Tuscany is synonymous with art and incredible museums full of some of the most famous pieces of art ever created by human hands. Once you have found a villa with pool in Tuscany or Tuscany villa and you begin exploring the region, you will quickly realise that this is no exaggeration and that everywhere you turn there are astounding works of art to be found. From famous museums exhibiting paintings and sculptures by some of the biggest names in history to contemporary galleries showcasing works by leading artists of today, from street corners painted with murals by artists both celebrated and unknown to church walls and palace ceilings swathed in massive frescoes, from gardens dotted with statuary to little boutiques selling items by artisans still producing beautiful handmade objects: there is a wide array of types and styles of works of art to be found all over Tuscany. Observing these wonderful pieces with your own eyes, absorbing the culture and the history, learning more about it all, and maybe buying a reproduction or work of a local artist to bring a little piece of it all home with you are all great ideas and well and good. However, if you want to actually roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty, get involved, and make something yourself then we have just the thing for those considering a vacation in Arezzo: a workshop to paint your very own fresco!
A must for the most serious art-lovers and creative types looking for unique activities and attractions to enjoy while on holiday in Arezzo, this workshop presents a unique and exciting chance to channel your inner Michelangelo and maybe even figure out just why Da Vinci had to go and invent his own disastrous alternative to the fresco process. Run by the company Tip Top Tour who host various experiences, tours, and workshops in Tuscany, the fresco workshop starts at €87.00 per person and can cater for up to six people at a time. Taking place in a workshop in a real restoration lab where great works of art are cleaned, protected, and reinvigorated and with current projects on pieces from throughout history underway in the surrounding space, this is probably the closest one can get to experiencing a Renaissance workshop for themselves today.
Led by Paola, Marzia, and Marco, the experience will guide you through the whole process of the creation of a fresco: from first drafting the plaster on a small support that can be easily moved to ending with adding all of the finishing touches to create your perfect work of art. Using the same methodology as the Old Masters to birth the works adorning churches and villas throughout Italy, the workshop will give you an incredible new insight into Italian art and leave you with your own unique little fresco of your own to bring home with you! Kids are also welcome and really enjoy getting their hands dirty and experiencing art for themselves rather than just learning about it or wandering around a quiet museum.
With the possibility to tailor the experience to your own needs, interests, or group upon request, this workshop can take place at either 10.00am or 2.00pm from Monday to Sunday and lasts three hours in total. Just fill out the booking request form on their website, specifying the number of people in your party and your desired date and time and they will get back to you to try and meet your request or find an appropriate alternative.
So, if you are looking to book a luxury villa in Arezzo and are looking for a unique arty outing to enjoy during your stay then be sure to inquire about this exciting experience!
