GOLDSMITH FOR A DAY (english version)
live the experience of Italian craftsmanship
In Italy we have a very ancient goldsmith tradition, from Etruscan jewels to the refined silver art of Benvenuto Cellini and, later, Mario Buccellati, nowadays tools and techniques are almost the same as they were used in antiquity.
WHAT WE WILL DO//
Over the course of 4 hours you will discover the wonderful secrets of the world of goldsmith craftsmanship by taking part in it, surrounded by the atmosphere of an authentic goldsmith's workshop, among rolling mills, burins, crucibles, files and hammers.
We will guide you through the entire process of re-making a 925 silver ring, from melting dimostration to create the allloy, cutting, filing and finally polishing, you will also have the possibility to customize it with writings, textures and different finishes.
We will start with good coffee from our moka, in the meantime you will be shown the information on the path we are going to take during the experience, together with some curious anecdotes about the goldsmith world, after which it will finally be time to get our hands dirty!
You will actively participate in the creation of your jewel, we will teach you to be a real craftsman, and at the end of this day you will take a ring of unique value with you.
You could get your clothes dirty, so we ask you to wear comfortable and work-appropriate clothes.
Avoid loose-fitting shirts that could prevent you from carrying out this experience safely and wear closed shoes.
If you have long hair, bring something to tie it up. .
PRICE//
Group of minimum 2 person € 150 per person
DURATION//
4h
WHEN//
Flexible, write to info@aboutfucinaorafa.it to book your experience
GOLDSMITH FOR A DAY
live the Italian craftmanship experience
In Italy we have an ancient goldsmithing tradition, from Etruscan Jewelry to the fine Art of Benvenuto Cellini and, later, Mario Buccellati, nowadays tools and techinques are mostly the same.
WHAT WILL WE DO //
Within 4 hours you will discover this amazing secret world of crasftmanship and be part of it, surrounded by the atmosphere of an authentic goldsmith workshop, between rolling mills, melting pots, files and hammers.
We're gonna lead you through the entire process of a Sterling Silver ring making, from the metal casting, sawing, milling and, at least, to polishing and waering.
We will start with a good Italian traditional coffee and pastry, meanwhile I will give some basis informations and we'll explain what we are going to do, after that is time for you to get your hands dirty!
You will actively participate in the making of the jewel and we'll teach you to be a proper craftman! You will be able to choose the design and write a special phrase of yours, inside or outside the ring. And the end of this particular experience you will have your personal silver ring to always remind of your beautiful days in Italy, and a jewel with unique worth.
You could dirt your clothes, so please wear something suitable for work. Please DON'T wear wide sleeves or open shoes.
If you have long hair please bring with you something to tied them up.
PRICE //
Individual 180 € per person
Group 130 € per person
DURATION //
4h
DATE & TIME //
Flexible, write to info@aboutfucinaorafa.it to book your experience