Authentic Italian Cooking and Language Course
An exceptional cooking course in collaboration with the prestigious Prue Leith Academy. Immerse yourself in the rich food and wine culture of Italy. Learn how to cook traditional dishes authentically, master correct pronunciation, and gain the confidence to order in a restaurant like a true Italian!
Join us and take your culinary skills to the next level by immersing yourself in the vibrant Italian culture!
To find out more and sign up today, click here: https://www.prueleith.co.za/short-course/a-tavola/
Conversation Course
Join us on Saturday mornings at the Italian Club for our Italian conversation course! In a welcoming atmosphere, with a good cappuccino in hand, we will discuss fashion, culture, and much more. A unique opportunity to practice Italian once a week and improve your language skills in a relaxed and friendly environment.
When: Once month, on a Saturday morning, starting from 18 April 2026
Where: Italian Club, Pretoria
Participation fee: R 1.600 per student per Term
For more information, contact us at iicpretoria.corsi@esteri.it
The Book Club
A reading journey through Italian literature (2026 edition)
Join us for a year-long journey through Italy with a curated selection of books in English, led by Dr. Raphael d’Abdon, renowned scholar of Italian and South African literature and poetry.
When: once a month, Saturday mornings
Where: Italian Club
Participation fee: R 1.800 for the entire year
Ideal for readers, culture enthusiasts, and those who want to explore Italy through engaging narratives and prominent literary voices.
For more information and rates, contact us at iicpretoria.corsi@esteri.it
Italian Art Course
From the Renaissance to Romanticism
Discover the evolution of Italian art with Prof. Luigi Robuschi, an expert in Italian art history. A virtual journey through Ravenna, Florence, Rome, Venice, and Milan, discovering the masterpieces that marked the history of Italy and Europe between the Renaissance and the Romantic era.
When: Ten Thursday afternoons, starting 19 March 2026, at 17:30
Where: online (Zoom)
Participation fee: R 2.000 for the entire program
Syllabus:
| The Byzantine Tradition of Ravenna | 19.03.2026 |
| The Florence of Cimabue and Giotto | 25.03.2026 |
| The Renaissance in Venice: Bellini, Giorgione, and Titian – Part 1 | 16.04.2026 |
| The Renaissance in Venice: Bellini, Giorgione, and Titian – Part 2 | 23.04.2026 |
| The Baroque Age in Rome and Naples: Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Francesco Borromini, and Caravaggio – Part 1 | 30.04.2026 |
| The Baroque Age in Rome and Naples: Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Francesco Borromini, and Caravaggio – Part 2 | 6.05.2026 |
| The Eighteenth Century in Genoa and Parma – Part 1 | 13.05.2026 |
| The Eighteenth Century in Genoa and Parma – Part 2 | 20.05.2026 |
| Between the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries: Milan and Turin – Part 1 | 27.05.2026 |
| Between the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries: Milan and Turin – Part 2 | 04.06.2026 |
An unmissable event for art lovers, travelers, and anyone who wants a structured and stimulating introduction to Italy’s extraordinary visual heritage.
For more information and rates, please contact us at iicpretoria.corsi@esteri.it