Skills,
passion and precision of the jeweller
The
traditional workshop in a historical
building
A
prize-winning gold creation by our
goldsmith
The
goldsmith's workshop is in a former
medieval
monastery out of Florence
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The
most fascinating practical art you
can experience during your holidays
in Tuscany: a day in the goldsmith's
workshop!
Tuscany
has a century old tradition
of gold jewellery carried out
by goldsmiths that pass their crafts
and traditions from parents to children.
This is something you can personally
experience in the Chianti area
in one of the most fascinating workshops
of the area. You enter a majestic
historical building, a monastery
in the early Middle Ages, and find
yourself surrounded by all sorts of
working tools, from pincers to precision
instruments. You meet the expert jeweller,
a prize winning craftsman who owns
one of the best jewel shops on the
Ponte Vecchio in Florence.
You sit at your working post and take
your little pieces of gold or silver.
Then you start remaking what the jeweller
shows you. From the initial forging
to the final touch you create your
unique and personal jewel!
You can choose between using gold
and silver and you can personalize
it with any sort of gem. In
the end you have an unforgettable
souvenir of Tuscany.
The lessons take 4 hours. We can arrange
the lesson in the morning from 9 am
to 1 pm or in the afternoon from 2
pm to 6 pm.
A snack with a drink is served
during the lesson.
We can also arrange a light lunch
for you in a restaurant close to the
workshop.
In the end of the lesson you will
have your personal jewel and a lot
of good memories!
This
activity is particularly advisable
to creative people. Please, note
that rates do not include
the cost of the gold, the
silver and/or the gems
that you use.
The rates for these raw materials
depend on their weight.
JEWELLERY
HOLIDAY PACKAGE
Arianna & Friends organizes
customized holiday packages
for you including one or more of
our one-day jewellery experiences
and beautiful country accommodation
in selected farms or holiday houses
of Tuscany.
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We organize half-day jewellery
experiences in the beautiful Chianti
area close to Florence in for two
or more people. See rates below.
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Jewellery
experience in Tuscany
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2
people - € 140 per
person
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4
people - €
75
per
person
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6
people - €
55
per person
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8
people -
€
40
per
person
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Rates
DO NOT include transportation
to the workshop in the Chianti
area
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Rates include teaching by the goldsmith,
use of tools and a personal English
speaking assistant (on request also
German, Spanish, French, Italian or
Russian available).
Rates do not include the costs
of raw materials like gold, silver
or gems.
Rates do not include transportation
to the workshop.
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Jewellery
holiday package
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We
can plan your holiday package
in Tuscany including accommodation
and pottery classes.
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We can
recommend the best holiday houses
and villas for your jewellery
holidays. Here are some examples:
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Giulio
is a charming luxury country
farmhouse in the middle of a
fantastic territory close to
San Gimignano and Certaldo.
Hydromassage pool, air-conditioning
are among the comforts. Ideal
location to explore Siena, Florence
and Pisa...
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Villa
Carina is a charming Typical
Tuscan house with pool, annex
and private garden in the middle
of a green hilly territory of
unique beauty. Ideal for families
that want total comfort and
relaxation ...
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Fagnano
is a peacefull detached villa
in very private and secure grounds
with excellent views towards
Pisa. It hosts a maximum of
15 people and includes a private
heated swimming pool in the
park...
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