Private jewelry class in Florence, Tuscany, Italy
4.9
65 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: 24 hours
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…
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…

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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Chrishoyt
Nov 4, 2024
Perfect day making custom jewelry in Tuscany - Making our own jewelry with Dörthe was the highlight of our trip to Tuscany! She walked us through the whole process from melting silver, working the metal using rollers and hammers and the creation of our final pieces. She was very patient and worked with each of our party of 4 to personalize our creations. The beautiful site and wonderful bread and snacks was the icing on the cake! I would recommend this to anyone that wants to try something new.
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Andrew_w
Oct 22, 2024
Unforgettable Experience - This class was everything I hoped it would be, and more. Dörthe was an excellent host and teacher. She picked up me and my wife at the bus station and drove us to her beautiful home studio. She helped us to make basically exactly what we wanted (hammered rings) and guided us through every step of the process, teaching us a lot about jewelry making (and even some of the science behind it). The final products came out great and are a lovely souvenirs for our time in Tuscany. Definitely one of the coolest things we did in Italy.
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Mary_r
Oct 15, 2024
Authentic experience crafting sterling silver jewelry from scratch with a talented gold smith - We loved it - an authentic hands-on experience creating sterling silver jewelry from raw materials. The instructor is a master goldsmith, very talented and took time to carefully instruct and guide each of us. We learned a lot. We were a group of 4 people. We reached produced an item.
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Kim
Oct 9, 2024
SO much fun! - We had a fantastic time with this experience. Dörthe was a very patient teacher and we learned about goldsmithing from melting the silver to our final product. Each of us made something different: a ring, a bracelet charm and a pendant. It was also interesting to be inside her workshop and see how she creates her pieces. It's so much fun to leave with a finished piece of jewelry. The snacks were excellent too!
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L1742fgevem
Oct 1, 2024
The perfect afternoon of silver craft - Myself and my friend loved Dörthe’s silver making course! Dörthe is wonderfully hospitable; not only did she drive to pick myself and my friend up from a local bus stop, she also provided us with a wonderful fresh array of snacks (including her very own homemade olive oil!). The class itself is very informative (and the studio is beautifully rustic with stunning views of Tuscany). Dörthe is a patient and extremely knowledgeable teacher. We now understand the entire process of ring making using classic techniques and equipment. Myself and my friend each left with a wonderful memory and a beautiful silver ring - we couldn’t recommend this experience enough! Thank you Dörthe! 🫶
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Darlayb
Sep 30, 2024
Sisters trip - Where do I even start? My sisters and I decided to book this excursion instead of a cooking class, as my twin sister and I were celebrating our 60th birthday. We thought it would be a wonderful idea to create matching rings. From the moment we traveled through the rolling hills until we arrived, the experience was nothing short of spectacular. The Tuscany villa was breathtaking, and we felt instantly at home. The views from the windows were beyond imagination, and Dòrthe was so knowledgeable and patient with us throughout the process. We ended up crafting three beautiful rings that we will cherish forever. Dòrthe was incredibly sweet, even surprising my sister and me with birthday pastries—-candles and all!! I also purchased a stunning, one-of-a-kind rose ring. This unforgettable experience will always hold a special place in our hearts – a must-do excursion!
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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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