The fashion industry is one of the largest consumers of natural resources. Whether it’s during the manufacturing process or the sourcing of materials and resources, the environmental impact can be detrimental to our planet. Many fashion houses and designers are…
Nestled between the Apuan Alps and the Tyrrhenian Sea, Pietrasanta's stunning beauty provides a constant source of inspiration. The natural surroundings, combined with the town's artistic atmosphere, create an ideal setting for aspiring and professional sculptors. Pietrasanta has a long…
Creative Italy is delighted to share news of our latest program, Italian Mastery Across the Globe. The program enables us to introduce the beauty of Italian artisan crafts to the global creative community. Whether you are an established enterprise, looking…
At Creative Italy, we value the importance of allowing students to have a hands-on, authentic creative experience. In learning or developing skills in artisan crafts, you are not only benefiting your own creative development, but you are also contributing to…
It’s at this time of the year we take stock and look back on our achievements, our goals for the future and what led us to where we now find ourselves. If we think back to the fundamentals of Creative…
Santo Stefano di Camastra in the Sicilian province of Messina, is a hilltop town with breath-taking views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and Aeolian Islands. Located in an area with an abundance of clay pits, the town became a well known…
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…
Welcome to the magical world of point de Venise. Steeped in the history of one of the most important centres of trade and culture. Travel back in time and meet the artisan lace-makers who are the custodians of this historic…
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…
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…