At the artisan’s atelier
There is a new generation of artisans who take up the ancient tradition of Florentine craftsmanship and revive ancient techniques with contemporary approach. They are young, enthusiasts and experienced. This programme gives you the chance to see them at work and discover their techniques, sometimes by experiencing with your own hands, and at the same time to explore the liveliness of the Sant’Ambrogio market district and Piazza dei Ciompi
Florence, Tuscany, Cultural tours, 2 - 8 people
The program:
- 10:00 You meet your guide at your hotel reception in Florence
- 10:15 Walking along the lively Sant’Ambrogio market area and Santa Croce neighbourhood, you reach the first workshop. While walking, the guide will describe the characteristics of Florentine neighbourhoods, focusing on the history of the local arts and crafts and visiting the market square
- 10:30 You move to Francesca marbled paper workshop. Francesca has inherited the knowledge of this antique technique from one of the best masters in Florence. In turn, you will make your own marbled paper.In the market square you meet Sara in her ceramic workshop. She will demonstrate how she handbuild and handpaint her cerations according with the most ancient ceramic techniques
- 12:00 Walking towards Sant’Ambrogio market for a finger food lunch with Tuscan specialties and wines.
- 14:00 The tour continues after lunch in the magnificent Piazza de’ Ciompi where the goldsmith Valentina will show you how she uses goldsmith tools to create jewels with both ancient and experimental techniques, such as the Italian Fiigree.
- 15:30 You’re back to your location
The price of the program includes: an expert English-speaking guide, guided experience with demonstration to two workshops and a Tuscan light lunch with wine. Based on your prefernces and availability one of the workshops can also be a ceramic laboratory
Melissa, USAI’ve just returned from Italy and I want to thank you for putting together such a wonderful itinerary for us! The drivers were excellent, as was Claudia, our guide in Spoleto & Spello. The restaurants you selected — equally fantastic. I hope to return to Italy again soon and will certainly reach out when I do.