Private jewelry class in Florence, Tuscany, Italy
4.9
59 Ratings
Città Metropolitana di Firenze

Immerse yourself in the world of goldsmithing in the countryside of Montespertoli. Create your own piece of jewelry from scratch in a fun and engaging workshop. No prior knowledge required!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Via Montetermini, 3A - In the 4 hours in air-conditioned workshop (9.30am-1.30pm//2.30pm-6.30pm) everyone creates their own piece of jewelery out of silver and takes it home as a souvenir of the wonderful activity. We will find ideas together. You don’t need to have any prior knowledge.
    I also show how to melt and solder silver. You roll plates or pull wire yourself, depending on what you want to create. Then it is sawed, filed, hammered, sanded and polished until the piece of jewelry is finished.
    You can also melt down old jewelry and give it a new shape or forge your own wedding rings!

In between there is a delicious snack with products from the area.

On request we can also set up a full day course, with a typical lunch (maybe pizza in our own wood-fired oven, depending on the weather).

All you need to bring is the desire to create something with your own hands: anyone can do it! Families with children also have a lot of fun with handicrafts and are always enthusiastic about their results (see gallery).

The workshop is cleaned with ozone technology for viruses, bacteria and mold. Disinfection gel and masks are available.

What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Materials such as saw blades and silver are included in the price
What's Not Included
  • Gold is not included, but can be brought with you or purchased upon prior request.
Additional Information

Take a break from the tourist crowds of Florence and venture into the Tuscan countryside to forge jewelry in a local workshop for a unique experience. You will learn how to create a unique piece of silver jewelry from scratch under the guidance of a qualified goldsmith: from melting the metal to polishing the finished piece. Experience the goldsmith tradition of Tuscany up close. A creative experience just half an hour from Florence. Step by step you will create a personal piece of silver jewelry. A private lesson tailored to the level and age of the group. You don’t need to have any previous knowledge! In between, you can strengthen yourself with a cup of coffee/water with your hostess and a small snack from the area. You can also bring old jewelry that is no longer worn and may have emotional value and give it a new life.

  • Suitable from 7 years
Location
Via Montetermini, 3A
Via Montetermini
From Fornacette you drive up the mountain in the direction of Polvereto. After about 1.5 km turn left onto the dirt road, in Via Montetermini. After about 300m, after a tight right-hand bend, the parking place is in front of my rose-colored house on the right-hand side. I await my guests there.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Holly_f
Sep 23, 2024
Beautiful and unique experience - must try! - This class was such a beautiful and unique experience. Dorthë was a great teacher and her tools and methods are wonderful. My partner and I didn’t expect to really come out with pieces of jewelry we could wear on our wedding day (because we are seriously not artistic). But she made me earrings and I made her wedding band, and we actually left with priceless souvenirs we’ll cherish forever. Dorthë lead us through every step starting from melting the silver. No shortcuts here and I wouldn’t have had it any other way! 10/10 would recommend.
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W2193saphilipps
Sep 8, 2024
Highly recommended! - We forged two beautiful rings with the Help center of Dörthe. In between there was very delicious Italian food. Highly recommended!
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Raphaelleo302
Aug 25, 2024
An afternoon of jewelry and Tuscan countryside - We had the best time making jewelry with Dorthe! Her studio in Tuscany is gorgeous. Once we arrived, she gave us the option to make any jewelry that interested each of us, which I appreciated because most classes require everyone to make the same pieces. In our case, one of us made a stylish bracelet and another made a cute cat pendant. Throughout the process, we learned many different techniques. It was amazing to create entirely from scratch. Dorthe also prepared delicious lunch for us and gave us a ride to and from Florence! This is a memorable experience to have in Italy. It’s definitely unique and the souvenir will last forever. 🤎
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Raphaelle_o
Aug 25, 2024
An Afternoon of Jewelry and Tuscan Countryside - We had the best time making jewelry with Dorthe! Her studio in Tuscany is gorgeous. Once we arrived, she gave us the option to make any jewelry that interested each of us, which I appreciated because most classes require everyone to make the same pieces. In our case, one of us made a stylish bracelet and another made a cute cat pendant. Throughout the process, we learned many different techniques. It was amazing to create entirely from scratch. Dorthe also prepared delicious lunch for us and gave us a ride to and from Florence! This is a memorable experience to have in Italy. It’s definitely unique and the souvenir will last forever. 🤎
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Martinaba5607ln
Aug 19, 2024
One of the most beautiful and difficult experiences of my life! - I highly recommend this course to anyone! I made a gold pendant from scratch, drawing it to my taste and with the precious help of Dörthe I was able to realize what I wanted! The beauty lies in learning that such a job also takes time and effort and in the end one is so satisfied that the joy is immense! Special thanks go to the teacher who welcomed us in a stimulating and pleasant atmosphere! To be redone absolutely!
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760evau
Aug 16, 2024
A great Recommendation - We had an incredibly nice afternoon at Dorthe and felt very comfortable. My partner and I both forged a piece of silver jewellery and Dorthe guided us wonderfully through the process and gave us a great insight into the goldsmith trade. There was also a great snack and a breathtaking view of Tuscany from the studio! We can recommend the experience to everyone and enjoy our jewelry every day!
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Jenny_v
Aug 7, 2024
Jewelry making out side Florence - Created a ring and was very interesting to learn procedure. Only draw back is you really need a car to get there
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Britannie_w
Jul 21, 2024
Best experience ever!!! - Dörthe was amazing! She has the best communication and made sure that we arrived and left to our bus correctly even helped us find the best way! She let us sleep in and come on the 2nd bus! My 7 year old fell in love with her and her property. The countryside is so peaceful and beautiful and original. She made us the best lunch of fresh breads, meats cheeses and fruits! Ok so now to the actual experience. Wow!! One of the coolest experiences of my life. I brought my own old gold rings and we melted them down by hand, pressed our own gold sheets and cut, filed and shaped our designs. Really awesome to make my own jewelry by hand without cutting corners. I also learned so much about other jewelry making arts. We were never rushed and she was so super patient and just all around the best teacher. You can’t duplicate this type of love and dedication! Thank you for being the best part of our trip and we can’t wait to come back and stay close and make more jewelry! I’m hooked. 😍
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Annikram
Jul 5, 2024
A very special memory of our holiday in Italy - This is the second time I've attended Dörthe's course and I'm again so happy with my very special piece of jewellery and the great experience. Dörthe explained every step very patiently and clearly, so that even my boyfriend with 2 left hands got a super nice result. I made earrings and he made a bracelet and we're over the moon with our new jewellery! It's a really nice souvenir to take home with you. The course is a lot of fun and equally suitable for complete beginners or advanced people. Dörthe shows and tells lots of interesting things about jewellery making and also gives great tips for restaurants and activities to do in the area! A fully recommendation for anyone who wants to experience something special on their holiday in Tuscany.
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Taniaw867
Nov 15, 2023
Top - My sister and I had a great time in the jewelry studio. Unique ambience with a fantastic view. Dörthe guided us through this creative process with a lot of patience, commitment and love. The super delicious Tuscan snack was the icing on the cake. Now I have a great homemade birthday present for my daughter. A highly recommended highlight of my stay in Florence this year...must go!!🙏
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