EYEWEAR COURSES
PRACTICAL BASIC COURSE ON EYEWEAR MANUFACTURING
Who it’s for: Eyewear enthusiasts, professional opticians.
Practical approach: you’ll learn the basics of craftsmanship, acquiring a solid knowledge of frame geometry.
Materials: you won’t have to worry about looking for materials, everything you need (materials and consumables) is included in the cost of the course.
You’ll be able to experiment with working with different materials: from wood to acetate.
Requirements: all that’s required is good manual dexterity and a passion for craftsmanship.
BASIC EYEWEAR DESIGN COURSE
Glasses as a fashion accessory
Who it’s for: Fashion students, stylists and eyewear enthusiasts
Practical approach: you’ll learn to develop your own creative ideas, combining fashion and functionality.
You’ll increase your knowledge of how to design trendy frames, starting from the theoretical basis right through to the complete design.
We will focus on the fitting, comfort and uniqueness.
Personal laptop with a vector drawing programme installed (Rhino)
- Minimum 1 pax – maximum 2 pax
- Course length: 2 weeks
- When: All year except August
- Where: Florence
- Costs: from 2185 €
THE RIGHT GLASSES FOR YOUR FACE
The psychology of glasses
Who it’s aimed at: stylists, personal shoppers, opticians, fashion and style industry professionals.
Approach: In interpersonal contact, the eyes are our first and most important means of communication and the choice of glasses should never be overlooked.
Glasses are much more than a simple corrective tool: they are a fundamental accessory that defines our appearance and influences the perception that others have of us.
For these professionals it is essential to know how to recommend the ideal frame to enhance the gaze and personality of each client.
Requirements: A minimum of basic experience in the field of image consulting and personalised consulting is required.
- Minimum 1 pax – maximum 2 pax
- Course length: 2 days
- When: All year except August
- Where: Florence
- Costs: 750 €
DESIGN THE LOOK OF THE FUTURE
From design to production
Individual professional course (theory and practice): one month – 40 hours basic module with possibility of extension
Who it’s for: For those who want to make eyewear their profession.
This course will provide the skills necessary to start a career in the sector.
Approach: An intensive course where manual skills, the study of materials and design techniques come together in a unique experience. At the end of the course, you will have made your first pair of glasses, from conception to design, from the paper pattern to the finished frame; a work created entirely with your own hands.
Requirements: No experience in the sector is necessary. It is possible to start from scratch. If, on the other hand, you already have a minimum of basic experience, you will progress more quickly towards your goal.
Personal laptop with a vector drawing programme installed (Rhino).
- Minimum 1 pax – maximum 2 pax
- Course length: 4 weeks
- When: All year except August
- Where: Florence
- Costs: 4255 €
