Workshops
Experiences
Scuola del Cuoio Short-Term Courses are designed to give an introduction of the leather crafting trade to people interested in participating in a unique brief learning experience studying under a Master Leather Craftsman. The Short-Term courses are ideal for visitors, small groups, students and anyone interested in culturally enriching their stay in Florence. Short-Term Courses are available for participants who are over 18 and can be organized upon request. Please, email us at info@scuoladelcuoio.com
One Week Private Experience
Scuola del Cuoio offers 5-day experiences to anyone who’d like to be a Florentine Artisan for one week. In these special workshops, held by our Master Craftsmen, participants can make a bag choosing from different styles of our Classic Collection
The same bag will be made by the Master in any kind of leather our guests will choose. In this way, participants will be able to follow the Master Craftsman in the process to make the bag step by step and finally will leave with two bags: the one they made and the one made by the artisan. Fee per participant: 3.355,00€ + price of chosen bag Our customer service is glad to provide all the information on these experiences at info@scuoladelcuoio.com
3-hour Workshop
The participants of the Half-Day Course are given a smock to wear while the Master Craftsman teaches how to cut, assemble and finish a handsome book cover. Course fees include the book cover with blank page journal inside.
| Number of Participants | Fee per Participant |
| 1 | €256,00 |
| 2 | €183,00 |
| 3 | €170,00 |
| 4 – 10 | €146,00 |
6-hour Workshop
In this Full-Day Course participants assemble, hand stitch and finish a cowhide belt with solid buckle. The belt will be personalized by embossing the participants monogram by the buckle. Course fees include materials and finished belt.
| Number of Participants | Fee per Participant |
| 1 - 2 | €427,00 |
| 3 | €335,00 |
| 4 – 10 | €280,00 |
6-hour Francesca Gori Workshop
Join us for an exclusive experience in Francesca Gori’s workshop. She produces a whole collection of one-of-a-kind hand stitched bags, finished with jewels or embroidery. Participants will be taught two different styles of hand stitching (cross and straight) and offered a selection of leathers, linen treads, colorful beads and small jewels to embellish the bag. Courses fees include materials and the finished bag.
| Number of Participants | Fee per Participant |
| 1 | €610,00 |
| 2 | €463,00 |
2-day Workshop
In this Two Day Course participants will learn from a Master Craftsman to make a classic shopper tote completely by hand. Our guests will choose every detail of the bag as colors and stitching. Based on the size of the bag this course will last for two days, approximately 6 hours each day. Course fees include materials and the finished tote bag with a smaller internal pouch.
| Number of Participants | Fee per Participant |
| 1 | €850,00 |
| 2 | €525,00 |
