Indulge in photography and painting, guided by a professional photographer and by young art students, for relaxing breaks in Florence and Borgo Pignano, an hour from the Tuscan capital.
Leica and the Portrait Firenze hotel team for photography coaching
Spring is an ideal time for re-connecting the brain and body, and Italy has some fantastic locations in which to indulge in activities of an artistic nature like photography and painting. One of the best parts of any holiday is when you return home and share your photographs with your loved ones. Let Leica and Portrait Firenze guide you to enhance your technique. The Ferragamo-owned hotel has partnered with the leading camera and optical lenses manufacturer to enjoy Florence while learning technical know-how with a professional photographer arranged by Leica. 
End a day behind the lens with indelible memories
At the end of the day, you’ll be able to save all your pictures on a USB stick at the Leica store, ready to print out your photos at home. The Leica Experience is available at Portrait Firenze from €800 per day based on two people joining. Stays at Portrait Firenze which offers rooms from €715 per night, based on two adults sharing exclude breakfast. lungarnocollection.com/portrait-firenze
Painting lessons on an organic Tuscan estate
Borgo Pignano (Volterra - Florence), set in the heart of a picturesque 750-acre organic estate an hour from Florence has a long-established relationship with The Royal Drawing School in London. Whether you’re a professional painter, avid collector or just an art enthusiast, Borgo Pignano is the perfect place for you to release your inner Michelangelo. Students from The Royal Drawing School visit Pignano every summer as part of their studies and whilst staying are available to offer guests private drawing lessons.
An art studio with canvases and paint supplies
The property is home to an art studio equipped with complimentary canvases and paint supplies, overlooking the inspiring Tuscan Hills. The classes with the RDS students help guests learn all about perspective, how different times of the day can change the colour palette and how the types of equipment they use can mould their own unique style.
Group and individual art classes
Set against the backdrop of the Tuscan hills, Borgo Pignano’s innovative art programme helps to nourish creativity and fuel happiness. Borgo Pignano, Tuscany offers double rooms from €320 per night in La Villa on a B&B basis. An individual painting class at Borgo Pignano costs €50 for two hours. A group class costs €40 per person for two hours. borgopignano.com/en
