Program

Mosaic workshops

Mosaic workshop by Pixel Mosaici – CNA Firenze.
For adults, children and families – for a fee.

A cura di: Pixel Mosaici - CNA FIRENZE

Games and Activities for Children

Games and Activities for Children

The attic floor of the Spadolini pavilion will feature a space dedicated to games and free and paid activities for children aged 3-12, who will be able to play with expert staff. Free activities include: a playground with creative activities, drawing area, games in rotation among those free in the game areas, and group games that will be offered during the day.

Daily paid activities for children aged 6-12 include: creative laboratories, decorations and painting on wood, diamond painting, mask decoration, creative reading, giant drawings, and make-up for kids /face painting.

A cura di: LìLà Toys - Giochi fuori dagli schemi

Exhibitions, Live Demostrations and Special Activities

Live manufacturing and workshops available at the Fair booths, side exhibitions and events

Nonna Silvi's recipes

Nonna Silvi's recipes

Cooking show by Nonna Silvi: Pici Fatti a Mano con le Briciole, typical recipe of Val D’Orcia.
Nonna Silvi will be joined by the renowned chef Barbara Barbieri, from the Sottoporta Restaurant in San Frediano and Local Manager of the Italian Chefs Association.

A cura di: Nonna Silvi srl

Plate engraving with Master Giuseppe Casale

Tracing, writing through signs, outlining geometric shapes on a metal plate.
Showing how you can create more complex patterns even starting from simple lines, up to ornamentation and abstract compositions.

A cura di: LAO - Le Arti Orafe

Opening of the 88th International Crafts Fair

Plate engraving with Master Giuseppe Casale

Tracing, writing through signs, outlining geometric shapes on a metal plate.
Showing how you can create more complex patterns even starting from simple lines, up to ornamentation and abstract compositions.

A cura di: LAO - Le Arti Orafe

Il restauro, un settore di eccellenza per la diffusione del Made in Italy (Restoration - A Field of Excellence to Spread Made in Italy)

Services by PromoFirenze/Export Hub. Good practices from the business world

Since 1991, PromoFirenze has been a qualified contact point offering assistance to companies looking for first information services, but also to companies that have already embarked on commercial relations with other countries and intend to grow.
ExportHub works with a network of partners all over the world, available for the local entrepreneurial fabric. Starting off well-prepared is a key factor for a successful path. Speech by Luca Piscitello from PromoFirenze.

Plate engraving with Master Giuseppe Casale

Tracing, writing through signs, outlining geometric shapes on a metal plate.
Showing how you can create more complex patterns even starting from simple lines, up to ornamentation and abstract compositions.

A cura di: LAO - Le Arti Orafe

Jewellery design with teachers Jasmina Carbone and Valentina Callo

Realistic design of unique jewellery pieces – sketch, technical design, and colouring with watercolours.

A cura di: LAO - Le Arti Orafe

Stone-setting technique with Master Francesco Pinzauti

Showcasing some setting techniques by going through all the different stages of stone-setting on metal. Starting from relatively simple setting techniques such as griffe and bezel setting, to end with more complex works.

A cura di: LAO - Le Arti Orafe

Engraving on jewellery with Master Filippo Vinattieri

Demonstrating the engraving techniques used to create a jewel.

A cura di: LAO - Le Arti Orafe

Stone-setting technique with Master Francesco Pinzauti

Showcasing some setting techniques by going through all the different stages of stone-setting on metal.
Starting from relatively simple setting techniques such as griffe and bezel setting, to end with more complex works.

A cura di: LAO - Le Arti Orafe

Plate engraving with Master Giuseppe Casale

Tracing, writing through signs, outlining geometric shapes on a metal plate.
Showing how you can create more complex patterns even starting from simple lines, up to ornamentation and abstract compositions.

A cura di: LAO - Le Arti Orafe

Jewellery design with teachers Jasmina Carbone and Valentina Callo

Realistic design of unique jewellery pieces – sketch, technical design, and colouring with watercolours.

A cura di: LAO - Le Arti Orafe

Wax modelling with teacher Anna Lia Cimini

A cura di: LAO - Le Arti Orafe

Engraving on jewellery with Master Filippo Vinattieri

Demonstrating the engraving techniques used to create a jewel.

A cura di: LAO - Le Arti Orafe

3D modelling with Z.Brush

3D modelling to create rings, earrings, and pendants with teacher Jasmina Carbone, using the Rhinoceros software.
Learning to use the ZBrush software with teacher Anna Lia Cimini for 3D and 2.5D modelling, texturing, and painting.
Z-brush for the realization of jewels.

A cura di: LAO - Le Arti Orafe

Plate engraving with Master Giuseppe Casale

Tracing, writing through signs, outlining geometric shapes on a metal plate.
Showing how you can create more complex patterns even starting from simple lines, up to ornamentation and abstract compositions

A cura di: LAO - Le Arti Orafe

Jewellery design with teachers Jasmina Carbone and Valentina Callo

Realistic design of unique jewellery pieces – sketch, technical design, and colouring with watercolours.

A cura di: LAO - Le Arti Orafe

Folkloristic Dances and Rituals from Iran

Dance show from every region of Iran, featuring concerts by four traditional music groups.

A cura di: CICE

Re-Enactors - The Artisans of History

Flags, Drums, and Dances at the Court of Lorenzo de' Medici

Performances of musicians, flag bearers, and dancers curated by Gruppo Storico Sbandieratori e Musici della Signoria di Firenze (Historical Group of Flag Bearers and Musicians of Signoria di Firenze).

The “Gruppo storico Sbandieratori e Musici della Signoria di Firenze” was created in 2006 to remember the History, the Stories, and the Traditions of Florence Renaissance at the time of Lorenzo de’ Medici.

A cura di: Gruppo storico Sbandieratori e Musici della Signoria di Firenze

Partner: Gruppo Storico Montemurlo

Arti e Mestieri LAB (Arts & Crafts LAB) – Laboratories with Tuscan Master Artisans for Adults and Children Precious Weaving. The Ancient Fine-Jewellery Technique of Decoration with Metal Wires

Laboratory on the ancient fine-jewellery technique of decoration with metal wires. Curated by Master Artisan Andrea Amerighi

Educational workshops for adults and kids aged 16 and above to bring the general public closer to precious traditional craftsmanship.

Free workshops with reservation required.
Info and registration:
www.eventbrite.com/cc/arti-e-mestieri-lab-3266119

A cura di: ARTEX

Partner: Firenze Fiera, Unicoop Firenze, CNA Firenze, Confartigianato Firenze ed OMA – Osservatorio dei Mestieri d’Arte.

Arti e Mestieri LAB (Arts & Crafts LAB) – Laboratories with Tuscan Master Artisans for Adults and Children Wire Interweaving. Wires and Plates Can Make Traditional Jewellery Unique and Trendy

Laboratory on the use of wires and plates to make traditional jewellery unique and trendy. Curated by Master Artisan Andrea Amerighi

Educational workshops for adults and kids aged 16 and above to bring the general public closer to precious traditional craftsmanship.

Free workshops with reservation required.
Info and registration:
www.eventbrite.com/cc/arti-e-mestieri-lab-3266119

A cura di: ARTEX

Partner: Firenze Fiera, Unicoop Firenze, CNA Firenze, Confartigianato Firenze ed OMA – Osservatorio dei Mestieri d’Arte.

Cooking Show by Unicoopfirenze

Cooking shows and events curated by Unicoopfirenze.
Tastings of gastronomic delights from the Fior Fiore Coop product line.

A cura di: Unicoopfirenze

Arti e Mestieri LAB (Arts & Crafts LAB) – Laboratories with Tuscan Master Artisans for Adults and Children Coiling Pottery Technique

Laboratory on the coiling pottery technique. Curated by Master Artisans Sandra Pelli and Stefano Giusti - Studio Ceramico Giusti

Educational workshops for adults and kids aged 16 and above to bring the general public closer to precious traditional craftsmanship

Free workshops with reservation required.
Info and registration:
www.eventbrite.com/cc/arti-e-mestieri-lab-3266119

A cura di: ARTEX

Partner: Firenze Fiera, Unicoop Firenze, CNA Firenze, Confartigianato Firenze ed OMA – Osservatorio dei Mestieri d’Arte.

Arti e Mestieri LAB (Arts & Crafts LAB) – Laboratories with Tuscan Master Artisans for Adults and Children Ceramic Bas-Relief

Laboratory on ceramic bas-relief. Curated by Master Artisans Sandra Pelli and Stefano Giusti - Studio Ceramico Giusti.

Educational workshops for adults and kids aged 16 and above to bring the general public closer to precious traditional craftsmanship.

Free workshops with reservation required.
Info and registration:
www.eventbrite.com/cc/arti-e-mestieri-lab-3266119

A cura di: ARTEX

Partner: Firenze Fiera, Unicoop Firenze, CNA Firenze, Confartigianato Firenze ed OMA – Osservatorio dei Mestieri d’Arte.

Re-Enactors in the Square

Flag bearers’ re-enactment and demonstration taking place in various points of the Fortezza da Basso.
‘Gruppo Storico Montemurlo’ will perform at Arsenale
At Polveriera, flag bearers from ‘La Signoria’ will showcase their ability in handling flags
The event will end with flag games and various dances inside the court of the Spadolini Pavilion.

A cura di: Sbandieratori e Musici della Signoria

Partner: Gruppo storico Montemurlo

Cooking Show Unicoopfirenze

Cooking shows and events curated by Unicoopfirenze
Tastings of gastronomic delights from the Fior Fiore Coop product line.

A cura di: Unicoopfirenze

Arti e Mestieri LAB (Arts & Crafts LAB) – Laboratories with Tuscan Master Artisans for Adults and Children Carve a Flower

Carving laboratory to create a flower-shaped decorative element. Curated by Master Artisan Omero Soffici.

Educational workshops for adults and kids aged 16 and above to bring the general public closer to precious traditional craftsmanship

Free workshops with reservation required.
Info and registration:
www.eventbrite.com/cc/arti-e-mestieri-lab-3266119

A cura di: ARTEX

Partner: Firenze Fiera, Unicoop Firenze, CNA Firenze, Confartigianato Firenze ed OMA – Osservatorio dei Mestieri d’Arte.

Arti e Mestieri LAB (Arts & Crafts LAB) – Laboratories with Tuscan Master Artisans for Adults and Children Create Your Own Napkin Holder

Carving laboratory to create a napkin holder curated by Master Artisan Omero Soffici

Educational workshops for adults and kids aged 16 and above to bring the general public closer to precious traditional craftsmanship

Free workshops with reservation required.
Info and registration:
www.eventbrite.com/cc/arti-e-mestieri-lab-3266119

A cura di: ARTEX

Partner: Firenze Fiera, Unicoop Firenze, CNA Firenze, Confartigianato Firenze ed OMA – Osservatorio dei Mestieri d’Arte.

The Future of Handicrafts

Conference on what crafts is becoming

As part of the Horizon Europe Tracks4Crafts project, co-financed by the European Union, Artex invited the European Training Foundation for a moment of debate on the skills of the future in the artistic crafts sector, a round table involving local authorities, experts and internationally renowned professionals in the field of Made in Italy. Starting from the publication “Crafting the future: Five Squared” we ask ourselves: can the craft sector contribute significantly to providing income and work opportunities for individuals, families and entire communities around the world? What skills needs are emerging in the sector?

Free admission, reservation required
R.S.V.P. prenotazioni@artex.firenze.it

A cura di: ARTEX

Arti e Mestieri LAB (Arts & Crafts LAB) – Laboratories with Tuscan Master Artisans for Adults and Children The Mask Make-Up

Laboratory on Mask Make-Up curated by Master Artisan Gherardo Filistrucchi

Workshop reserved for schools.

A cura di: ARTEX

Partner: Firenze Fiera, Unicoop Firenze, CNA Firenze, Confartigianato Firenze ed OMA – Osservatorio dei Mestieri d’Arte.

Cooking Show by Chefs from La Venerabile Compagnia dei Quochi

Fruit tart

A cura di: Venerabile Compagnia dei Quochi

Food Challenge - Contest 9

Fruit tart

The food challenge is an annual contest in which chefs, pastry chefs, bakers, and pizza makers compete to create traditional dishes that are most faithful to the Florentine wine and food tradition. 12 challenges are organised every year, and each one is dedicated to a typical dish – from castagnaccio (chestnut cake) to francesina (Tuscany’s leftover beef recipe), not to mention focaccias and first courses based on game sauce.

Each challenge becomes an event to celebrate the Florence culture and cuisine, with judges rating dishes not only for their taste, but also for their genuineness and their adherence to tradition.

A cura di: Venerabile Compagnia dei Quochi

Arti e Mestieri LAB (Arts & Crafts LAB) – Laboratories with Tuscan Master Artisans for Adults and Children Papier - Mache Casting

Laboratory on papier-mache casting. From modelling to decorating papier-mache creations. Curated by Master Artisan Marzia Etna

Educational workshops for adults and kids aged 16 and above to bring the general public closer to precious traditional craftsmanship.

Free workshops with reservation required.
Info and registration:
www.eventbrite.com/cc/arti-e-mestieri-lab-3266119

A cura di: ARTEX

Partner: Firenze Fiera, Unicoop Firenze, CNA Firenze, Confartigianato Firenze ed OMA – Osservatorio dei Mestieri d’Arte.

Cooking Show by Chefs from La Venerabile Compagnia dei Quochi

Fagioli all'uccelletto (stewed beans) with sausage

A cura di: Venerabile Compagnia dei Quochi

Il Restauro è intelligenza artigiana (Restoration Is Craft Intelligence)

The reform of the Code for Criminal Offences on Cultural Heritage

15:00 lnstitutional greetings and start of work
Tommaso NESI- President of Confartigianato Restauro Toscana
Eugenio GIANI – President of the Region of Tuscany
15:30 Reform of the Title of the Penal Code Dedicated to Cultural Heritage
Lucrezia Franceschetti – University of Trento
16:00 Activities of the Carabinieri Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage – TPC
Major Claudio Mauti – TPC Unit of Florence
16:30 Tasks and Activities of the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage in Our Country
Antonella Ranaldi – Superintendent of Archaeology, Fine Arts, and Landscape for the Metropolitan City of Florence and for the Provinces of Pistoia and Prato*
17:00 The Role of UNESCO’s 1972 Convention for the Protection and Management of World Heritage Sites – Challenges and Opportunities
Carlo Francini – Scientific Coordinator of the Associazione Beni Italiani Patrimonio Mondiale (Association of Italian World Heritage Sites)
17:30 Goals and Objectives of UNESCO Clubs and Associations
Vittorio Gasparrini- President of Associazione Club Unesco Firenze (Club Unesco Association in Florence)
18:00 Conclusions
Roberto Borgogno – President of Confartigianato Restauro

A cura di: Confartigianato Imprese

Partner: Confartigianato Firenze

Food challenge - contest 10

Fagioli all'uccelletto (stewed beans) with sausage

The food challenge is an annual contest in which chefs, pastry chefs, bakers, and pizza makers compete to create traditional dishes that are most faithful to the Florentine wine and food tradition. 12 challenges are organised every year, and each one is dedicated to a typical dish – from castagnaccio (chestnut cake) to francesina (Tuscany’s leftover beef recipe), not to mention focaccias and first courses based on game sauce.

Each challenge becomes an event to celebrate the Florence culture and cuisine, with judges rating dishes not only for their taste, but also for their genuineness and their adherence to tradition.

A cura di: Venerabile Compagnia dei Quochi

Cooking Show by Unicoopfirenze

Cooking shows and events curated by Unicoopfirenze.
Tastings of gastronomic delights from the Fior Fiore Coop product line.

A cura di: Unicoopfirenze

Arti e Mestieri LAB (Arts & Crafts LAB) – Laboratories with Tuscan Master Artisans for Adults and Children Creative Felt Workshop

Creative felt workshop curated by Diamantina Palacios

Educational workshops for adults and kids aged 16 and above to bring the general public closer to precious traditional craftsmanship

Free workshops with reservation required.
Info and registration:
www.eventbrite.com/cc/arti-e-mestieri-lab-3266119

A cura di: ARTEX

Partner: Firenze Fiera, Unicoop Firenze, CNA Firenze, Confartigianato Firenze ed OMA – Osservatorio dei Mestieri d’Arte.

Event Curated by Nonna Silvi

Event curated by Nonna Silvi