Fiorentino Week: New Year's Eve at the Conventino and a packed schedule of visits

On the occasion of the Week of the Florentine, which will take place March 25-30, 2025, Artex, in collaboration with the City of Florence and Feel Florence, offers a calendar full of events to discover the Florentine artisans of Firenze Creativa.

Capodanno Fiorentino 2025

On March 25, Artex and Promowine celebrate the Florentine New Year with a special event at Conventino Fuori le Mura. An afternoon of art, good food and local traditions, with tastings, cultural talks and live performances.

From 3:30 p.m., the workshops of Officina Creativa Lab by Artex will welcome Slow Food producers with zero-mile excellence: wine, cold cuts, cheeses, honey, beer and preserves, offering visitors the chance to discover and buy genuine products directly from their creators.

Also from 3:30 p.m., Florentine artist Ornella Baratti Bon will present her work “È nato prima l’uovo, “ an evocative papier-mâché egg painted with oil pastels, in which everyday scenes and memories are intertwined in a dreamlike and surreal atmosphere. The work embodies the artist’s poetics, suspended between dream and memory, and is part of an artistic quest that for years has seen her as a protagonist between engraving, illustration and painting thanks to her ability to transform every surface into a visual tale full of meaning.

At 5 p.m., the Tuscan culinary tradition will take center stage with a meeting on combating food waste. Gian Marco Mazzanti, regional coordinator of Osterie d’Italia – Slow Food Editore, will illustrate the ancient method of cassetta cooking: a sustainable technique that allows food to stay warm while reducing energy consumption.

Grand finale at 6 p.m. with chef Paolo Gori of Trattoria Da Burde, who will prepare live Uova alla Salai, a dish inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci’s Annunciation. A tribute to the Renaissance genius’ passion for vegetarian cuisine and the flavors of the Lenten tradition.

List of participating wineries:

Fattoria di Poggiopiano – Wine
La Sosta del Gallo Viandante – Cold cuts and cheeses
Caseificio Bacciotti – Cheeses
Gattinera Farm – Organic legumes and grains
Terrafranta – Lavender
Corzano Brewery – Beer
Giovanni Viviani – Wine
Apicoltura Betti – Honey
La Ripa Verde – Preserves, wine and oil.

An unmissable opportunity to immerse yourself in Florentine culture among art, taste and history.

Week of the Florentine 2025: discovering handicrafts

The Week of the Florentine is an event dedicated to Florentine crafts with visits to workshops, workshops and meetings.

The artisans’ workshops will open to welcome citizens curious to discover the beauty of the living heritage offered by contemporary Florentine , thus stimulating greater awareness of the value of artistic craftsmanship and the link with the city and its traditions looking to the future.

Program:

Wednesday, March 26 and Thursday, March 27 – 4:30 p.m. | Face-to-face with Artisans

Visits to the workshops of Argentiere Pagliai – Borgo S. Jacopo 41r, 50125, Florence – and Anna Maria Ermini – Borgo San Jacopo, 11, 50125, Florence.

Follow stories of the workshop visits on Artex’s Instagram profile.

Thursday, March 27 | Events – Creative Workshop Lab by Artex

12 noon-2 p.m., Sala Masaccio: “Humanity Papers- In the Clothes Of Others”: workshop by Generazione Universo with the students of Liceo Artistico Statale di Porta Romana within the project promoted by the City of Florence “Le Chiavi della Città,” Officina Creativa Lab by Artex c/o Conventino Fuori le Mura – via Giano della Bella 20, Florence
6 p.m., Sala Masaccio: presentation of the book “The anti-Semitic war against the West” by Fiamma Nirenstein: speakers include Marco Carrai – Honorary Consul of Israel; Anna Paola Concia – Coordinator of Didacta Italia; Francesco Giubilei – Publisher; Nicoletta Tiliacos – Co-author of the book. The presentation will take place at Officina Creativa Lab by Artex c/o Conventino Fuori le Mura – via Giano della Bella 20, Florence.

Friday, March 28, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. | Workshop visits

During the Week of the Florentine, the artisans of Creative Florence of the City of Florence are called to open their workshops to show citizens the great heritage of artistic productions. In particular, on Friday, March 28, from 3 to 7 p.m., some artisans will offer special tours.

Find out about the initiatives and make reservations: contact the artisans to find out about the hours, visiting arrangements and activities scheduled for Florentine Week!

Gerini Decoro e Arredi- Via Sant’Egidio 12, 50121, Florence- workshop open for workshop visit and demonstration
Cecilia Falciai-Via de’ Macci 25r, 50122, Florence – workshop open for workshop visit
Manufatto Fiorentino – Via Giano della Bella 20, 50124, Florence – workshop open for workshop visit
Paolo Miniati- Via Giano della Bella 20, 50124, Florence – workshop open for workshop visit
BeGiuls-Via Romana 62r, 50125, Florence – workshop open for workshop visit

Roberta Giannoccaro-Via Giano della Bella 20, 50124, Florence – workshop open for workshop visit and demonstration, for info and reservations: 3472198570
Atelier Taftique – Via Bonifacio Lupi 9R, 50129, Florence – workshop open for workshop visit and demonstration, maximum 10 people at a time, for reservation: 3333585174
L’Ippogrifo Stampe D’Arte – Via di Santo Spirito 5r, 50125, Florence – workshop open for workshop visit and demonstration
Mari Yoshida-Borgo Ognissanti 72r, 50123, Florence- workshop open for workshop visit and demonstration of embossing and chiseling techniques, fundamental in the art of metals, maximum 5 people at a time
Concretipo-Via Pier Capponi 2R, 50132, Florence – workshop open for workshop visit
Arômantique- Via dei Macci 41, 50122, Florence – workshop open for workshop visit from 5 to 6 p.m., for reservations: 3485263833
Art Studio Luloloko Ateliers – Via Giano della Bella 20, 50124, Florence – workshop open for workshop visit and demonstration
Guido Polloni & C. – Via Fra` Giovanni Angelico 71, 50121, Florence – workshop open for workshop visit
LAO – Le Arti Orafe -Viadei Serragli 104/124, 50124, Florence -shop open for workshop visitfrom 3 to 6 p.m.
Fatacadabra – Via Santa Monaca 11R, Florence – workshop open for workshop visit and photo printing sessions with gel plate, a technique commonly known as Gel Print, maximum 10 people, for information: +39 329 4160 106; fatacadabra@gmail.com
Chiara De Filippis – Via San Giovanni 13 r, 50124, Florence – workshop open for workshop visit and demonstration of the ancient and suggestive Korean Keum-Boo technique, in which thin sheets of 24-karat gold are adhered to the surface of 925 Silver jewelry without the use of solder, maximum 6/7 people at a time, for reservation: 333 5960226
NAA Studio-Via de’ Serragli 59/A r, 50124, Florence – workshop open for a visit to the traditional Florentine jewelry workshop and illustration of the main engraving and fretwork techniques, for reservation: 055 9754413; info@naastudio.com
Filidilana – Via delle Calandre 49, 50041, Calenzano – open workshop with illustration of looms and production processes and visit to the Filidilana outlet, meeting at 3 p.m. at Filidilana weaving mill to visit the fascinating world of looms, with illustration of textile creation and production, maximum 20 people, visit lasts about 1 h, for reservations: 3388337552; francesca.vannini@filidilana.com
Officina de’ Tornabuoni – Via dè Tornabuoni 19n, 50123, Florence – workshop open for workshop visit and initiative “An olfactory journey between tradition and wellness”: an exclusive experience where the art of Florentine perfumery meets naturopathy and officinal knowledge that has been handed down for over 4 generations. A sensory journey that explores the history of fragrances, their evocative power and link to well-being, for reservations: info@odt1843.com
Ratafià Firenze – Via del Casone 3r, 50124, Florence – open store and presentation of the new collection for the table and kitchen in pure Italian linen with intense and bright colors. From 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. there will be a discussion on the use of natural fabrics, their beauty and importance in combating waste, in the company of the Filo e Fibra Community, which recovers wool in the making of the “Cooking Box” for slow, healthy cooking that saves time and energy. Free admission, for information info@ratafiafirenze.it
Penko Bottega Orafa- Via delle Oche 20/22, 50122, Florence – workshop open for workshop visit and demonstration of the steps involved in making a Florentine piece of jewelry, maximum 8 people at a time, for reservation: info@paolopenko.com
Leonardo Cappellini-Via del Presto di S. Martino 20, 50125, Florence – workshop open with live demonstration of handcrafted turning and visit to personal showroom to admire a selection of finished works, maximum 6 people at a time, for reservations: 3406219655; cappellinileonardo@gmail.com
Flor Rubaja Jewelry-Via Giano della Bella 20, 50124, Florence – workshop open for workshop visit and workshop “Create your own jewelry with the lost wax technique” from 5-7 p.m., maximum 6 people, for info and reservations: 3397856072
Silvia Logi – Via Giano della Bella 20, 50124, Florence- workshop “Create Your Own Little Dome Magnet in Creative Mosaic” lasting 1 h /1 h and a half to discover the innovative contemporary mosaic technique based on the union of recycled materials, for info and reservations: 347 64 12 479; silvialogiartworks@gmail.com (confirmation of participants at least 3 days before the event).

Special Event | Vannini Gioielli (via Antonio Locatelli 8 r, 50134, Florence) – EXHIBITION OF THE FIORENTINE GOLDEN HANDICRAFT “TRAFORO”

Two appointments between art and goldsmithing, Friday, March 28 at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.

It will be possible to attend a double demonstration dedicated to Florentine goldsmith art, reserved for two groups of up to five people each. The first session will be held from 5 to 6 p.m., while the second will take place from 6 to 7 p.m.

During the meeting, which lasts about an hour, the different stages of creating a piece of jewelry will be explained, from the casting of the metal to its processing and final finishing, thus offering a unique opportunity to observe this fascinating art up close.

For reservations: 055/496280; info@vanninigioielli.it

Saturday, March 29, 4-7 p.m. | “Fantastic Florentines” event at Female Arts in Florence – Borgo San Frediano 131/R, 50124, Florence

Key points of the contemporary art day event:

4 p.m. – Art in progress opening: Giulia Lepori “Urban Art,” Birgit “Making a Work”

4:30 p.m. – Interviews with FAF artisans and artists: Florence Yes, Florence No…
A Tale of Us

5 p.m. – Talk by Elena Santoni: Elisabeth Chaplin-her Florence and the international scene

6 p.m. – Video projections by Serena Buzzi – Between Order and Non-Stra-Ordinary

7 p.m. – Aperitif offered by FAF.

The map of the artisans | DOWNLOAD THE PDF VERSION HERE.

Discover the many workshops of Creative Florence: check out the updated guide map with new artisans and enjoy visiting them all! The workshops are recognizable on the streets of the city thanks to a window sticker bearing the Creative Florence logo.

WALKING in CRAFT | Routes in Florentine Crafts.

The Creative Florence community has been enriched with new itineraries among craft workshops that can be enjoyed independently, by bike or on foot, routes designed for Florentines who want to discover lesser-known sides of the city and have new experiences. The itineraries include both artisan workshops and historical and artistic points of interest in the city of Florence, thus placing the artisan’s workshop in the context in which it develops and lives. Check out all the itineraries, download PDF maps of each and share your workshop experience by tagging @Firenze Creativa.

Experience the Week of the Florentine as you discover the Crafts and Masters of Fiorenza!

For more information:

artex@artex.firenze.it

The Week of the Florentine more and more social

To increase the tam tam of the initiative on social media, the Artex team has developed special stickers for use in Instagram stories, and gifs for WhatsApp chats, which can be re-shared by anyone with the intention of raising awareness of the initiative through online trends as well. Search for “Week of the Florentine” in the gif section of Instagram stories, or more generally in the Giphy pool, and participate in the Week of the Florentine celebrations too!

The event is produced by Artex, in collaboration with PromoWine, as part of the Officina Creativa Lab project, promoted by the Region of Tuscany and the City of Florence in collaboration with CNA Toscana and Confartigianato Imprese Toscana.