A week-end devoted to the discovery of the great Cinquecento tradition in Empoli and Montelupo Fiorentino. The Decoration Course will acquaint you with the local artistic pottery, made by a centuries old process, in the many workshops in Montelupo. The city holds its annual International Pottery Event at the end of June. The course “Jacopo’s colours” will introduce you to the mannerist painter born at Empoli, and to his artful use of colour.

Empoli and Montelupo Fiorentino

Duration: 2 nights/3 days; from Friday to Sunday
Valid from: April to June and from September to October

The package includes:

• 2 overnight stays with breakfast in holiday farmhouse, with half board either in the farm or in a restaurant nearby
• Pottery decoration course
• Guided tour to the Ceramics Museum of Montelupo Fiorientino
• Visit to a handicraft studio
• Creative workshop “Jacopo’s colours”
• Unlimited admission ticket to the museums of the Lands of the Renaissance (Collegiate Church Museum Empoli, Fucecchio Museum, Ceramics and Archaeological Museum in Montelupo, Leonardo Museum in Vinci)
• Insurance

Accomodation in double rooms.

The package does not include:
Transfers, tips, personal extras, meals not specified and everything else not indicated above

On request:
• Single room (supplement payable)
• Discount for a third bed

The offer is valid only if at least five persons participate.
The package is available to groups all year round at a price to be consulted.
* the price can vary depending on the type of accommodation and the period of the stay.

RECOMMENDED ITINERARY

FRIDAY
Morning arrival. Introduction to the decoration course and lunch. Guided visit to the Ceramics Museum in Montelupo
Fiorentino to see an old kiln and a demonstration by a pottery master. Visit to a handicraft studio.

SATURDAY
Pottery decoration lesson and lunch. Creative workshop "The colours of Jacopo" and guided visit to Pontorme.
Transfer to Empoli for free time and dinner downtown.

SUNDAY
Pottery decoration lesson, free lunch and departure.

The Pottery Decoration Course, lasting six hours, will acquaint you with the typical decorations for plates and crockery in the Tuscan tradition. You will be issued with a certificate of attendance and given the pottery made by you to take away.