The refined art of handmade engraving has its best masters in Florence: the workshop involves using a burin to engrave a small silver pendant, with the use of base coat, granite, silk and engraving of veinings that will create light/shadow contrasts, enhancing the finish of the object.
Settore: Art & crafts
Master Craftsman Giuliana Becattini, creator and founder of the BeGiuls brand, opened her atelier in 2011. A fashion designer born and raised in the Florentine Oltrarno district, she designs and creates handmade clothes and accessories, using exclusively high-quality fabrics. Her creations are made by following traditional tailoring techniques and contemporary approaches in the study of shapes. In her workshop at MIDA she will introduce participants to some basic sewing techniques, guiding them in the creation of a “scrunchie,” a hair tie, which will be hand-sewn and personalized with hand-applied decorations
Master Craftsman Stefano Parrini will hold a workshop dedicated to leather and the techniques for working with natural leather. Leather is shaped into forms to create objects of all kinds. Some of the artisanal techniques from tradition will be illustrated, which have their roots in ancient Rome and the Renaissance, contributing to making Italian leather goods of the highest quality. Among such techniques: those for preparation, dyeing, shaping, cutting and hand stitching. Part of the workshop will be dedicated to the importance of design and the culture of craftsmanship in leather goods. The use of new machinery and materials, innovations and market demands have made design a central element. Ancient artisanal traditions are used to create products that combine quality, aesthetics and functionality
Participants will be given silver pendants to color with glaze and finish themselves. A sophisticated and fascinating technique, glazing gives great beauty and value even to a simple object.
Master Craftsman Stefano Parrini will hold a workshop dedicated to leather and the techniques for working with natural leather. Leather is shaped into forms to create objects of all kinds. Some of the artisanal techniques from tradition will be illustrated, which have their roots in ancient Rome and the Renaissance, contributing to making Italian leather goods of the highest quality. Among such techniques: those for preparation, dyeing, shaping, cutting and hand stitching. Part of the workshop will be dedicated to the importance of design and the culture of craftsmanship in leather goods. The use of new machinery and materials, innovations and market demands have made design a central element. Ancient artisanal traditions are used to create products that combine quality, aesthetics and functionality
The workshop will focus on embroidery loom, a technique primarily used for bead and sequin embroidery. It is done with a crochet hook, which speeds up the process
A symbol of eternal love, the trilogy ring represents a bond that goes beyond the barriers of time. The perfect ring for any anniversary. The instructor will explain, step by step, how to set the stones into a ring using the claw setting technique.
At the end of the day, participants will take home the jewelry they created: a 925 silver ring with Swarovski Cubic Zirconia stones in brilliant cut.
The workshop will focus on embroidery loom, a technique primarily used for bead and sequin embroidery. It is done with a crochet hook, which speeds up the process
Tell us what scent you like and we will tell you who you are.
Discover how the essences of nature bring us closer and connect us with our unconscious.
Whether or not we like a certain fragrance reveals the emotional need of the person at that moment
The art of paper-mâché was profoundly innovated by the masters of the Viareggio Carnival. In 1925, in this Tuscan city, the technique of paper-mâché was perfected, allowing the construction of the large floats that parade every year during the Carnival. During the workshop, Master Craftsman Marzia Etna will show some techniques for working with and decorating paper-mâché. Clay models, chalk molds, newspaper and glue, made from water and flour, are the ingredients for creating not only masks but also decorations and household objects.
