Overview
To study on Accademia Riaci Summer Program in Florence is to inhabit history, step into a living text, it is to directly encounter some of the world’s greatest art and gain the critical tools to confront it fully; to take in a city of subtle moods from literary, historical and archaeological vantage points; to create one’s own art under the guidance of practicing artists. It is a plunge into journey of extraordinary breadth and depth.
Academics
Major Introduction
- Arts, Crafts, and Design CoursesWorking directly with distinguished Florentine artists, students will expand their knowledge and expertise through a combination of research, technical training, and creative projects. The daily contact with Florence’s monuments, museums, and private collections will help students to develop their skills.
- Italian Home Cooking
In each lesson, students will prepare a complete course menu, starting from appetizers to desserts, learning the secret recipes of Italian homemade cuisine, using high-quality local ingredients from Tuscany. Lessons are held in private kitchens in a relaxed environment.
How to apply
Please refer to the application page.
Housing in Florence
We provide housing for our international students in fully furnished and equipped shared apartments located in the city of Florence, around 20~30 min by bus/bicycle to the school. Students share a kitchen, living room, and bathroom. These apts have kitchens where students can practice their own home cooking with freshly shopped foods from the market.
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Local staff’s support
The Accacdemia Riaci staff will welcome you, they are there to consult with you on various issues about living abroad. They will handle insurance issues, and medical arrangements in case of emergencies and will attend as interpreters. It is comforting to know that you are in good hands with local staff.
Inquiry
email to us or from the contact us page
Major Introduction
You can choose the courses below.
Shoemaking, Jewelry Making, Jewelry Design, Painting and Drawing, Art History, Bag Making & Leather Arts, Bag Design, Shoe Design, Interior Design, Architectural Design, Furniture Design, Glass Art, Ceramics, Restoration of Paintings, Fashion Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Woodworking, Furniture Restoration, Italian Home Cooking, Gelato Course, Italian Language, Enjoy Italy, Bookbinding, and Flower Arrangement.
*The instructors may change without prior notice.
Featured Courses
Jewelry Making
Interior Design
Shoemaking
Bag Making & Leather Arts
Shoe Design
Bag Design
Painting and Drawing
Glass Art
Fashion Design
Fashion Business
Ceramics
Graphic Design
Restoration of Paintings
Textile Design
Art History
Italian Home Cooking
Italian Language
English Language