9:45 am Departure for our next location Visit the Studio of a local Artist.
Our first artist was born in Florence in 1972, studied at the Academy of Belle Arte in Florence before setting up his own studio in Pistoia for his graphic works and sculptures. His works fuse the elements that inspire him from Calvino to Orlando Furioso and from fables to myth – all reinterpreted with an ironic and surreal perspective. In his works he hopes to recapture the child’s amazement and wonder at the world.
10:30 am Arrival at our next destination on today’s tour Art & Interior design in metal.
The handicraft workshop is in Pistoia, a short stroll from the railway station. It is here that wrought-iron and mulberry paper creations take shape. During the course of years the workshop has originated a wide range of models inspired by geometric elements and by natural shapes like flowers and trees. These artisans make hand-crafted lamps (EC certified CE) and furnishing accessories like hat stands, shelves, mirrors and tables, with a strong artistic impact, original in the forms and fancy in the details. All entirely hand-crafted.
11:45 am Our next destination will take you on a visit to the studio of one of Pistoia’s promising contemporary artist.
Exploring or perhaps even creating a painting or design with one of the “Made in Pistoia” family (artistic) members. For those interested we offer an introductory workshop on drawing and mixing colours with the artist (an additional fee of €20.00 is required from participants for supplies and take home souvenir).
1:00 pm Lunch in local restaurant. End of Tour.
*Tour host in English, German, Italian or French included in tour rate.
***All tours must be booked through Cultural Association “Made in …”.
1 pax = €28.00
3 pax – 15 pax = €23.00
15+ pax = €18.00
*Tour itinerary/cost may be altered for special reguests.
Advance reservations are requested.
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"Valerio Savino" Born in Foggia, Valerio has an eclectic temperament that displays a touch of the anarchic. His works are found in private and publiccollections in Italy and abroad. Savino’s art presents a strong sense of freedom. His works express a style situated between fantastic and surreal. Asa painter and sculptor he finds surrealism to be the style best suited to his artistic thoughts and ventures. Savino has adopted a style that powerfully evokes the world of dreams and possibilities. The Atelier of the painter and sculptor is only 3 kilometers from Pistoia’s city centre. In the Atelier, is the artist’s drawing, painting and terracotta laboratory. Outside the Atelier, among garden plants and Olive trees, there is a permanent exposition of marble andstone sculptures on display.
"Studio of Walter di Piazza" At a very early age Walter showed remarkable creative skill which led him to attend schools like the Istituto d’Arte and
Liceo Artistico. During this time he developed a particular passion for drawing, painting and sculpture, expressed through increasingly attentive study of plastic shapes and colours.Although he did not complete his studies for personal reasons, he continued to nourish his talent with friendships with fellow artists and individual study of the history of art, drawing particular inspiration from the work of maestro Dalì and his vision of the work of art.He continued his studies by perfecting the art of sculpture and three-dimensional artistic techniques inspired by his graphic themes.
Season’s Wood Working
Seasons Wood Working specializes in handcrafting wood, began in 2000 thought the collaboration of Italian Ludovica “Chicca” Braccesi and Dutchman Hidde Heyedndael. Their work features a high level personalization of objects in many different materials and sizes, ranging from classic elegance to exclusive modern designs. Through their thorough knowledge of techniques and perfectionism in the choice and working of materials they shape unique products. Beyond the production of new objects, they specialize also in the art of restoration using techniques and materials of the epoch of the work being restored. The resulting work both functions and looks like the original. Seasons Wood Working is a workshop anchored in the best of craft traditions while always searching to discover the newest research and techniques, ecological materials, and the requirements for natural, healthy products.
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