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Craft Experiences

Among the tangible results of Starhotels to promote fine Italian craftsmanship, a broad range of Craft Experiences has been developed to be experienced in leading craft workshops in Venice, Trieste, Vicenza, Milan, Florence, Siena and Rome.

These temples of skill and knowledge are opening their doors to guests of the unique Starhotels Collezione who wish to discover and experience up close the finest traditions and arts of these extraordinary historic cities, cradles of the greatest craftsmanship.

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ANTICO SETIFICIO in Florence

Visit the extraordinary workshop and create a small one-of-a-kind piece with your own hands, or choose one of the experiences in craftsmanship and taste.

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IL BRONZETTO in Florence

A tour of the workshop accompanied by the founder’s son, with a demonstration and the opportunity to create a small souvenir of the experience.

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L’INCUNABOLO in Florence

Experience life in a Renaissance workshop, admiring or experimenting with the fascinating process of restoring and binding authentic ancient papers.

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SCARPELLI MOSAICI in Florence

Witness for yourself one of the most fascinating techniques of Florentine craftsmanship, today entrusted to very few remaining masters.

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SCUOLA DEL CUOIO in Florence

Visit the historic workshop areas, see leather goods being made and bring one of their iconic creations to life.

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FABSCARTE in Milan

A colourful journey through the collection of beautiful Fabscarte works in paper, with a demonstration of hand-decoration techniques.

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KINTSU HANDMADE in Milan

Learn how to give a second, more precious life to beloved objects, repairing their ‘wounds’ using the Japanese Kintsugi technique.

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LABORATORIO PARAVICINI in Milan

Visit one of Milan’s most fascinating artistic decoration workshops and witness incredible one-off pieces coming to life.

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SCUOLA ORAFA AMBROSIANA in Milan

Take part in the course at one of the most well-known goldsmith schools in Italy and create your own small piece to wear.

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MANIFATTURA CAPPELLI in Rome

A journey through the history of the hat with a visit to the archive and workshop, a live demonstration and the opportunity to make a traditional bow.

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LE SIBILLE in Rome

Learn all about the now rare art of Roman Minute Mosaic and Micromosaic and admire a unique jewel being created in front of your eyes.

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SARTORIA RIPENSE in Rome

Visit the renowned Roman tailor’s workshop and discover all the secrets to creating a perfect tailor-made garment.

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BIANCO E NERO in Siena

Decorate a piece of typical Sienese pottery and create your special memory, with a lesson with expert master artisans.

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PASSATO NEL PRESENTE in Siena

Relive the atmosphere of the medieval art workshops, and create your precious icon on pure gold, using the techniques of the greatest Sienese artists.

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SANDRA KERN in Siena

Learn all about silk painting techniques and decorate your own unique piece: a scarf to wear out and about on the streets of Siena.

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BLU DI PRUSSIA in Trieste

Step into the fascinating world of restoration, discover its history and techniques and take home a small memory of this experience.

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DEZEN DEZEN in Trieste

Try out fabric-printing techniques and create a customised tote shopping bag and foulard scarf to carry with you at all times.

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IL FIORIFICIO in Trieste

Create your own flower arrangement to express the natural world around us, its rhythms, but also yourself - a ritual of pure well-being.

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LODOVICA FUSCO in Trieste

Learn the basics of several goldsmith techniques and create a unique piece of jewellery that tells the story of you and your experience in Trieste.

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ATELIER NICOLAO in Venice

A visit to the incredible workshop and atelier’s archive accompanied by maestro Stefano Nicolao himself, and including a small gift.

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BERENGO STUDIO in Venice

Step into an authentic Murano glass factory and discover the magic of glass as it takes shape before your eyes, coaxed by master artisans.

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CA' MACANA in Venice

Make your very own Venetian papier-mâché mask, ready to wear for the next Carnival ball.

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FALLANI VENEZIA in Venice

Three wonderful experiences, each at a different level, to discover the art of screen printing, creating a unique work to take back with you.

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LUNARDELLI VENEZIA in Venice

Four experiences to participate in the magic of woodworking up close, from its narrative power to the practical ways it can be used to experiment.

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DANIELA VETTORI in Vicenza

Step into the heart of an artistic goldsmith's workshop, discover the techniques of casting and working with precious metals, and create your own piece of silver jewellery.

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BUSATO ART PRINTWORKS in Vicenza

Discover fascinating engraving and printing techniques that you can experiment with to create your own signature work of art.

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Craft Experiences

ANTICO SETIFICIO in Florence

IL BRONZETTO in Florence

L’INCUNABOLO in Florence

SCARPELLI MOSAICI in Florence

SCUOLA DEL CUOIO in Florence

FABSCARTE in Milan

KINTSU HANDMADE in Milan

LABORATORIO PARAVICINI in Milan

SCUOLA ORAFA AMBROSIANA in Milan

MANIFATTURA CAPPELLI in Rome

LE SIBILLE in Rome

SARTORIA RIPENSE in Rome

BIANCO E NERO in Siena

PASSATO NEL PRESENTE in Siena

SANDRA KERN in Siena

BLU DI PRUSSIA in Trieste

DEZEN DEZEN in Trieste

IL FIORIFICIO in Trieste

LODOVICA FUSCO in Trieste

ATELIER NICOLAO in Venice

BERENGO STUDIO in Venice

CA' MACANA in Venice

FALLANI VENEZIA in Venice

LUNARDELLI VENEZIA in Venice

DANIELA VETTORI in Vicenza

BUSATO ART PRINTWORKS in Vicenza

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