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is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit."
Nelson Henderson
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"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream
of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."
Buddha
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you learn in your schools are the work of many generations. All
this is put in your hands as your inheritance in order that you
may receive it, honour it, add to it, and one day faithfully
hand it on to your children."
Albert Einstein
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"Do not follow
where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and
leave a trail."
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ARTS AND CRAFT SCHOOLS
IN FLORENCE
Florence is surely one of the best places to find inspiration to
make your own work of art and possible masterpieces. In the
following pages the best schools in town are presented in
the field of ceramics, jewellery, design, graphics, comics,
photography, fine arts, music and theaters....
Choose the best school for you and let your fantasy soar...
DESIGN AND GRAPHICS
Florence
Institute of Design International
FLORENCE INSTITUTE OF DESIGN INTL
Borgo Ognissanti 9 - 50123 Florence,ITALY
Ph. :+39.055.23.02.481
Fax:+39.055.53.70.739
E-mail: registrar@Florence-Institute.com
The
Florence Institute is an international
school of Italian design providing both masters
and undergraduate design courses. The Institute specializes
in a wide range of courses of Graphic Design, Interior
Design and Architecture for students from across
Europe and around the world. We focus on today's international
students with all classes taught in the English
language.
Located
within an elegant setting in the center of Florence,
our design school is an ideal place to study abroad.
As a private Italian institution, quality
education is provided as a result of professional
staff, excellent resources and personalized instruction.
The Institute’s philosophy is to provide
a quality facility offering the highest level of education,
and resources.
The
Florence Institute's courses teach the
foundation of Italian design by combining modern
technologies with Italy’s imaginative culture.
The latest software is instructed and applied to challenging
assignments that encourage creative thinking. Lessons
in the Italian language are part of each student’s
education.
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Florence
Design Academy
Via Martelli n. 4
50100 Firenze
Tel.: +39.055.287.000
Fax: +39.055.287.000
E-mail: infofda@dada.it
Florence
Design Academy is the international school of interior
design, graphic design, industrial design, 3D graphic,
and 3D animation located in the heart
of Renaissance.
The F.D.A. is one of the best and futuristic
design schools in Europe for its international award winner
teachers and designers with amazing talent.
The school offers high quality equipment and
the use of powerful and modern tools. For more info about
the school visit the official
website...
All classes are held in English. The school
also offers a free course of Italian Language.
FDA Academy is recommended by studentsVille.it! |
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JEWELRY & GOLDSMITHERY::.. Top
of the page
Via de' Rustici 10, 50121 - Firenze, Ph & Fax
+39 055 284996.
Professional
jewelry school in Florence, the only one in Italy for
jewellery were the owners are all Artisans-Artist.
Born in Florence in 1998 as Association dedicated to
the teaching of the Culture of Jewelry. A group of
professionals of this sector decides to found 'Perseo'
to fill in a large gap left open by public and private
schools.
The experience accumulated in years of professional work
will be transmitted to students in the courses of Stone-Setting, Wax-Casting, Engraving, Chasing
and Jewelry Open Work.
All include courses in Design and Gemmology. |
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Laboratorio scuola 'Oro
e Colore' Art courses.
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Le Arti Orafe Goldsmith's school -
Via del Campuccio, 8 - 50124 Firenze
Ph. ++39-055-2280163
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Accademia Riaci Goldsmith's
art school Via de' Conti, 4 - 50129 Firenze
Ph. ++39-055-289831
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Metallo Nobile Design & Technical
School
Via Toscanella
More info: marketing@studentsville.it |
RESTORATION ::.. Top
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Via Faenza n. 43, 50123 Firenze
Ph. +39 055 287360 Fax. +39 055 2398920
Lorenzo de’ Medici
- 30 years of International Education.
Founded in 1973, the school was
one of the very first in Florence to specialize
in the teaching of Italian as a foreign language.
Situated right in the historic centre and housed
in a former convent dating back to the medieval
period (the adjacent thirteenth
century church of San Jacopo Corbolini is
integrated into the school complex) the LdM provides
a wide range of modern conveniences such as a cafeteria,
air-conditioning, reading/computer rooms and an attractive
courtyard garden.
The
school guarantees a high quality in teaching and
in the services provided: we are authorized by the
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC EDUCATION (decree 2-12-89) and
we are members of the following associations and
federations: ASILS, FEDE, FIYTO, EAIE, ALTO,
ELIA.
In affiliation with The Art Institute of
Florence, we offer a wide range of Studio
Art courses at all levels including Painting,
Drawing, Ceramics, Sculpture, Printmaking, Photography,
Graphics and Fine Art Restoration.
Visit
our web site for more information on our courses!
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Institute Palazzo Spinelli The
most famous restoration Institute in Florence.
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La Bottega dell'Acquaforte Design
school Via Chiantigiana, 3/r - 50126 Firenze
Ph. ++39-055-6820668
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Firenze Arti Restoration school Via
dell'Agnolo, 76 - 50122 Firenze
Ph. 055-241382
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Scuola di restauro
'La Cantoria' A restoration school located a few
minutes from Florence in a beautiful environment (Grassina).
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Arte e Carta Restoration of paper
Via della Fornace, 28/a - 50125 Firenze
Ph. ++39-055-6811883
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Domus Aurea Restoration
school c/o Convento Francescane Missionarie di Maria Piazza
del Carmine, 21 - 50124 Firenze
Ph. ++39-055-281835
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Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Art
and painting courses
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Universitą dell'Arte Art
and graphics school Via delle Forbici 24 Firenze
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Accademia Luigi Cappiello Graphics
school and furniture Via della Fornace, 33 - 50121 Firenze
Ph. ++39-055-6813211
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ISIA Industrial
Design Yearly courses on industrial design.
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Comics School International school
of comics, located in the heart of Florence.
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Fashion Institute of Technology
- Polimoda
Villa Strozzi - Via Pisana, 77
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Fortman Studio Summer courses on painting
and Photography Via Fiesolana, 34/r - 50122 Firenze.
Ph. 055-240712
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Cooperativa 'Emilarte' Painting
School Via dell'Arcovata 4 - c/o Centro Civico 5 - 50127 Firenze.
Ph. ++39-055-484711
Inf.: Commissione Cultura Ouartiere 5, Ph. ++39-055-375200/317342
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Il Bisonte Book illustration courses
Via S. Niccolo, 24/r - 50125 Firenze
Ph. ++39-055-2342585
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Laboratorio d'Arte 'Nibe' Nude
painting school Via Fra Paolo Sarpi, 15/r - 50136 Firenze.
Ph. ++39-055-677612
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CERAMICS - Top
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Scuola Internazionale d'Arte Ceramica Ceramic
school Via Bolognese Nuova, 7 - 50139 Firenze - Ph. ++39-055-400233
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Studio Giambo Evening
courses on ceramic Via G. Della Bella, 22 - 50124 Firenze -
Ph. ++39-055-224447
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Consorzio Ceramica di
Montelupo Fiorentino the right place to study ceramic.
Weekly courses for beginners and intermediate V. Centofiori
12 - Montelupo Fiorentino
Ph. ++39-0571-917547
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ARTS AND CRAFTS RELATED - Top
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Centro Machiavelli Language
and art school.
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Centro Ponte Vecchio Art
history courses.
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New
Itineraries Art and art history tutorship.
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Centro Culturale Arte e Scienza Evening
courses on art history
Via S. Felice a Ema, 28 - 50125 Firenze - Ph. ++39-055-2298014
Via del Corso, 1 - Firenze - Ph. ++39-5055-290767
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Il Sasso In the
Chianti region, a school that offers language and art courses.
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MUSIC - Top
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Accademia Bartolomeo
Cristofori Music Academy. Weekly stages for musicians
and piano tuners in spring time Via di Camaldoli, 7/r - 50124
Firenze.
Ph. ++39-055-221646/2280010
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Teatro La Limonaia Theater
school La Limonia, located in Sesto Fiorentino, a few minutes
far from Florence.
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La Bottega Teatrale Borgo
San Frediano, 35 Firenze. One of the most famous italian theatre
schools. In the 80's it was directed by Vittorio Gassman. Today
organises theatre courses in heart of the old florence.
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Accademia Teatrale Since
1992 the Academy organises variuos cultural activities in collaboration
with the most important names of the contemporary art. The
Academy also oraganises theatre courses with the sponsorship
of the florence city council. On the site you can also easly
download the educational material of the courses (try at home!).
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VARIOUS
Chianti in Tuscany Gardening courses
Podere Le Rose Paggio S.Polo - Lecchi, Gaiole (Siena)
Ph. ++39-0577-746152(t) ++39-055-296887(f)
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Art and Business School School of
sculture and gardening. Villa Montalto, via del Salviatino,
6 - 50137 Firenze
Ph. ++39-055-613634
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Consultingmanagement.it A
school that organises courses in various fields: communications,
business customer satisfaction and import-export in and from
Italy.
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