Venetian Glass, a brief history Glassmaking in Venice dates back over 1000 years. The first written evidence of a glassmaster is of the bottle maker Dominicus Phiolarius, dating back to the year 982. Prior to Venice becoming a city-state (around…
Val di Noto, described by Unesco as "representing the culmination and final flowering of Baroque art in Europe" comprises 8 towns in south-eastern Sicily. Following the infamous earthquake of 1693 which destroyed numerous towns in the region, the rebuilding and…
By Creating, You Learn is a project that takes place in Feudo San Pietro and Borgo, a historical site and forgotten hamlet located in Milazzo, Sicily. Our initiative began with a focus on providing opportunities for children to express themselves…
We understand that for many, the environment and the state of our planet are at the forefront of the way in which we now live our lives. It would be remiss of us not to address this, and the team…
In this month’s blog, we want to introduce you to our fabulous new Retreat with a Fashion Designer in Florence. If you have an eye for fashion, or have always dreamt of trying your hand at design, this new retreat…
We know the feeling, trying to think of that special something for your loved one, a memorable and unique gift for your best friend, or something fun and exciting for your family. Year after year we are presented with the…
In the southern Italian region of Basilicata you will find the city of Matera. From afar this city looks like a fine drawing from a book of fairytales. A far away land where magic and myth live side by side…
When we think of the eternal city our first thoughts might be of ancient Rome and masterpieces such as the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain or the Spanish Steps - but did you know that Rome is one of the top…
The Ancient Egyptians were one of the first to use gold leaf to decorate objects. They famously decorated the coffins of pharaohs with gold, and it is even possible to see depictions of these ancient craftsmen in tomb paintings where…
It’s that time of year when many of you will be enjoying a glass of your favourite tipple. At Creative Italy we wanted to share two areas which are producing fabulous wine whilst still applying ancient wine making methods to…