Constanza Ballati, born in Pistoia November 23, 1967, graduated from the Accademia delle Belle Arti Florence in 1992, currently lives and works in Pistoia Italy. Since 2003 Costanza has been teaching courses in “Painting & Design” and "Art of Working Metal” at the Art Institute of Pistoia. She is also currently associate director at the local comprehensive school “Cino di Pistoia” – “Art Education of the matter”. She also works in decorative and architectural design. In addition to professional consignments, Costanza offers individual or group courses in art techniques in Italy and France.