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I am Linda, and my passion for pottery has began after my studies at the State Institute of Art in Cagli. There I have attended the courses related to the section of metals.
Thanks to this school, I have learned various manual capabilities. Some of them are “Sbalzo in rame” (that is copper), gold working and glass working. Despite this, at the end of my studies I was not motivated to continue with those techniques. That is why I decided to jump into another world, totally unknown to me, the one of pottery. I've thus attended an educational course on majolica's decoration in Urbania. After that I've done many internships and specific workshops, and that is how I've learned this extraordinary technique. This path lead me to open my first majolica's atelier in Cagli in 2003.
I always start my day with a smile, thanks to my stubbornness, determination and passion. That smile of those people who are conscious of being satisfied with their job and of all the sacrifices that have been necessary to get where they are. This is also what makes me a craftsman.
My decorations are delicate, elegant and geometric. I love colored glazes and ton sur ton colors. My style is changing with me. In the past I used to decorate by using traditional majolica's techniques of the XVI century. Nowadays instead my style is more characteristic. What I'm trying to do is to match the classic style with a more modern painting technique.
Anyhow, I accomplish any type of decoration and style, customizing them with respect to my client's need. I love to cooperate with other artisans, such as carpenters, blacksmiths and glass-makers. It is in fact possible to create exclusive and specific objects as tables, wall mirrors and other furniture.
I think my job is amazing, and I see it as a personal way to express myself in this life.
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| I am Linda, and my passion for pottery has began after my studies at the State Institute of Art in Cagli. There I have attended the courses related to the section of metals. Thanks to this school, I have learned various manual capabilities. Some of them are “Sbalzo in rame” (that is copper), gold working and glass working. Despite this, at the end of my studies I was not motivated to continue with those techniques. That is why I decided to jump into another world, totally unknown to me, the one of pottery. I've thus attended an educational course on majolica's decoration in Urbania. After that I've done many internships and specific workshops, and that is how I've learned this extraordinary technique. This path lead me to open my first majolica's atelier in Cagli in 2003. I always start my day with a smile, thanks to my stubbornness, determination and passion. That smile of those people who are conscious of being satisfied with their job and of all the sacrifices that have been necessary to get where they are. This is also what makes me a craftsman. My decorations are delicate, elegant and geometric. I love colored glazes and ton sur ton colors. My style is changing with me. In the past I used to decorate by using traditional majolica's techniques of the XVI century. Nowadays instead my style is more characteristic. What I'm trying to do is to match the classic style with a more modern painting technique. Anyhow, I accomplish any type of decoration and style, customizing them with respect to my client's need. I love to cooperate with other artisans, such as carpenters, blacksmiths and glass-makers. It is in fact possible to create exclusive and specific objects as tables, wall mirrors and other furniture. I think my job is amazing, and I see it as a personal way to express myself in this life. | |
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REPRODUCTION OF A FRESCO
Linda, majolica decorator
What I want to offer is not just a decorative experience, but also a historical and cultural one. With the help and the experience of my friend Agata, you will visit two important historic churches in Cagli. Thanks to her knowledge you will see some medieval fresco. St. Joseph Church with the XIV century fresco representing the “Madonna del Latte”. St. Francis with the fresco of Mello from Gubbio. After a brief but intense visit to the churches, we will reproduce, on a majolica refractory tile, a detail of the fresco saw previously. We will analyze the detail to be drawn through the pouncing technique. We will use the “half dye” for the shades of the ruddiness. You will get to know the main characteristic of the brushes and of the majolica's colors. Until the cooking of the object. The workshop is thought for all those people interested in knowing and experiencing the majolica's art through the culture of the artworks that characterize my precious territory.
CAGLI, Pu
THE PALIO - GAME OF THE GOOSE IN CAGLI
Linda, majolica decorator
Retracing the “54 Caselle” (boxes) that make up the Game of the Goose in Cagli (2nd Sunday of August) is possible to learn the decorative art of majolica by immersing yourself in a Renaissance atmosphere. Through this workshop you will have the opportunity to decorate a majolica tile, representing (at your choice) any of the 54 boxes depicting arts and crafts of the town that make up the Game of the Goose. The experience begins from the aid of my friend Agata which will introduce you to the history of the game, but especially of some of the 54 boxes that are part of the game itself. With my help we'll then analyze and develop, with a design on paper, one of the boxes that was for you the most representative. Later we'll reproduce the work on a majolica tile. You will get to know this amazing technique, the peculiarity and the characteristics of the colors, and the charm to decorate with special brushes. The lunch break is included in the price and is expected at a typical restaurant of the area. After the experience in the atelier, if you want, I can advise you to dine in one of the taverns of the four historic districts of the city and sample the delights of the traditional cuisine of Cagli. Through this experience you will have the chance not only to learn about the art of majolica, but also to see how the town of Cagli will be present in the process of the game which will take place the next day. For those of you willing to stay the next day to see the parade and the Palio, here's some information: Old Goose Game www.giochistoricidicagli.it Accommodation for the night: To prevent the use of means of transport I recommend structures within the city center. I recommend you to choose it according to your needs via www.comune.cagli.ps.it
CAGLI, Pu
COURT LIFE, DUKES OF URBINO
Linda, majolica decorator
Urbino, thanks to the findings during the excavations in the vaults of the throne's hall at the Doge's Palace, have come to life amazing material testimonies of the food habits and life at the Court of Urbino. Specifically, they are objects of the modest and domestic everyday life of the servitude. You can find dishes, artworks (decorated majolica, etc) and historical documents. We'll analyze photos and documents of these pottery evidences representing the life occurring at the Court of Federico from Montefeltro. We'll reproduce them on a plate with a decorative drawing with geometrical motives. Starting from a central round depicting animals (bird, snail, deer, lynx) or symbols (closed volume, pierced heart, title block). You'll get to know the techniques to decorate majolica and the particularity of the “geometric” technique. Finally your artwork will be fired, and I will send it to you directly home. Once the experience is over, I strongly suggest you to visit the wonderful Urbino, that is 20 minutes drive from my town.
CAGLI, Pu
LOVE POTTERY
Linda, majolica decorator
I would like to propose a specific course on "love pottery" to those who decide to spend a lovely day together, or would like to do an original gift to the beloved person, to a couple who is getting married or for a wedding anniversary. This art was born in my territory towards the end of the 15th century when, also thanks to the influence of the Renaissance love poems, the lovers and the betrothed used to give their loved ones their portrait drawn on a majolica platter. This is where my workshop starts from. First you will draw the profile of the person you love on a sheet of paper, then you will reproduce it on a ceramic platter, using the ancient technique of dusting. You can customize your artifact adding the features of the person that you are painting, and then a love sentence, a name or a dedication. I will tell you the secrets of this wonderful technique and we will study together all the details of the beautiful colors of majolica. After the cooking, your artifact will be sent home (free of charge for residents in Italy).
CAGLI, Pu
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