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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:
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Arts
  • Fashion Design & Merchandising
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

8.78

Total Reviews

4

Great teacher in a small school

by: 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

by: 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

by: 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

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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