After a long experience in Rome, the actual activity of the Associazione Culturale Arte e Mestieri is completely carried out in Montopoli Valdarno, in a XVII Century structure where we hold theoretical and practical lessons on various materials such as glass, clay, marble, paper, etc..
The introduction of ancient arts in the daily life to renew the mostly limited and repetitive craftsmanship is the philosophy that inspires the courses of this ten-year experienced school. Moreover, it´s a new discovery of the enjoyment of the beautiful things by seeing, touching, using them. It can be seen in the apprentices´ works, as they get pleasure in approaching art and develope their own way to observe and express themselves. Besides, we dedicate particular attention to the planning, as we actually believe that without getting the culture of planning according to the contemporary needs these kinds of art could be set aside just like dead languages. The first aim of the teaching activity is the education of new operators through the work of art masters, technicians and artists.