{"id":7763,"date":"2026-04-30T10:42:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T08:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/?page_id=7763"},"modified":"2026-06-11T15:50:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T13:50:33","slug":"florence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/en\/schools\/florence\/","title":{"rendered":"Florence School"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1778162050223{border-bottom-width: 50px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/009-schola-bespoke-shoemaking-221024-ph-stefano-casati-08810_websize.jpg?id=8336) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; min_height=&#8221;600&#8243; wpex_bg_position=&#8221;center center&#8221; 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and learn how to reinterpret them for the contemporary world.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; wpex_bg_color=&#8221;accent&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770820060700{padding-top: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_6a5700ceb6152{color:#ffffff;font-size:var(--wpex-text-lg);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-center vc_custom_1777965701961 vcex_6a5700ceb6152\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">The Artisans<\/span><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]\n<p class=\"p1\">Learn directly from master artisans who bring traditional craft into the contemporary world.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_6a5700cec4be8{color:#ffffff;font-size:var(--wpex-text-lg);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-center vc_custom_1777965722223 vcex_6a5700cec4be8\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Immersive Learning<\/span><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]\n<p class=\"p1\">Discover Florence through hands-on courses that connect technique, culture, and creative innovation.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_6a5700cec5319{color:#ffffff;font-size:var(--wpex-text-lg);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-center vc_custom_1777965759010 vcex_6a5700cec5319\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Creative Development<\/span><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]\n<p class=\"p1\">Advance professional skills, expand creative 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class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"1067\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cosmetics-orizzontale-1.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle wpex-aspect-4-3 wpex-object-cover\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cosmetics-orizzontale-1.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cosmetics-orizzontale-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cosmetics-orizzontale-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Cosmetics-orizzontale-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_6a5700cee1756{font-weight:600;}<\/style><h4 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-left vc_custom_1778779460905 vcex_6a5700cee1756\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Cosmetics Formulation Course<\/span><\/h4><style>.vcex-button.vcex_6a5700cee25b0{background:var(--wpex-accent-alt);}.vcex-button.vcex_6a5700cee25b0:hover{background:var(--wpex-accent-alt)!important;}<\/style><div class=\"vc_custom_1778779477384 wpex-clr\"><div class=\"theme-button-wrap textcenter wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/en\/activity\/cosmetics-formulation-course-florence\/\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button align-center inline vcex_6a5700cee25b0\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">View Course<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div> [\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-center vc_custom_1777965789578\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Our Apprentices Say<\/span><\/h2><style class=\"vcex-carousel-preload-css\">.vcex_6a5700cee9b6c{--wpex-carousel-gap:15px;}.vcex_6a5700cee9b6c{--wpex-carousel-columns:1;}.vcex_6a5700cee9b6c.wpex-carousel:not(.wpex-carousel--loaded) > *:not(:nth-child(1n+2)){display: flex !important;}@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) {.vcex_6a5700cee9b6c{--wpex-carousel-columns:2;}.vcex_6a5700cee9b6c.wpex-carousel:not(.wpex-carousel--loaded) > *:not(:nth-child(1n+3)){display: flex !important;}}@media only screen and (min-width: 768px) {.vcex_6a5700cee9b6c{--wpex-carousel-columns:3;}.vcex_6a5700cee9b6c.wpex-carousel:not(.wpex-carousel--loaded) > *:not(:nth-child(1n+4)){display: flex !important;}}@media only screen and (min-width: 960px) {.vcex_6a5700cee9b6c{--wpex-carousel-columns:3;}.vcex_6a5700cee9b6c.wpex-carousel:not(.wpex-carousel--loaded) > *:not(:nth-child(1n+4)){display: flex !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module wpex-carousel vcex-testimonials-carousel wpex-clr owl-carousel wpex-carousel--render-onload vcex_6a5700cee9b6c arrwstyle-default\" data-wpex-carousel=\"{&quot;slideBy&quot;:1,&quot;items&quot;:3,&quot;responsive&quot;:{&quot;0&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:&quot;1&quot;},&quot;480&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:&quot;2&quot;},&quot;768&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:&quot;3&quot;},&quot;960&quot;:{&quot;items&quot;:3}}}\"><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry post-6694 testimonials type-testimonials status-publish hentry testimonials_category-contact-page entry no-media\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-content wpex-relative wpex-boxed wpex-border-0 wpex-clr\"><span class=\"testimonial-caret wpex-absolute wpex-block wpex-w-0 wpex-h-0\"><\/span><div class=\"testimonial-entry-details testimonial-entry-text wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p class=\"p1\">We adored the bobbin lace lessons! It was so special to learn this beautiful craftsmanship and we feel we were able to grasp it relatively quickly.\u00a0 Everyone was so lovely and it was such a beautiful place to work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">My sister and I will definitely be in touch to organise more sessions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Thank you again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Sabrina and Mia<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-entry-bottom wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-mt-20\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-meta wpex-flex-grow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry post-6692 testimonials type-testimonials status-publish hentry testimonials_category-contact-page entry no-media\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-content wpex-relative wpex-boxed wpex-border-0 wpex-clr\"><span class=\"testimonial-caret wpex-absolute wpex-block wpex-w-0 wpex-h-0\"><\/span><div class=\"testimonial-entry-details testimonial-entry-text wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p class=\"p1\">We retruned from Sicily back to our normal lifes and forgot to send you our feed back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We want to say to you that we had a incredible experience with our classes with Sebastiano, an incredible artist and person that inspired us to chalenge our knowledge and produce beautiful pices and deeply connect with the sicily pottery .<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The entire experience was amazing, he welcomed us incredibly well and helped us with everything and worked really hard after the course to finish our pieces for us to be able to bring it with us<b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-entry-bottom wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-mt-20\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-meta wpex-flex-grow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry post-6690 testimonials type-testimonials status-publish hentry testimonials_category-contact-page entry no-media\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-content wpex-relative wpex-boxed wpex-border-0 wpex-clr\"><span class=\"testimonial-caret wpex-absolute wpex-block wpex-w-0 wpex-h-0\"><\/span><div class=\"testimonial-entry-details testimonial-entry-text wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p class=\"p1\">Hi Laura,<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Thank you so much for organizing the glass blowing course and for navigating all the challenges that came with it. I truly appreciate the effort and care you put into making this happen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It was, without doubt, one of the most enriching weeks of learning I have experienced. I enjoyed every single minute of it and honestly found myself wishing I had stayed on for at least one more week. The entire process was fascinating from start to finish.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Thank<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>you! Shoba<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-entry-bottom wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-mt-20\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-meta wpex-flex-grow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry post-6688 testimonials type-testimonials status-publish hentry testimonials_category-contact-page entry no-media\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-content wpex-relative wpex-boxed wpex-border-0 wpex-clr\"><span class=\"testimonial-caret wpex-absolute wpex-block wpex-w-0 wpex-h-0\"><\/span><div class=\"testimonial-entry-details testimonial-entry-text wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p class=\"p1\">Hi Laura-<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I really enjoyed the course with Annette! \u00a0She was patient and very easy to talk to. She showed me a lot and I never knew how patient one needs to be with\u00a0glassworks!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The course did meet my expectations, it was pricey, as I am finding most things in Europe!! I am glad I took it and met Annette!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Thanks-Sheri<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-entry-bottom wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-mt-20\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-meta wpex-flex-grow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry post-6686 testimonials type-testimonials status-publish hentry testimonials_category-contact-page entry no-media\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-content wpex-relative wpex-boxed wpex-border-0 wpex-clr\"><span class=\"testimonial-caret wpex-absolute wpex-block wpex-w-0 wpex-h-0\"><\/span><div class=\"testimonial-entry-details testimonial-entry-text wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>The artisans Valeria and Emanuela were very skilled in their craft and had an excellent ability to guide us to create an appropriate project that we were very happy and proud to have made. Although I acquired many skills in sewing, needlework and knowledge of textiles, I would come again to create another piece to once again have access to the artistic process, the antique textiles available to us and be tutored by Valeria and Emanuela.<\/p>\n<p>The arrangements by Laura all added to the experience as the hotel was in a brilliant location by the sea and an enjoyable tree lined walk to the workshop in central Ancona.<\/p>\n<p>Jude<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-entry-bottom wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-mt-20\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-meta wpex-flex-grow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry post-5134 testimonials type-testimonials status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry testimonials_category-students entry has-media\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-content wpex-relative wpex-boxed wpex-border-0 wpex-clr\"><span class=\"testimonial-caret wpex-absolute wpex-block wpex-w-0 wpex-h-0\"><\/span><div class=\"testimonial-entry-details testimonial-entry-text wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>I think the misunderstanding was more my expectation of a throwing instruction week..working on the wheel and excercising. But as I said in the end I did quite a lot of exercising as Sebastiano kindly let me use his wheel as much as I wanted!\u00a0 Anna and Sebastiano both lovely people.<\/p>\n<p>It was wonderful and thank you again for taking care of many things for me!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-entry-bottom wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-mt-20\">\n<div class=\"testimonial-entry-thumb default-dims wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><img width=\"918\" height=\"2040\" src=\"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Retreat-Ceramica-Santo-Stefano-Caroline-.jpg\" class=\"testimonials-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-rounded-full wpex-border wpex-p-2 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Retreat-Ceramica-Santo-Stefano-Caroline-.jpg 918w, https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Retreat-Ceramica-Santo-Stefano-Caroline--135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Retreat-Ceramica-Santo-Stefano-Caroline--461x1024.jpg 461w, https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Retreat-Ceramica-Santo-Stefano-Caroline--768x1707.jpg 768w, https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Retreat-Ceramica-Santo-Stefano-Caroline--691x1536.jpg 691w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-entry-meta wpex-flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"testimonial-entry-author entry-title\">Caroline <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"testimonial-entry-company wpex-text-3\">\n\n\t\n\t\tRetreat with Artisan Ceramic - Santo Stefano di Camastra \n\t\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry post-5128 testimonials type-testimonials status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry testimonials_category-students entry has-media\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-content wpex-relative wpex-boxed wpex-border-0 wpex-clr\"><span class=\"testimonial-caret wpex-absolute wpex-block wpex-w-0 wpex-h-0\"><\/span><div class=\"testimonial-entry-details testimonial-entry-text wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Hi Laura<\/p>\n<p>The artisans were both very talented and well prepared. Since the first moment we started to work and every day (only 3hours) were very productive. I was very impressed about the results in only a few days. At a personal level it was very enriching due to the hospitality and generosity of the sicilians. I very satisfied with the experience!<\/p>\n<p>5stars<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for all!!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-entry-bottom wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-mt-20\">\n<div class=\"testimonial-entry-thumb default-dims wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><img width=\"720\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Margarida-Retreat-Ceramica-santo-stefano-.jpg\" class=\"testimonials-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-rounded-full wpex-border wpex-p-2 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Margarida-Retreat-Ceramica-santo-stefano-.jpg 720w, https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Margarida-Retreat-Ceramica-santo-stefano--135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Margarida-Retreat-Ceramica-santo-stefano--461x1024.jpg 461w, https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Margarida-Retreat-Ceramica-santo-stefano--691x1536.jpg 691w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-entry-meta wpex-flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"testimonial-entry-author entry-title\">Margarida <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"testimonial-entry-company wpex-text-3\">\n\n\t\n\t\tRetreat with artisans -Ceramic - Santo Stefano di Camastra \n\t\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-carousel-slide\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry post-5124 testimonials type-testimonials status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry testimonials_category-students entry has-media\"><div class=\"testimonial-entry-content wpex-relative wpex-boxed wpex-border-0 wpex-clr\"><span class=\"testimonial-caret wpex-absolute wpex-block wpex-w-0 wpex-h-0\"><\/span><div class=\"testimonial-entry-details testimonial-entry-text wpex-text-pretty wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Hi Laura-<\/p>\n<p>I was SO HAPPY with this experience. I got along beautifully with both teachers, learned so much, loved the environment of learning, really learned so much. When people have asked me how I was able to connect with the teachers I tell them about your business and everyone agrees its an amazing service that we wish existed all over the world. Thank you for being so accommodating and patient with me as we worked out the details. I absolutely recommend working with you and with the teachers I had. Thank you!! Caitlin<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-entry-bottom wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-mt-20\">\n<div class=\"testimonial-entry-thumb default-dims wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1275\" src=\"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vetro_1.jpg\" class=\"testimonials-entry-img wpex-align-middle wpex-rounded-full wpex-border wpex-p-2 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-main\" alt=\"glass working\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vetro_1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vetro_1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vetro_1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/vetro_1-1024x680.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"testimonial-entry-meta wpex-flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"testimonial-entry-author entry-title\">Caitlin <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"testimonial-entry-company wpex-text-3\">\n\n\t\n\t\tRetreat with artisan - Lampworking Murano \n\t\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1778162050223{border-bottom-width: 50px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/009-schola-bespoke-shoemaking-221024-ph-stefano-casati-08810_websize.jpg?id=8336) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; min_height=&#8221;600&#8243; wpex_bg_position=&#8221;center center&#8221; wpex_bg_size=&#8221;cover&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay=&#8221;dark&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay_color=&#8221;#010101&#8243; wpex_bg_overlay_opacity=&#8221;40%&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1777542252689{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; font_weight=&#8221;500&#8243;]Train with master artisans and become part of a new Renaissance of craft in one of the world\u2019s great craft capitals. 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