I had such a great time learning the basic steps of how to sculpt like michelangelo with Octavio and Rosanna they were both very nice and supportive and enjoyed my day with my gf at Geko Art Studio





Our experience allows you not only to admire art, but to be able to create it with your own hands. You will learn the history and secrets of a majestic work together with the expert guidance of the sculptor Octavio Palomino. NOTE: all our lessons are private, once booked you will be contacted by our office to arrange times based on your needs and the availability of the atelier. Generally 10-13 are available; 2-5pm and 5.30-8.30pm our staff will try to help you!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Sculpt like Michelangelo lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $228 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is It is possible to reach our studio by bus (n.23, 31 or 32) by bicycle or more comfortably by taxi (we are 20 minutes from the historic center). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, IT, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 5 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Octavio Palomino Sculptor.
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I had such a great time learning the basic steps of how to sculpt like michelangelo with Octavio and Rosanna they were both very nice and supportive and enjoyed my day with my gf at Geko Art Studio
Taking a class at Geko is a must for artists visiting Florence. The one-on-one classes maximize your learning and make for a great experience.
We actually did a day trip from Rome to Florence for this class. My 14-year-old son had an amazing time. He can sometimes be reluctant about the arts, but loves working with his hands so this was perfect. Incredibly friendly staff. Very welcoming. Great teacher. We would definitely do this again!
This was such a great experience!! I felt like Michelangelo working in the studio LOL. They were so nice and very helpful when I was taking the bus over (which by the way was so easy and drops you right in front of the studio!). I had a great time; thank you!
A very good experience and a revelation for me! Accompanying at the top, Rosanna and Octavio are really nice.
We stayed with them 6 years ago and finally returned to Florence and booked a workshop with them again, this time with a Michelangelo theme. My 18- and 21-year-olds had a great time and learned so much about sculpture. Octavio and the Geko are always a guarantee for every time we return to Florence. Special mention also to Rosanna's impeccable organization with schedules, taxis etc. Thank you very much
Exceptional hosts. Super friendly and welcoming. Super fun experience. Great instructor. Must try atleast once.
We had such a wonderful afternoon sculpting class at Geko Studio. They were able to fit us in on short notice and work around our schedule. The class itself was well instructed and made us beginners feel comfortable! It gave us a completely new appreciation for the art we spent hours admiring the days before!! Can’t recommend them enough! We will definitely come back for more classes when visiting Firenze in the future!
Very friendly and special time together where we able to be working on the same task together (mother, father and daughter). We had even tasty home-made food and cake and were able to bring home a souvenir reminding us of the great master Michelangelo. Thank you!
Wow! What an incredible experience! It was difficult at first but Octavio was such a great teacher and guided me each step of the way. I’ve always admired sculpting and have been awestruck by the statue of David, but it was only after doing this class that I gained a whole new understanding and appreciation of the work, artistry and patience it takes to produce such masterpieces. Will definitely be back to take another class!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sculpt like Michelangelo | 2 hours | 5.0 (19) | $228 | |
Learn to Sculpt or Paint in a Private Florence Art Studio | 3 hours | 5.0 (22) | $286 | View |
Sculpt to Florentine Pet | 2 hours | 5.0 (8) | $143 | View |
Michelangelo's David & Florence Academy Guided Tour | 2 hours | 4.7 (3) | $226 | View |
Florence Like a Local: Private & Personalized | 2–3 hours | 5.0 (9) | $114 | View |
Florence in a Day:Michelangelo's David, Uffizi, Duomo & City Tour | 5 hours | 4.7 (1,336) | $145 | View |
Special Entry & Guided Tour of Michelangelo’s David in Florence | 1h 20min | 4.9 (1,327) | $32 | View |