Workshops

Sunday, December 13 @ 10:00 am (PST) - Who were the Etruscans? Where did they come from? What role did they play in the Italian peninsula and what was their relationship with the Romans? What influence did they have in...

Wednesday, November 18 @ 5:00 pm (PST) - Federico Fellini, Italy’s greatest film director, was voted in 1992 the most important film director in the history of the cinema by 100 directors and people in the industry (edging out Orson...

Friday, October 23 @ 4:00 pm (PST)- Join art expert Maestra Ylenia on a children's tour of Florence! Maestra Ylenia and her friend Pimpa will take children on a virtual tour of Florence to visit its main attractions and learn...

Friday, October 23 @ 3:30 pm (PST)- Join art expert Maestra Ylenia Mino on a children's tour of Florence! Maestra Ylenia and her friend Pimpa will take children on a virtual tour of Florence to visit its main attractions and...

Thursday, October 15 @ 6:00 pm (PST) - In celebration of the 500th anniversary of Raffaello's death, you are invited to join our Italian art expert, maestra Ylenia Mino, on a free virtual tour to explore the life of the...

Thursday, October 15 @ 5:00 pm (PST) - In celebration of the 500th anniversary of Raffaello's death, you are invited to join our Italian art expert, maestra Ylenia Mino, on a free virtual tour to explore the life of the...

September 10 @ 3:00 pm (PST) - Based off the topic* requests registrants submitted last week, Genealogy and Dual Citizenship Expert Bianca Ottone will guide us through where to find and how to request Naturalization, Census, US Vital, and Italian...

Sunday, August 30 @ 10:00 am PST - Despite their demise 1500 years ago, the Romans do not cease to influence modern Western society. This free one-hour virtual seminar with Maestra Antonella will explore the ways  Roman civilization still effect...

Sunday, August 23 4:30 pm PST - Learn the secrets to making authentic Italian gelato from technique to key products with the Gelato Festival Masters. To participate, you will need to have a gelato maker (be sure to follow the machine's instructions...

August 12 @ 12:00 pm PST - Join Deborah Graci as she walks you through this free virtual cooking lesson on how to make Semolina Gnocchi alla Romana, one of the most famous first courses originated in Lazio, Italy. This...

August 1 @ 6:00 pm PST - Join us for a free virtual presentation on the history of the iconic Italian scooter, the Vespa! Vespa enthusiast and historian, Emilio Pesce, will take you through the origins of the Vespa, its...

Saturday, July 25 @ 9:30 am PST - Join artist Maestra Ylenia on a children's tour of Venice! Art expert Ylenia Mino and her friend Pimpa will take children on a virtual tour of Venice to visit its main attractions...

Saturday, July 25 @ 10:00 am PST - Join artist Maestra Ylenia on a children's tour of Venice! Art expert Ylenia Mino and her friend Pimpa will take children on a virtual tour of Venice to visit its main attractions...

July 24 @ 5:00 pm PST - This free 1-hour seminar presented by Dr. Federico Pacchioni will explore the cultural and artistic significance of the Opera dei Pupi, a form of puppet theater original of Sicily that has had much...

July 23 @ 6:00 pm EST - While many are familiar with Constantino Brumidi's classically-inspired frescoes that grace the Rotunda of the US Capitol, few are familiar with his first full commission, the stunning Pompeii inspired fresco in the Senate...

In the event you were not able to make our workshop on pairing Italian food and wine please find here the recording of the workshop. Match Made in Heaven Workshop Video

July 22 @ 6:00 pm PST - IACCW and Little Italy of LA present, “Tracing Back Your Italian Roots – All You Need to Know on Becoming an Italian Citizen” on July 22 at 6:00 pm PDT. If you are...

July 17 @ 12:00 pm (PST) - Join the IIC and Elisabetta Ciardullo, founder of Think Italian! Events, for a virtual cooking event and learn how to make pizza from scratch and cook it using your regular kitchen oven! For more...

July 16 @ 4:00 PM PST - It’s Italian story-time! Uhm….…. No! It’s Geronimo Stilton time! Join Italian-American teen sisters (and ex Fondazione Italia and Franklin students),  Sofia and Maya for a fun adventure through time! During this free 30-minute...

July 8 @ 12 pm PST - Join Deborah Graci as she walks you through this free virtual cooking lesson on how to make Lasagne al Pesto, a tasty and delicious summer alternative to traditional lasagna. This delicate dish will...