Artisans

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Curated creations: MIDA, the international crafts fair

Experiential workshops, quality exhibitors and a celebration of creativity

COMMUNITY

Creative People in Florence opens a community space

The centre on Via dei Serragli will host talks, workshops, temporary exhibitions and much more.

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Crafting Italy: MIDA, the International Craftsmanship Fair

For its 88th edition, the fair will attract artisans and crafts from across the globe.

ART + CULTURE

The charm of Cellerini

See behind the scenes at the Florentine showroom where bags, belts and leather accessories are handmade with love.

ART + CULTURE

Violin makers Giovannetti & Schultz

Learn about the artistry and science behind being a "liutaio".

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Creative workshops in Florence

Ceramic classes, leatherworking courses and jewellery making: get creative in the Tuscan city!

ART + CULTURE

Craft exhibition inspired by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Artist collective Intreccio Creativo takes part in the Palace Women – Oltrarno and Beyond project.

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Artigianato e Palazzo returns to the Corsini Gardens

100 selected craftspeople show their expert wares from September 15 to 17.

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Tyler Ellis and her Tuscany-made celebrity-loved bags

Tyler Ellis’s must-have bags are produced near Florence with a father-and-son-owned manufacturer.

ART + CULTURE

Domus Aurea: lighting and living spaces

Florentine Paolo Tozzi spent several years in New York before returning home to establish an interiors store.

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Bianco Bianchi: the ancient art of scagliola for contemporary living

Bianco Bianchi's clients have included the British Royal Family and Gianni Versace.

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Materia e Virtuosismo: Galleria dell’Artigianato showcases Tuscan artisans

From September 15 to 17 in the Corsini Gardens, 25 Tuscany-based high craftsmanship companies will display their creations during Artigianato e Palazzo.

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Meet Maximilian Ciccone

The Calabrian artist runs his own art school and his unique yet traditional style attracts students from all over the world.

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DelBrenna: The joy in jewelry

Many of the pieces are inspired by Florence, such as the “Ponte Vecchio” and “Botticelli” collections.

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Intreccio Creativo: the pleasure of making

Meet six artists who care about sharing their craft with others.

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Curated with love: 13 of Florence’s favourite artisans

Take the "Not for Tourist Map" tour to discover independent artisans across Florence.

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B&C di Stefano Chiti: lighting with brilliance

Discover the family history of Stefano Chiti's Oltrarno bottega "B&C", growing from a tinsmith's studio to an internationally renowned lamp designer.

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Sustainability focused fairs

Piazza Santa Croce in Florence fills with the carefully crafted creations by skilled artisans for two fairs this season. The International Ceramics Fair will be held from October 1-2, followed ...

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Talking textiles in Florence: women and sustainability

Six women in Florence discuss their work with sustainable textiles, clothing and home décor in Florence and environs.

NEWS

Historic jeweller Cassetti opens watch service centre by the Ponte Vecchio

Historic jeweller Cassetti has upped its customer service by opening a watch service centre by the Ponte Vecchio.

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The Fanciullacci brothers’ ceramics factory in Montelupo Fiorentino

The history of Montelupo's ceramics factory and the story of the family that were behind the potter's wheel for over a hundred years.

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IN BOTTEGA: artisan commissions

IN BOTTEGA connects artisans in the Oltrarno district of Florence with new clients through tours and other experience-based initiatives.

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Cosimo De Vita: the artiginer

Cosimo De Vita calls himself "the artiginer", a portmanteau word for artisan meets designer, as we meet him in his via de' Bardi show space.

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From the Heart to the Hills: An art trek from the turn of the century to today

From the Heart to the Hills trek celebrates early 20th-century literature and modern-day book art from a female perspective on May 8.

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