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FIRENZE (FI) |
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09:30 - 12:30 |
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5 PLACES AVAILABLE |
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ITA, FRA |
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SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN |
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During this 4-hour workshop I will show you the various wooden inlay techniques: fretwork, "buio", "toppo", the perspective inlay and the boulle technique.
In particular, the fretwork technique will be studied in depth with demonstrations of the various processing phases, up to the final polishing.
Afterwards, we'll try an easy workshop, where you'll learn the use of the fretworked arch, and I'll show you how to create three small inlays with floral motifs which will also be sandblasted.
Three wooden flowers made by your hands, that you'll bring home as a perfect souvenir of this experience and that can be used as a bookmark.
I suggest to wear comfortable clothing.
The reported time is indicative, it is possible to agree on a different time.
A minimum of 2 people is required, so bookings for couples are welcome.
The course is also suitable for children aged 8/9, obviously with the help of an adult.
In case you want to carry out the experience individually, do not hesitate to contact me to request a specific program.
On request it is possible to have a translator for English and other languages.
| HOW THE EXPERIENCE WILL BE | |
| During this 4-hour workshop I will show you the various wooden inlay techniques: fretwork, "buio", "toppo", the perspective inlay and the boulle technique. In particular, the fretwork technique will be studied in depth with demonstrations of the various processing phases, up to the final polishing. Afterwards, we'll try an easy workshop, where you'll learn the use of the fretworked arch, and I'll show you how to create three small inlays with floral motifs which will also be sandblasted. Three wooden flowers made by your hands, that you'll bring home as a perfect souvenir of this experience and that can be used as a bookmark. | |
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RENATO |
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66 PER PERSON |
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FIRENZE (FI) |
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Choose your favourite date with the artisan. Write him below! |
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Send a message and ask for a new date to the artisan here! |
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09:30 - 12:30 |
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5 PLACES AVAILABLE |
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ITA, FRA |
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SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN |
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| I suggest to wear comfortable clothing. The reported time is indicative, it is possible to agree on a different time. A minimum of 2 people is required, so bookings for couples are welcome. The course is also suitable for children aged 8/9, obviously with the help of an adult. In case you want to carry out the experience individually, do not hesitate to contact me to request a specific program. On request it is possible to have a translator for English and other languages. | |
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LEARN ABOUT THE INLAY CRAFT
Renato, inlayer
During this 2 hours visit inside the old workshop, you will learn about the intaglio carving craft, appreciating especially the technique commonly known as "foro-controforo". You will participate in a practical demonstration during which all the various traditional stages of production will be displayed: we will start with the preparation of woods before going through the cut stage carried out with a small arch, then we will proceed with the assembly and sandblasting just before the glueing and then finish with the French polishing. Moreover, we will discuss about other inlay techniques such as the so-called "a toppo" and "a buio".
FIRENZE, Fi
YOUR CUSTOM-MADE HAT
Renato, milliner
The workshop includes a short presentation of the work of the milliner and hatmaker, in which the different spaces of the atelier are shown, and the different activities that are carried out there. Then we move on to the making phase, which is organized as follows: 1 hour of preparing the hat shape (possible materials: sisal,straw or felt) from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.; lunch break circa 2 hours, and then from 2 to 5 p.m. we will work to finish and decorate the hat made previously. This particular type of craftsmanship involves fixing the hat shape in a kind of oven. This procedure requires a break time between the first stage of work and the next one, during which the work will be refined and finished.
FIRENZE, Fi
GILDING ON WOOD
Stefania & Carlo, restorers
We will work together for about one hour, depending on the number of participants. We will begin with a brief introduction to the art of gilding, in which we will introduce you to the materials and decorative techniques by which you can understand the historical placements of the object. We will explain how gouache and mission gilding works and give some hints about the techniques of restoration of gilded and lacquered wooden works. For the practical part, you will get to try mission gilding of a small wooden object of Florentine manufacture and its subsequent aging. The wooden object provided by the school for rehearsal will be given to you free of charge as a memento of your visit.
FIRENZE, Fi
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