Discover creative workshops

Explore a wide range of workshops & activities at Crafting on a Convent Farm. From soap making to jewelry making, we offer simple, healthy fun for kids and families just a short walk from the Florentine city center.

A wide range of activities

We offer a delightful array of workshops and activities, including soap making, candle making, paper marbling, quilling, sewing, cooking, painting, embroidery, glass etching, paper making, ceramic painting, candy making, jewelry making, and baking. There's something for everyone to enjoy and explore their creative side!

Unique experience in the Florentine countryside

Our school farm and workshops are uniquely run by nuns who dedicate their lives to work and prayer, benefiting all who visit. Experience the peace of the Florentine countryside within the walls of a monastery. Children of all ages can discover a place to get creative and build confidence in a supportive environment.

Our Running List of Completed Crafts!

Have any suggestions? What's your favorite craft? Share with us! info@craftingonaconventfarm.com

Quilling Quilting Papermaking Book-binding Embossing Wax seals Candle-making: Dipped, poured, molds, and beeswax Stencil-making Die-cutting: paper, foam, felt Potato stamping Calligraphy Penmanship Graphic desigN Gold leafing Tie-dyeing Papier mache Origami Decoupage Watercoloring Card-making Glass etching Bisque Ceramic painting Glass painting Glass marbling Silk-screen  Soap making (cold) Soap stamping Recycled soap molding Bath bombs  Body butter Scrubs Chapstick  Crepe paper flowers Graphic transfer: Ceramic, cloth, wood Homemade tea Napkin folding Gallery picture mounting Singing Gummy bears  Lollipops Marshmallows Saltwater taffy Pasta making Homemade chocolate Baking Butter making Blown eggs Homemade dry-set clay Salt dough Slime (every type!) Printed magnets Soldering Jewelry making Jigsaw  projects Wood burning Plastic sealing Basic drill skills Silk ribbon embroidery  Embroidery  Sewing:  hand and machine Photography  Flower arranging Mosaics Beading Felting Leather working Paper marbling Scrapbooking Metal wire art Painting (oil) Glass cutting Metal etching Paper marbling: Shaving cream Flower preservation: Pressing and silicon gel

"This was the highlight of our trip to Florence! The kids loved the crafting activities, and we all enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere."

The Hartman Family