We are offering 3 difference Experiences:
Workshop Tour
The tour begins with a presentation of some of the finished products on display in the gallery followed by a look into our workshop where you will be exposed to behind-the-scenes plastelines sketches. We will then explain the necessary tools for the creation of the piece and the preparation of the Mold.
- What's Included:
- An in-depth look at the making of plasteline sculptures
- Small groups of minimum 2 people to maximum 8 people
- Duration of 2 hours
- Language available: English, Spanish and Italian
- Cost: €55 per person
Gold leafing workshop (Gilding)
This experience begins with an introduction on the origin of the traditional Florentine gilding technique followed by an in-depth explanation of tools and methods.
- What's Included:
- Participants will be given a paperweight of their choice (different models) where the mission (glue) will be applied on for the gold leaf using various tools
- Participants will be able to keep their completed product at the end of the course
- Small groups of minimum 2 people to maximum 8 people
- Duration of 2 hours
- Language available: English, Spanish and Italian
- Cost: €95 per person
Sculptural composition experience
This course gives you an opportunity to learn the art of composition sculpture and included a hand on experience on how to create a Florentine coat of arms. You will have to choose from more than 50 renaissance elements (photo 1) creating your exclusive and unique version of the coat of arms (photo 2 and 3). Liquid silicone will be poured on top and the Mold will be filled up with a special liquid resine, once its hardened (photo 4) it will be ready to be covered by the “Gold leaf” with its traditional process method (photo 5). The customers will bring home their unique Florentine coat of arms.
- What's Included:
- All materials
- Participants will take home their unique Florentine coat of arms
- Small groups of minimum 2 people to maximum 8 people
- Duration of 6 hours
- Language available: English, Spanish and Italian
- €190 per person