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Bag Making & Leather Arts Courses in Florence

by: Accademia Riaci

9.75 (4)Verified

In our Bag Making & Leather Arts course, veteran Italian artisans teach students how to construct a bag from start to finish. Learn how to make sewing patterns, cut, skive (to reduce the thickness), and sew the leather applying the traditional rules of Italian craftsmanship. The goal is to produce high-quality leather bags for which Italy is well known around the world. During this time, students...

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Program Highlights

Interact with professors who come from local families with a long tradition in this field.

Gain valuable experience for your professional future, giving you the unique chance to develop your inner expressive world and refine your aesthetic sense!

Learn techniques from authentic Italian artisans from A to Z, making patterns, cutting, skiving leather, sewing, finishing) to make high-quality bags for which Italy is well known in the world.

Earn college credits according to the duration of your study.

Make several bags for different occasions and complete a personal project.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Florence, Italy
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundTerms Available:
  • Throughout the Year
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Arts
  • Fashion Design & Merchandising
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.75

Total Reviews

4

Great teacher in a small school

November 28, 2018by: Anthony Vittieri - United StatesProgram: Bag Making & Leather Arts Courses in Florence
9

I've just finished a 3 month course at Riaci and overall the experience was very positive. I already had some knowledge in leather crafting but the instructor, Ms. Juliana, was able to fix some flawed works that I brought to school. I believe the school doesn't accept more than 5 or 6 students, so it's easy to ask everything you need to the teacher. The school staff was very nice...

Best leather bag-making course I ever made

October 03, 2018by: Vicky Chang - CanadaProgram: Bag Making & Leather Arts Courses in Florence
10

It was a really great experience. I brought my projects (3) and I could realize all my leather bags. The course is not easy as you need to be focused (especially with the sewing machine) but the instructor Giuliana was very helpful and nice. I'm already thinking to apply for the next summer...

Small school but great instructors

February 15, 2018by: Jackie - AustraliaProgram: Bag Making & Leather Arts Courses in Florence
10

I took a 4-week summer course last year and the overall experience was excellent. The school is very small but the instructors are very professional and helpful. We were only 5 students, so we could work well and follow our individual projects. I can now understand the difference between a high-quality leather product and a bad one.

My classmatesThe instructorMy bag!

Program Details

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Locations

  • Florence, Italy

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Arts
  • Fashion Design & Merchandising

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Terms Available:
  • Throughout the Year

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
Accademia Riaci

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In our Bag Making & Leather Arts course, veteran Italian artisans teach students how to construct a bag from start to finish. Learn how to make sewing patterns, cut, skive (to reduce the thickness), and sew the leather applying the traditional rules of Italian craftsmanship. The goal is to produce high-quality leather bags for which Italy is well known around the world. During this time, students will have the opportunity to fully develop their creativity, mastering every leather-related technique, exploring all fields of employment, and manufacturing methods (both hand sewing and machine sewing). Depending on the length of the program, students will be able to produce a wide range of leather works, from small accessories and handbags to interior components and furniture. Our hands-on tra...

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