Artisanal Visits

  • Visit an artisan jewelry maker’s shop in Chianti.
  • Watch gold ateliers in Florence practicing the art of “Orafi Fionetino”, the kind of satin brush finish characteristic of Florentine gold.
  • Take a jewelry-making class at an atelier school in Chianti with top jewelers.
  • Call on one of the oldest producers of crystal in Chianti. Clients will be able to see crystal being blown.
  • Visit a large and precious private collection of lace in Italy, an important, centuries-old tradition in Umbria.
  • Take ceramic lessons with one of the most famous ceramic producers of Deruta, who also provides design work for Tiffany and other exclusive brands. Deruta is located in Umbria.
  • Have a private tour with one of the top perfumers in the world, Lorenzo Villoresi, in his atelier at his palazzo in Florence and have a tailor-made perfume created for clients.
  • Stop to see one of the oldest remaining alabaster producers, located in the wonderful Medieval city of Volterra.