On top of being an artist and filmmaker Silvia is an ambassador of Italian culture, language and style . She enjoys teaching Italian to private students online and in person in Tuscany where she lives, and has taught at the Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles for over a decade. Since 2012 she has taught Italian to hundreds of students and shared her passion for the Italian language, customs and territory.
She also is passionate about sharing all she loves the most about Italy with likeminded lovers of beauty and the good life. Over the years she has organized and led different art and language tours in Italy for her students and friends, exploring areas such as Puglia, Sicily, Bologna, Milano and more. In the section “Retreats 2024” of the menu you will find all the info on her October 2024 Painting retreat in Montisi.
Silvia is featured in photographer/director’s portrait project of Italians ITALIANY.US as “La Fata” (“The fairy”). See full portrait article at: https://italiany.us/silviagallini
In 2022 Silvia moved back to Italy after almost 17 years in California, and she now lives in the magical little village of Montisi, in the Valdorcia region of Tuscany, where she paints, teaches painting workshops in her garden and online, and plans painting retreats.
For more information, sign up to receive emails and specify your area of interest. Silvia is available for private lessons of Italian in Los Angeles and online and is always organizing a trip to Italy for groups.
