Chasers art  
June 11th - June 18th

This technique has a long tradition in Italy. Copper or silver sheets embedded in enchasing cement are formed into reliefs with various chisels. By means of simple preliminary exercises working with chisels and hammer becomes more familiar. More ambitious designs such as chiselled elements for more complex pieces of jewellery can gradually be produced.
In charge of the course: is Fabrizio Aquafresca, a experienced craftsmen working for the famous Florentine silversmiths Brandimarte. He has also given courses in England, Germany and in the United States.

Location : The group will live and work in the house and garden of a vine grower, situated on a hill overlooking the Arno Valley near Florence from April 25th until May 2nd. On top of the classes, the group will visit museums and traditional craft manufacturers in Florence, discover Italian art, architecture and Tuscany landscape. The cost of € 880.– includes comfortable lodging, lunch, classes and the journey into Florence.