Scuola del Cuoio (Leather school)
The friars of the Monastery of Santa Croce and the Gori family share a common vision for Scuola del Cuoio: to revive the minor arts, drawing from the experience of the master craftsmen, and to uphold the great traditions of Florentine quality craftsmanship, also by providing a unique learning experience for visitors and students from all over the world. Today, Scuola del Cuoiocontinues to enroll students and offer scholarships to needbased applicants reaffirming the important social commitment that has distinguished Scuola del Cuoio from its inception. Full courses range from three months to full year and short courses are offered from even three hours to a week for students, visitors and tourists alike.
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CREATING A LEATHER BOOK COVER
The HalfDay Course begins with an introduction to Scuola del Cuoio and a short lecture about the materials used in creating
leather products. Participants then enter the workshop and are given a smock to wear while the Master Craftsman teaches the participant how to cut, assemble and finish a handsome book cover.
Course fees include:
Introductory Lecture, Lesson with Master Craftsman, Materials and Finished Book Cover with blank page journal inside.
Duration: 3 hours
Cost:
Euro 305 per person for 1 person
Euro 200 per person for 2 people
Euro 180 per person for 3 people
Euro 160 per person for 4 to 10 people
Euro
145 per person for 11 to 16 people
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CREATING A POUCHSTYLE HANDBAG OR A LEATHER FRAME
In a FullDay Course participants receive an introduction to Scuola del Cuoio and a short lecture about the materials used in creating leather
products. Participants assemble and finish a handsome leather pouchstyle handbag. Course fees include: Introductory Lecture, Lesson with Master
Craftsman, Materials and Finished Handbag or Frame.
Duration: 6 hours
Cost:
Euro 470 per person for 1 person
Euro 425 per person for 2 people
Euro 380 per person for 3 people
Euro 345 per person for 4 to 10 people
Euro
295 per person for 11 to 16 people
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WEEKLY WORKHSOP
During a week course (approximately 30 hours), students are given an introduction to Scuola del Cuoio, receive a short lecture about the materials used in creating leather products and witness a demonstration of goldgilding. Participants then enter the workshop and are given a smock
to wear while the Master Craftsmen teach the participant how to cut, create and finish several objects over the course of the week. Objects created during the weeklong course may include but not be limited to: an Eyeglass Case, a Document Holder, a PouchStyle
Purse and a Shopping Handbag. Course fees include: Introductory Lecture, Lessons with the Master Craftsmen and Materials.
Five Days Course–30 Hours
Number of Participants Fee per Participant
Individual € 520.00 + 20% Vat
Duration: 5 days (30 hours)
Cost: Euro 830 per person
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3 MONTHS COURSE
Three months (approximately 360 hours), starting dates in September and January. This course is designed to teach the student the basic elements of the leather crafts. Students will attend their class typically from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM and from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
During this course, students receive a sampling of the various disciplines. Students are given an introduction to Scuola del Cuoio, receive a short lecture about the materials used in creating leather products and witness a demonstration of goldgilding.
Participants will learn how to cut, create and finish several objects over the course of the month.
Duration: 3 months (360 hours)
Cost: Euro 4500 per person
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9 MONTHS COURSE
The following program will be developed between the beginning of September and the end of July. A stage of 600 hours will follow the attendance of the course. Certificate of attendance and Diplomas will only be awarded to those who complete the entire program of 1800 hours
Duration: 9 months (600 hours)
Cost: Euro 13500 per person
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Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri
CLIDA, founded by the Materassi family in 1965, has been the first institute specialized Italian language and culture for foreigners in Florence. From the
beginning, it’s been moved by curiosity to experiment and apply new methodologies coherently with the mutant needs of its students. CLIDA holds its classes in a prestigious 19 th Century building. With 16 classrooms overlooking Piazza della Repubblica, it consistently seeks and itransmit the essence of the Italian Culture.
Teaching Method
Scuola del Cuoio follows the centuriesold Florentine tradition of placing the master craftsman and the apprentice sidebyside during everyday activities. Students and the master craftsmen work in the workshops located in the brickvaulted rooms of the historic Novitiate’s Courtyard and use handmade tools that also date back from a half century ago. At the same time, thanks to the cooperation with CLIDA, Language and Culture courses are provided to give our students a deeper experience of the Italian heritage, while computer based applications become part of the Designing and Pattern Making program. In order to complete the overall view on the leather making business, Scuola del Cuoio management will hold Marketing and Management classes and organize visits to local tanneries and fairs during the year.
The School's Commitment to the Student
Scuola del Cuoio is pleased to renew its social pledge and commitment to the student by offering fellowships and scholarships annually, awarded by
administrators of Scuola del Cuoio with the approval of the Provincial Father of the Franciscan Order who review each student’s scholarship application.
Application deadline for both fellowships and scholarships is April 1 st for awards to be granted for the following calendar year.
Scuola del Cuoio & CLIDA have submitted their program to the Educational Department of the County of Florence in 2007. The approval process is
ongoing and should be approved within the end of the year, thus allowing these Institutes to issue an official Diploma valid to obtain Formative Credits, Courses and programs |
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