For guests of Calimala Milano

Made by hand, Milan style

Six hands-on experiences, chosen for guests of Calimala Milano and close to Porta Venezia, in the Buenos Aires–Venezia area and in Brera.

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Deluxe room at Hotel Calimala Milano with a double bed, marble floor, an open orange bathroom and a balcony view

Leather armchairs around a small round table by a window in a bar at Hotel Calimala Milano

Art at Calimala, art in your hands

Calimala Milano blends historic buildings with contemporary design, bold colour and a curated collection of art, all meant to spark curiosity. These experiences carry that spirit beyond the lobby. Paint, write, cut and carve alongside local artists and artisans, and take home something made by you.

Experiences: 6
Per person: from €45
Within a walk: 3 of 6

The experiences

Six ways to spend an afternoon in Milan

01Art1 h 30 min
Art therapy workshop in a green Milan garden
Spend about 90 minutes in a garden painting, drawing and trying other art materials. Art therapy here is about the pleasure of making, not the result.
Buenos Aires - Venezia3 min walk
from €80 per person
Choose a date: Art therapy workshop in a green Milan garden
02Art2 h
Artistic collage with an aperitivo in a wine bar
Browse magazines and papers, then cut and arrange them into a collage of your own, guided by an artist and with a glass of wine within reach.
Buenos Aires - Venezia12 min walk
from €45 per person
Choose a date: Artistic collage with an aperitivo in a wine bar
03Food & drink2 h
Latte art class with Cafézal
Learn to make smooth, velvety milk foam, control its temperature and texture, and pour it properly in a coffee class built around the perfect cappuccino.
Buenos Aires - Venezia14 min walk
from €80 per person
Choose a date: Latte art class with Cafézal
04Art2 h
Calligraphy in a historic Brera atelier
With ink, paper and traditional tools at Atelier Crespi, an expert guides you through posture, grip and letterforms to build your own handwriting.
Borgonuovo11 min by taxi
from €150 per person
Choose a date: Calligraphy in a historic Brera atelier
05Craft2 h
Wooden coaster and aperitivo in a Brera workshop
In a historic Brera carpentry, shape and finish your own wooden coaster, guided by the craftsmen, and enjoy an aperitivo as you work.
Borgonuovo12 min by taxi
from €95 per person
Choose a date: Wooden coaster and aperitivo in a Brera workshop
06Art2 h
Watercolour secrets in a Brera atelier
Guided by an artist, prepare your materials, learn to handle water and work with transparencies and soft gradients on cotton paper.
Borgonuovo11 min by taxi
from €150 per person
Choose a date: Watercolour secrets in a Brera atelier