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Renovated Wooden Doors
During the Study Visit in Florence, the students will have the opportunity to admire several renovated doors like this one...
The International Handicrafts Trade Fair, 24 – 25 April 2015, Florence
The International Handicrafts Trade Fair is the place where culture, arts, handicraft traditions and new creativities meet and shape up to become exclusive. Unique pieces, modelled by experienced hands, dedicated to people who want to stand out. Classical, modern,...
Study visit in Florence
We are preparing study visit for ARTISAN students. At the end of April we will be in Florence - the world capital of art and artisans. http://vimeo.com/73301195
RestaurArs
See this beautiful and resourceful site on the art of restoration Their Facebook page is a good starting point for explorations of various cultural heritage and arts venues around the world
Restored Wooden Shutter
Look at this wooden shutter before and after the intervention of the restorer. It's amazing how is possible to give new life and appearance to objects badly ruined by the time and atmospheric agents.
Ceiling – A good example of restoration
A good example of ceiling restoration. In the pictures, a coffered ceiling in pine with several layers of lime, before restoration and after. What a nice work!
Door – Via della Vigna Nuova, Florence
There are many front doors in Florence renovated (maybe just preserved?) this way – in natural color, without cover painting. I think it is a best way of restoring and presenting wooden things.
Nationwide competition for woodwork artisans 2016
We encourage all young artisans working with wood to consider participation in this competition Registration is still open
Laboratorio Scuola Oro e Colore in Florence
And this is another workshop we very much hope to see and work at at our study visit in Florence. They specialise in wooden frames and gilding have a look at their site here
Centro Europeo del Restauro in Florence
This is the place where we plan the study visit in Florence. Explore their site to see how much they have to offer in terms of training in the art of restoration of cultural heritage.