{"id":3720,"date":"2022-02-20T14:37:24","date_gmt":"2022-02-20T12:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/?p=3720"},"modified":"2022-02-21T13:14:36","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T11:14:36","slug":"our-philosophy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/en\/blog\/interviews\/our-philosophy\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Philosophy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Where it all began\u2026<\/h2>\n<p>What happens when two Italian travel professionals, with over 40 years of combined industry experience, and a passion for the preservation of creative heritage join forces?<\/p>\n<p>Meet Federica Baggiani, founder of Studiainitalia and Laura Notarbartolo, founder of Italian Special Occasions! Together they form the creative duo who founded Creative Italy.<\/p>\n<p>Here they tell us about what inspired the thinking behind Creative Italy&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wpex-responsive-media\"><iframe title=\"Creative Italy\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BztmbiNSg8Y?start=11&#038;feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Creative Italy are passionate about introducing you to a different way to travel and to explore new places. The preservation of history, heritage, and culture is vital for future generations. We believe that learning these artisan handicrafts is one way in which we can help to do this. No matter your age or ability it\u2019s never too late to get creative!<\/p>\n<h2>What We Do<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2647 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Craft-Experience-Sicily-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"Craft Experience Sicily\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Craft-Experience-Sicily-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Craft-Experience-Sicily-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Craft-Experience-Sicily.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><em>\u2018The traditional craftmanship and the techniques that we have here in Italy need to be preserved\u2019 Federica Baggiani\u2013 Co-founder of Creative Italy<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>We specialize in showcasing traditional Italian handicrafts firsthand, through professionally led courses and workshops.<\/p>\n<p>We are not a one-click booking engine for immediate availability and reservations. Instead, we invite you to consider what you would like to do, take your time, ask questions, and really contemplate the creative activity you choose.<\/p>\n<p>In a world in which &#8211; with just one click &#8211; you can immediately book anything and instantly consume, take your time, and choose a truly unique experience. Immerse yourself in a culture and tradition worlds away from your daily life.<\/p>\n<h2>Our Philosophy<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3721 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/HERBALISM-IN-SICILY-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/HERBALISM-IN-SICILY-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/HERBALISM-IN-SICILY-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/HERBALISM-IN-SICILY.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our ethos comprises of 3 elements \u2013 travel, stay and learn<\/p>\n<h3><u>Travel <\/u><\/h3>\n<p>Travel and get to know the real Italy. Vist unique places that aren\u2019t on the well trodden tourist path. Participate in a movement that protects the country\u2019s nature, regional heritage, and cultural traditions.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><u>Stay<\/u><\/h3>\n<p>Stay in our of our handpicked locations. Whether that\u2019s a boutique hotel immersed within the buzz of city creatives, or a historic palazzo or family residence \u2013 you will find inspiration in your surroundings. Enrich your experience as you immerse yourself in the territory and its history.<\/p>\n<h3><u>Learn<\/u><\/h3>\n<h3><em>\u2018Learn something new that could turn into a passion\u2019 Laura Notarbartolo \u2013 Co-founder of Creative Italy<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Learn and preserve Italian craftmanship. See firsthand the ancient techniques handed down over centuries. Developing creative skills, learning a handicraft, and discovering traditions can be a fantastic way to travel, plus it\u2019s great for your own personal wellbeing. In our fast-paced modern lives, it is incredibly important we participate in selfcare \u2013 one way in which we can do this is to spend time using our hands being creative. After all, being creative is good for our physical <em>and<\/em> mental wellbeing!<\/p>\n<h2>We offer&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1652 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/creative-italy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/rilegatura-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"attivita artigianali\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Courses &#8211; which last a minimum of two days, hosted by local experts (all professionally certified). Our courses offer an in depth look at an artisan handicraft. 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