Artigianato&Aperitivo: record number of participants. New dates after the summer break!
One hundred participants in four meetings! A success confirmed by the record numbers of this first portion of the 2018 edition of “Artigianato & Aperitivo.” The initiative is created by “Artex-Center for the artistic and traditional handicraft of Tuscany,” in cooperation with Officina Creativa and Comune di Firenze, CNA Firenze, Confartigianato Imprese Firenze, Oltrarno Promuove 2.0 and “Andare a Zonzo.”
Artigianato&aperitivo: on June 20th our last very “summery” itinerary: piazzas, sandals and beer.
On June 20th, Artigianato&Aperitivo says good-bye with the last itinerary of this first series. It will be a meeting with a summer theme: we will end in style with a visit to the Piazze of the Oltrarno, a tour amongst history, architecture and interesting figures. We meet at 6:00 PM at Piazza Pitti.
Artigianato&aperitivo: June 6th at 5:30PM urban trekking meeting in the Oltrarno
On June 6th, “Artigianato & aperitivo” will make room for “The gardens of the Oltrarno and to Beneforti’s art of restoration.” The initiative, promoted by Artex and “Andare a Zonzo,” includes a special stop at the Giardino delle Rose (the Rose Garden) where, accompanied by an expert guide, the history and the secrets of other gardens will be revealed. The itinerary will continue at the discovery of the historic and precious art of restoration, with a visit to the “Beneforti, Conservazione e Restauro di Opere d’Arte” workshop. The walk will end with a drink at “Volume” in the Piazza Santo Spirito. Meeting at 5:30PM at Piazzale Michelangelo.
Artigianato&aperitivo: May 25th at 6:00PM, the “precious” urban trekking meeting in the Oltrarno.
The historic city walls and the contemporary jewelry by Yoko Takirai and a special visit to PREZIOSA, Florence Jewellery Week at the Arti Orafe - Jewellery School. Drinks at Il Santino.
Artigianato&aperitivo: May 9th at 6:00PM the new meeting of urban trekking in the Oltrarno
The Lungarni and the bronze creations of Il Bronzetto, drinks at the Bar dell’angolo We are ready for the fifth meeting of Artigianato&aperitivo: on May 9th, we will discover the history and the beauty of the Lungarni, a walk discovering the most beautiful and romantic views in Florence. We will go through the historic alleys of the Oltrarno, where one can still find very many artisanal bottegas, to reach the workshop of Il Bronzetto.
Artigianato&aperitivo. April 26th at 6:00PM the fourth urban trekking meeting in the Oltrarno
The “Vecchio Conventino” and the decorated wood by Tommaso De Carlo. Drinks at Dolce Vita Firenze. Here we are at the fourth appointment with the event Artigianato&aperitivo: we meet on April 26th at 6:00PM in via Giano della Bella, 20. We will discover the history of a lesser known corner of Florence, the “Vecchio Conventino” (the old little convent) and we will visit the wood decoration workshops of Tommaso De Carlo to end our tour with a before dinner drink at Dolce Vita Firenze.
Artigianato&aperitivo: March 21st at 6:00PM the second appointment with the urban trekking in the Oltrarno
The Liberty in Florence, Mireille Valentine’s Florentine “commesso” and an original pre-dinner drink at S. Forno. On March 21st, after the success of the first installment, we meet for the second time to follow an itinerary that starts at 6:00PM in Piazza Tasso.
Artigianato&aperitivo: April 11 at 6:00PM the third urban trekking appointment in the Oltrarno
The alleys of the Oltrarno and the Art of Molatura of the Moleria Locchi. Drinks at Volume Firenze. After the success of the first two meetings, here comes the third installment of Artigianato&Aperitivo: we meet on April 11th at 6:00PM in Via del Burchiello, 10. We enter the wonderful workshop of Moleria Locchi, an internationally recognized reference point for the sophistication and preciousness of its products.
Handicraft & Drinks: March 14 at 6:00PM the first urban trekking walk in the “Oltrarno”
“The history of San Frediano and the bronze of Banchi Duccio Bronzista”: on March 14th we start with the first itinerary on the program. We meet at 6:00PM in San Frediano, an opportunity to practice urban trekking discovering one of the most authentic neighborhoods of Florence, the Oltrarno.
Artigianato & Aperitivo: here is the program!
"Artigianato & Aperitivo”: Eight appointments of urban trekking in the Oltrarno. Themed outings in the neighborhood accompanied by an expert tour-guide at the discovery of the Florentine handicraft and of a truly authentic neighborhood. The charm of the Oltrarno, of its alleys, of its piazzas and its artisanal bottegas is the focus of this new initiative designed by Artex: “Artigianato & aperitivo” (Handicraft and Drinks). From March until June, eight dates of urban trekking exploring one of the most authentic areas