Students will learn to make various objects, such as rings, pendant head, pieces, bangle, bracelets, and other original works. depending on the duration of the study and speed.
For basic lessons, motifs of flowers and leaves often used during the Renaissance are used. After learning basic techniques, students can challenge making jewelry with different designs.
In the Jewelry Design course, students will be introduced to graphical representation techniques of jewels and gemstones, learning effectively how to merge aesthetics with functionality. First, students will be introduced to hand-sketching techniques, and then develop their personal projects through the use of professional software, exploring their own aesthetic sense and originality. The curriculum addresses many topics, including the study of the light refraction, color theory, technical drawing, perspective drawing, gemology.
Instructors :
Accademia Riaci jewelry making professor is a well-known goldsmith, winner of the competition “Millennium anniversary bill for the 50,000 Lira banknote” (the “Lira” was the currency in Italy before adopting the “Euro”).
Our Jewelry Design instructor, after graduating with a diploma of design from the “Accademia di Costume e Moda” (Academy of Costume and Fashion) in Rome, she started working as a 3D designer in several studios and later as a jewelry design freelancer, developing a very high-level experience, managing the production process from prototype to product.
2 weeks Course Sample Schedule
week | day | AM | PM |
1st week | Sun. | Arrival in Florence | |
Mon. | Orientation, City tour | Free time | |
Tue. | Lessons | Free time | |
Wed. | Lessons | Free time | |
Thu. | Lessons | Free time | |
Fri. | Guided art visits | Free time | |
Sat. | Cultural Activity | ||
2nd week | Sun. | Free time | |
Mon. | Lessons | Free time | |
Tue. | Lessons | Free time | |
Wed. | Lessons | Free time | |
Thu. | Lessons | Free time | |
Fri. | Guided art visits | Free time | |
Sat. | Housing Check-out |
Fees and Schedule 2024
(fees - includes accommodation, meal vouchers (2 meal vouchers + 4 drink (coffee/tea/mineral water) vouchers per week), and weekly visits, etc.)
Duration | Fees (Tuition Fee + Accommodation, etc.) | Credits | Check-in (Sun) - Check-out (Sat) |
1 week | € 1,750 (without housing) € 1,900 (Twin Room) € 2,150 (Single Room) |
1 | [ 2024 ] May 5–May 11 May 19–May 25 Jun 2–Jun 8 Jun 16–Jun 22 Jun 30–Jul 6 Jul 14–Jul 20 Jul 28–Aug 3 Aug 25–Aug 31 Sep 8–Sep 14 Sep 22–Sep 28 |
2 weeks | € 2,620 (without housing) € 2,900 (Twin Room) € 3,200 (Single Room) |
3 | [ 2024 ] May 5–May 18 May 19–Jun 1 Jun 2–Jun 15 Jun 16–Jun 29 Jun 30–Jul 13 Jul 14–Jul 27 Jul 28–Aug 10 Aug 25–Sep 7 Sep 8 –Sep 21 Sep 22 –Oct 5 |
4 weeks | € 4,800 (without housing) € 5,200 (Twin Room) € 5,600 (Single Room) |
6 | [ 2024 ] May 5–Jun 1 May 19–Jun 15 Jun 2–Jun 29 Jun 16–Jul 13 Jun 30–Jul 27 Jul 14–Aug 10 Aug 25–Sep 21 Sep 8–Oct 5 |
6 weeks | € 6,750 (without housing) € 7,350 (Twin Room) € 7,950 (Single Room) |
9 | [ 2024 ] May 5–Jun 15 May 19–Jun 29 Jun 2–Jul 13 Jun 16–Jul 27 Jun 30–Aug 10 Aug 25–Oct 5 |
8 weeks | € 9,000 (without housing) € 9,800 (Twin Room) € 10,600 (Single Room) |
12 | [ 2024 ] May 5–Jun 29 May 19–Jul 13 Jun 2–Jul 27 Jun 16–Aug 10 Aug 25–Oct 19 |
12 weeks | € 12,600 (without housing) € 13,800 (Twin Room) € 15,000 (Single Room) |
18 | [ 2024 ] May 5–Jul 27 May 19–Aug 10 |
Note: Due to a SUMMER BREAK, the school will be closed from August 10, 2024, to August 25, 2024. *1 Due to the summer vacation from August 10 - 25, 2024, the duration of this course will be 2 weeks longer than the lesson period. The price is the price of the regular course plus the cost of 2 weeks accommodation. Including Enrollment fee,
Tuition, |