Michelangelo for a day  Avis 2

My 6-year old son and I did the mosiac workshop. We had a really great time. Gioia, our instructor, was so warm and friendly. The mosiac takes some time to complete, but she did such a great job keeping my son's attention and even got out some paints for him to do after he had finished his. This was such a nice break for our little guy, who is not as interested in seeing sights - he likes to have something to do. And he's really proud of the mosiac he made!

What a wonderful family activity! Gioia led a delightful 3-hour Caravaggio workshop for my family of four (including two elementary school-age daughters), which included stops at two churches (seeing 4 Caravaggio paintings) and, afterwards, a painting lesson.

The tour itself was terrific, as it had a perfect amount of detail for adults and kids. Gioia connected with our kids in a relatable way by explaining who Caravaggio was and how he lived. She also works as an art conservator, so she was able to describe how Caravaggio painted, while also answering all our questions about the scenes and imagery, the churches, and the local area.

The painting lesson was perfectly appropriate for our varying artistic abilities (our kids were terrific, and the adults not so much!). We painted a still life of fruit or, alternatively, a vase of flowers, with Gioia providing helpful instruction and tips. Our paintings are now great souvenirs!

Gioia was so very very kind, fun, and patient. The churches and the painting workshop are in one of the best areas in Rome, making it a great spot --- after the activities end --- to branch out for lunch, gelato, or shopping. Do it!