Italian language and cultural school for foreigners
Lamps and lanterns
“Firenze nell'Arte”

Florentine lamps and lanterns workshop

Indoor and outdoor Florentine lamps and lanterns are made entirely by hand and strictly in wrought iron; they represent the pride and joy of our craftsmanship tradition. Many come in the shape of a star, perfect for evening illumination.

Programme

  • Glass cutting (use of the glass cutter).
  • Shearing and moulding of Brass rods (use of the moulds).
  • Clipping the rods (use of scissors).
  • Gouache welding (use of tin).
  • Installing the lamp (use of the soldering iron).
  • Burnishing.
  • Painting.
  • Electrification.

Prices

For every 24 hours 950

Prices valid upon enrolment for all course commencement dates

Course start dates

2024 2025
Jan 8, 22 Jul 8, 22
Feb 5, 19 Aug 5, 19
Mar 4, 18 Sept 2, 16, 30
Apr 2, 15, 29 Oct 14, 28
May 13, 27 Nov 11, 25
Jun 10, 25 Dec 9

National holidays observed in the year 2024:
1 April, 25 April, 1 May, 24 June, 15 August, 1 November.

Jan - Jul -
Feb - Aug -
Mar - Sept -
Apr - Oct -
May - Nov -
Jun - Dec -

National holidays observed in the year 2025:
- April, - April, - May, - June, - August, - November, - December.

Course enrolment

Materials are not included in the price and will be agreed upon at the beginning of the course.

The 24-hour course can be spread over 2 or more weeks.

All courses are taught in Italian.

Registration includes the placement test, the accommodation search service, certificates and a few cultural activities.