The Art of Making

Wondering what to do in Florence? Expand your cultural horizons with a journey into the city’s rich heritage of craft.

Visit a wave of designers and makers who are contributing to Tuscany’s New Renaissance, blending contemporary imagination with time-honoured tradition. Join a lifestyle specialist and visit a range of craftspeople, making jewellery, hats, eyewear, parchment boxes and poetic scagliola, the art of colouring marble stones. Each encounter invites you to delve into the individual’s story, learning about the artisan’s passion and vision.