CREATIVE EXPERIENCES IN BOLOGNA
Explore a different Bologna.
Create your souvenir.
Share food and conversation.
The perfect souvenir isn’t something you buy. You create it by experiencing Bologna.
Join small-group creative workshops inspired by the city, meet people around the table, enjoy local food and drinks, and take home something you made yourself.
Art · Bologna · Small groups · Local food & drinks · Your own handmade souvenir
Creative workshops in Bologna
Experiences designed for travellers looking for:
unique things to do in Bologna
creative workshops in Bologna
art experiences for beginners
small-group activities
experiences for couples, families, friends and solo travellers
authentic local experiences
handmade souvenirs from Bologna
something different from a traditional sightseeing tour
No artistic skills are required.
DISCOVER OUR EXPERIENCES
Bologna in a BOX
Build your own of Bologna.
DISCOVER BOLOGNA FROM ABOVE
Meet in Piazza Galvani and take a short local bus ride to San Michele in Bosco for a panoramic view of Bologna and the surprising “Cannocchiale” effect of the Asinelli Tower.
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CREATE YOUR OWN SOUVENIR
Use the shapes, colours, textures and perspectives you have just seen as inspiration. At the workshop table, create your own 3D Bologna in a BOX using simple materials. No artistic experience is needed.
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SHARE THE MOMENT
Once the artworks are finished, slow down and enjoy the final part of the experience together. Share food, drinks and conversation with the group and take home the unique Bologna you created yourself.
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Duration: approximately 4 hours
Group size: maximum 8–10 guests
Languages: English and Italian
Level: complete beginners welcome
Price: €50
What’s included
visual inspiration in Bologna
all creative materials
step-by-step guidance by an expert artist
local food and drinks
your finished artwork to take home
What you’ll take home
Your own Bologna in a BOX: a framed three-dimensional artwork created by you in Bologna.
Not a mass-produced souvenir.
A piece that exists because you made it.
Paint like MORANDI
Slow down. Look closer. Paint.
DISCOVER MORANDI’S WORLD
Meet at Casa Morandi and begin with a quiet visual exploration of the artist’s world, focusing on simple objects, muted colours, balance and composition.
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CREATE YOUR OWN SOUVENIR
Then move to the workshop space, where you’ll create your own Morandi-inspired painting on canvas, using a limited palette and a simple still-life arrangement designed for beginners.
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SHARE THE MOMENT
Once the artworks are finished, slow down and enjoy the final part of the experience together. Share food, drinks and conversation with the group and take home the unique Bologna you created yourself.
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Duration: approximately 4 hours
Group size: maximum 8–10 guests
Languages: English and Italian
Level: complete beginners welcome
Price: €50
What’s included
Casa Morandi for visual inspiration
All creative materials
Guided colour palette
Artist card
Food and drinks
Step-by-step guidance throughout the workshop
What you’ll take home
Your own original Morandi-inspired painting, created and signed by you in Bologna, together with your personal artist card.
Not a print. Not a reproduction.
Your painting.
About us
Two creative minds. One different way to experience Bologna.
We're Benny and Marzio, two creative professionals based in Bologna. Our backgrounds are in communication, visual storytelling, illustration and video. We've spent years working with images, ideas and creative projects, and we share a curiosity for the details that make a place unique.
We created these experiences to share a different side of Bologna: not through a traditional sightseeing tour, but by looking at the city, noticing its colours, shapes and details, and turning that inspiration into something you can make yourself.
Our workshops are relaxed, hands-on and open to everyone. No artistic skills or previous experience needed — just curiosity and a little time to experiment.
FAQ
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Not at all! Both workshops are designed for complete beginners. You’ll be guided step by step, and all you need is curiosity and a willingness to experiment.
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Absolutely! Solo travellers are very welcome. Our small-group workshops are a relaxed way to meet other people while enjoying a creative experience in Bologna.
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Bologna in a BOX: your own handmade 3D artwork of Bologna, displayed in a wooden frame.
Paint like Morandi: your original Morandi-inspired painting on canvas, signed by you.
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Yes! All the materials, tools and equipment needed for the workshop are provided.
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Yes, the experience includes a moment to enjoy food, drinks and conversation with the group.
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The workshops are available in English and Italian.
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We keep our groups small to ensure a relaxed and personal experience, with a maximum of 8–10 participants.
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The experiences take place in Bologna. For Bologna in a BOX, the meeting point is Piazza Galvani. For Paint like Morandi, we meet at Casa Morandi. Full details of the workshop location are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Yes! Private workshops for couples, families or small groups can be arranged upon request, subject to availability.
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If a session cannot go ahead because the minimum number of participants has not been reached, you’ll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
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The experiences may involve short walks of up to 10 minutes at a time. For this reason, they may not be suitable for everyone with reduced mobility. If you have specific accessibility needs or concerns, please contact us before booking so we can discuss the details and help you decide whether the experience is right for you.
BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
Ready to create something in Bologna?
Choose your experience and get in touch to request a place. Whether you'd like to create your own 3D Bologna artwork or paint a still life inspired by Morandi, we'd love to have you join us.
How to book
Choose the workshop you'd like to join.
Tell us your preferred date and the number of participants.
We'll get back to you to check availability and confirm the details.
Our workshops take place in small groups, so we recommend getting in touch in advance.
Have specific accessibility needs or questions before booking? Just let us know. We'll be happy to help you understand whether the experience is suitable for you.
BOLOGNA IN A BOX
€ 55
PAINT LIKE MORANDI
