From Fabric to Mosaics - Italy's Artistic Craft Tour
$6,395
per person, twin share (land tour only).
$1,450 supplement for single room.
Tour Leader
Tour Info
OVERVIEW
Explore Italy’s artistic and textile heritage on the “From Fabric to Mosaics - Italy's Artistic Craft Tour.” Start in Florence, admiring masterpieces at the Uffizi Gallery, strolling through the Boboli Gardens, and experiencing terracotta and textile printing workshops. Travel to Montepulciano to visit the Wool Museum and discover the delicate art of bobbin lace in Sansepolcro. In Spoleto, enjoy a hands-on mosaic workshop at the Scuola di Mosaico in Narni, where you’ll craft your own mosaic piece. The tour concludes with a journey to Naples, exploring the ancient ruins of Pompeii, and a relaxing stay on the Amalfi Coast. This tour combines art, craftsmanship, and cultural exploration for a truly memorable experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Scenic Beauty & Charm - Experience the view from San Miniato al Monte in Florence, discover the medieval charm of Tuscany in San Gimignano and Pienza, and relax in the breathtaking scenery of the Amalfi Coast.
- Cultural & Historic - Explore the Bridge of Towers & the Roman Theatre in the ancient city of Spoleto, as well as the archaeological treasures of Pompeii.
- Hands-on Workshops - Learn the art of traditional terracotta making, discover the secrets of Florentine textile printing, try your hand at the intricate art of bobbin lace making, and create your own mosaic masterpiece guided by expert artisans at a school renowned for the craft.
Detailed Itinerary
START & FINISH
The tour starts at 5:30 pm on Day 1, Monday, June 9 at Grand Hotel Adriatico, or similar, in Florence.
The tour ends after breakfast on Day 12, Friday, June 20, at Cristina Sorrento, or similar, in Sorrento.
Itinerary
DETAILED ITINERARY
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Tour Leader
HEIDI PROFFETTY
Heidi Proffetty is a mosaic art quilter, a national quilting and sewing educator and Janome Sewing Machines content provider. She is noted for her distinctive mosaic quilting style, which she creates mosaic designs using her own digital cutter process. Her quilting and other sewing techniques have been featured in Art Quilting Studio, AQ Magazine, Quilting Arts Magazine, Create Whimsy, Sew Beautiful, and she has appeared on The Quilt Show and on Quilting Arts TV. Heidi lives in Massachusetts and when she is not quilting and sewing, she enjoys spending time with her two daughters, recreational flying with her husband, relaxing on a beach, cooking, baking, and beekeeping. Visit www.heidiproffetty.com for additional information. Heidi can be reached by email at heidiproffetty.com. She also shares inspiration and educational posts on Instagram and Facebook as @heidiproffetty.
Heidi’s Motto: “Creating works of art one tiny piece of fabric at a time.”
Inclusions
TOUR INCLUSIONS
What is included in the tour price?
- 11 nights’ accommodation on a twin-share basis in 4-star hotels
- All breakfasts, and other meals stated on itinerary
- Travel by private, comfortable air-con vehicle
- Services of well-qualified English-speaking local guides
- Entrance fees to museums, galleries, and attractions as mentioned in the itinerary
What is not included in the tour price?
- International airfares
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and anything not mentioned
Hotels
HOTELS
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Tour Details
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