Summer Arts School in Florence, Italy

Accademia Riaci:
Enjoy an unforgettable summer experience in Florence with Accademia Riaci! Situated in the center of the old city, Accademia Riaci is one of the leading art and design academies in Italy.

We provide intensive summer art, craft and design courses in a range of fields, including fashion design, painting & drawing, jewelry making, interior design and culinary arts.

Taught in English, Italian or Spanish, our programs last 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks or 12 weeks. Private lessons are also available.

Only a three minute walk from the Firenze railway station, Accademia Riaci is conveniently situated between Duomo and Church of St. Lorenzo. Florence is filled with hundreds of historical monuments and museums.

Spend the afternoon hiking in Fiesole, watching the tourists crowd around the Gates of Paradise or shopping in Mercato San Lorenzo. On the weekends, you can travel to the Tuscan beaches, Rome, Milan, or other surrounding cities.