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Scuola Toscana, Florence:
Scuola Toscana is an accredited Italian language school providing a wide range of arts courses with Italian language. Recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education, we are located in the historical centre of Florence, in the Tuscany region of Italy (approximately 3 hours north of Rome). Our arts classes consist of small groups, but we also cater for individuals offering private tuition courses.

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Photo of Art & Design Courses in Florence, ItalyArts courses combined with Italian language learning:
(Year-round & summer holiday / vacation programs)

Italian Art History Courses:  
Study history of art and to learn the Italian language. Florence offers a wonderful richness of art and architecture:

- Join us in this exciting art history course and meander through the medieval street of Santa Croce
- Discover the marvelous Uffizi Gallery
- Admire the breathtakingly beautiful David di Michelangelo
- Examine the genial machines of Leonardo da Vinci
- Explore the Brunelleschi majestic Cupola, with time devoted to the thrilling experience of visiting some of the less known sides of the old city.

You will learn about the everyday life of the Renaissance, and the secrets of the Maestri through classes, interpretative walks, visits to museums and galleries: every visit designed and accompanied by an Italian teacher, who is also specialised in history of art. 2 hours Italian language + 2 hours history of aImage of Art & Design Courses in Florence, Italyrt every day. Duration: 1 week to 12 weeks.

Italian & Art Courses:  

- "Rinascimento": learn about the techniques of the grand maestros of the Renaissance.
- "Maestro": to try, improve or deepen your knowledge of fresco painting.
- "Bottega di Disegno e Pittura": learn the technique of painting and drawing.
- "Decorazione": if you are interested in the techniques of decoratig wood or paper, of decoupage, painting on glass or trompe l'oeil.

Italian Fashion & Design Course
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Learn all the terminology you need for your study or your work in the field of Italian fashion & design, with an expert teacher and materials from the stylist`s workshops and ateliers. 2hrs Italian language + 2 hrs terminology every day.

Duration of 1 week up to 12 weeks.

Italian Culture Courses
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The Scuola Toscana lets you understand Italian cultural values, issues and concerns:for the student who wants to stay longer in Florence, Scuola Toscana offers a course which will enable you to learn and perfect your Italian language skills.

You will come to know all the aspects of the Italian language and culture, from grammar to literature to art history to Italian cuisine. At the end of every year you can sit for the exams of AIL and CILS.

You will return to your countrPhotos of Scuola Toscana, Florencey armed with the new tool of the concrete knowledge of a foreign country: Italy.

Italian Music and Opera Courses
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Italian is the "royal language" in the world of classical music and opera. For years, the Scuola Toscana organizes individual and group courses for singers and musicians, as follows:

- 2 hours per day of Italian language.
- 2 hours per day of Italian for music and opera.

This course includes all the caracteristics of the Italian language in music and opera: "il bel canto", the diction, the themes, the texts and of course the cultural aspects, the historical background and the techniques.

The course will take place in our new classrooms, in Via Garibaldi, located near the Teatro Comunale, seat of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.

The price includes the visit of an opera or a concert together with your teacher. The course is open also for non-specialists and amateurs.

Italian and Photography Course
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Together with the Italian language, learn the theory and the techniques of photography; two hours of Italian language and two hours dedicated to the art of photography.

From absolute beginners up to perfecting, theory, practice, and workshops with a professional photographer. Duration: 1 week to 12 weeks.

Italian Wine & Cooking Course:  
Learn Italian language and discovery the Italian cuisine - with an hands-on course which, together with Italian language, introduces you to the world of Italian food and wines. 4 hrs every day. Duration: 1 week to 12 weeks.

Italian Language + Jewellery Course:
Duration: 2, 4, or 8 weeks (from absolute beginners to professionals). This course is composed by 2 hours a day of Italian language and 2 hours a day of jewellery work. Topics include:

- Engraving
- Gemology 
- Jewellery design
- Restoration
- Stone setting
- Wax working

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