Training
A variety of training courses take place in our workshop to give you the knowledge and tools you need to express your creativity and ideas to the full. Giving you the possibility of starting from the basics or perfecting what you are able to do.
Our courses explore the world of art, giving you the best, are you ready?
Our courses explore the world of art, giving you the best, are you ready?
IRON FORGING
BEGINNER COURSE
Sketch
Brief introduction to the History of Art through the centuries, highlighting the Western geographical area, chronology of styles, and study of the use of iron in architecture
BEGINNER COURSE
Basic Forging
Description and explanation of what it means to forge, explanation of various materials and differences in processing
To access this course you must have completed the previous one
BEGINNER COURSE
Tool Making I
The course is generally based on the explanation, demonstration and subsequent creation of the various tools self-produced which will serve for a better realization of the work itself
To access this course you must have completed the previous one
BEGINNER COURSE
Tool Making II
The course is generally based on the explanation, demonstration and subsequent creation of the various tools self-produced which will serve for a better realization of the work itself
To access this course you must have completed the previous one
BEGINNER COURSE
Assembly Techniques I
Explanation of the main assembly techniques aimed not only at practical operational utility but above all at the choice and combination of aesthetic shapes.
To access this course you must have completed the previous one
BEGINNER COURSE
Assembly Techniques II
Explanation of the main assembly techniques aimed not only at practical operational utility but above all at the choice and combination of aesthetic shapes
To access this course you must have completed the previous one
BEGINNER COURSE
Ornaments
The course will be based on the study and implementation of classical decorative and ornamental elements that have characterized the various periods of forged iron in architecture.
To access this course you must have completed the previous one
BEGINNER COURSE
Work Order Project
Introduction to the fundamentals of presenting a work order to a hypothetical client.
To access this course you must have completed the previous one
RURAL TOOL CONSTRUCTION
BEGINNER COURSE
Rural Tool Making I
The course proposes teaching the construction of various commonly used tools for wood so that can pass on this knowledge which otherwise risks disappearing
ADVANCE COURSE
Rural Tool Making II
The course proposes teaching the construction of various commonly used tools for wood so that can pass on this knowledge which otherwise risks disappearing
FORGING OF NON-FERROUS METALS
BEGINNER COURSE
Non-Ferrous Metal Forging
Techniques will be addressed: Forging, brazing, casting on bronze, brass, copper, aluminium, titanium assembly and coating
FORGED FLORAL AND ANIMALS ELEMENTS
BEGINNER COURSE
Forged Floral and Animals Elements
Based on the forging of iron, obtaining floral and animal elements from a single block, using the techniques handed down by Maestro Angelo Bartolucci.
SCULPTURE
BEGINNER COURSE
Contemporary sculpture in metals and other materials
The course is based on the individual construction of a sculpture, developing the idea of space and object in a sculptural form, where the fundamental nodes will provide the basic knowledge to be used in the development of one’s own path.
BEGINNER COURSE
Contemporary iron sculpture
The course is based on the individual construction of a sculpture, developing the idea of space and object in a sculptural form, where the fundamental nodes will provide the basic knowledge to be used in the development of one’s own path.
MOKUME-GANE
BEGINNER COURSE
Mokume Gane I
Mokume Gane, an ancient Japanese art which consists of bonding two or more different non-ferrous metals through high temperatures.
ADVANCE COURSE
Mokume Gane II
To access the advanced course it is necessary to have a minimum of experience in jewelery making or to have completed the basic course.
JEWELS
BEGINNER COURSE
Jewelry Made of Non-Ferrous Metals and Metal Alloys
Mokume Gane, an ancient Japanese art which consists of bonding two or more different non-ferrous metals through high temperatures.
COPPER EMBOSSING
BEGINNER COURSE
Copper Embossing
In this course, students will learn the techniques of embossing on copper and test their manual skills.
MAKING A ONE-HANDED SWORD SEC. XV
BEGINNER COURSE
Making a One-Handed Sword Sec.XV
Discover the fascinating art of sword making and create a unique sword with your own hands, from the work on the blade to the finishing in wood and leather
METAL ENGRAVING
BEGINNER COURSE
Metal Engraving
This course introduces the basics of metal engraving technique. Various engraving techniques on different metals and from different schools are discussed.
GOLDWORK
BEGINNER COURSE
Goldwork I
The course develops on the knowledge of precious metals and their use in goldsmithing, fundamentals of metalworking, basic tools.
ADVANCE COURSE
Goldwork II
Precious metals and their use in goldsmithing, fundamentals of metalworking, types of precious stones and types of cut.
ARGENTIUM
BEGINNER COURSE
Argentium
Presentation of Argentium material and the differences with 925 silver and 999 silver. Working with the material and creating objects.
PROCESSING OF PRECIOUS AND NON-PRECIOUS METALS, CHASELLING, HAMMERING
BEGINNER COURSE
Processing of Precious and Non-Precious Metals, Chaselling, Hammering
The course intends to give the foundations of the most ancient art in the world. Laying the foundations to kickstart your career in the world of iron.
DAMASCUS STEEL
BEGINNER COURSE
Damascus Steel I
Knowledge and mastery of materials, tools and information for the production and finishing of a Damascus steel object
ADVANCE COURSE
Damascus Steel II
Knowledge and mastery of materials, tools and information for the production and finishing of a Damascus steel object
To access this course you must have completed the previous one
ADVANCE COURSE
Damascus Steel III
Knowledge and mastery of materials, tools and information for the production and finishing of a Damascus steel object
To access this course you must have completed the previous one
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