 3) Botanical Plaster Casting Workshop, where you will create reliefs and drawings using plants, flowers and sculptures on clay and bring the plaster mold with you; 4) Palette Knife Painting Class, you will create a small oil painting using the palette knife instead of brushes; 5) Watercolor class, you will discover the watercolor technique by painting naturalistic details such as flowers or fruit; 6) Watercolor with gold leaf, you will apply gold leaf to your watercolor; 7) Van Gogh you will create a painting with the technique and style of the famous Flemish artist.
What‘s Included
for drawing: paper and pencils; for sculpture: clay and support, for painting: canvas and colors
Snacks
for sculpture: casts are excluded
Options
Watercolor
Duration: 3 hours
Palette Knife Painting Class
Duration: 3 hours
aperitif
Watercolor with gold leaf
Duration: 3 hours
snacks
Van Gogh Painting Workshop
Duration: 3 hours
coffee breaks
Botanic plaster cast workshop
Duration: 2 hours
wine
Relief sculpture
Duration: 3 hours
aperitif
Leonardian drawings
snack & drink
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Wonderful Artistic Journey!
I1272RLjorgem,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very professional and inspiring drawing sessions! The 6 hours over two days were perfectly paced — our 11-year-old loved it. The instructor was patient, kind, and truly encouraging. Now they’ll continue online, and the real miracle is that they met through art!
Very nice private drawing workshop
josefinec2015,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a private drawing workshop with Octavio in the cute Geko studio. It was a fun experience and I learned a lot. I hope to come back another time.
Impressionist Art Class
Wanda R,,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Geko art studios was excellent at providing me all the information in advance to be prepared for my class. The day of the class they even provided me with transit instructions. Katherina provided patient, clear instructions to help me maintain confidence in a new creative process. It was a lot of fun and I will come again when I return to Florence!
Great time and learned many amazing things from this workshop!
paulinarB8478TT,,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my family had a wonderful time learning the techniques from Leonardo da Vinci. The place was very inspirtional with many sculptures and paintings. My children and I were able to draw a nice portrait and my wife was able to improve her drawing skills!! Will defo recommend this workshop to anyone!
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Sierra K,,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Geko art studio is amazing. Solo classes give you the best learning experience. In the a couple of hours, I learned and practiced so much.
Good experience
Mohamed P,,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I signed my daughter up for this class. She’s a pretty good abstract painter, but she wants to learn realism. She enjoyed this class.
My son and I had an...
Susan P,,Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My son and I had an incredible opportunity to learn new tips for how to draw. Great teacher and communicator. We walked away with masterpieces. Thank you!
The class was so much fun!
W156YEkevinc,,Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Octavio was a great guide and teacher for the Leonardian Drawings class. Rosanna did a great job as a host in the organization department and made me feel very comfortable in the studio. Thanks to both of them for such an amazing experience!
Great experience!
Anthony M,,May 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The drawing class and instructor was perfect, we had such a good time thank you. Very easy to find and a quaint studio.
Highly recommend
Amy L,,May 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a one on one experience. Super welcoming and very open to beginners. Had no experience beforehand and still had a great time.
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