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.

You can join our Association by sending an application where you are requested to clearly write: first name, family name, place and date of birth, address and telephone number, course and period you choose. There are no age limits. The form is to be send to this address: ´´Arte e mestieri´´ via Guicciardini, 50 Montopoli Valdarno 56020 (Pisa). For further information call under 0571 466937 or 338 8879781. Together with the application, it is necessary to send a deposit in advance equivalent to the 30% of the given price. The deposit can be payed through post order, cheque or bank draft to be made out to Ciampolini Anna Maria.

The teaching takes place in Montopoli Valdarno, a village of the XV Century, in the ancient house of the association, which was formerly a residence of the Guicciardini, on the hills between Pisa and Florence.