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Project Introduction
This project is a glasscraft workshop held in Italy.
Travel to Europe! Learn the basics of glasscraft from an artisan who has been creating glasswork in Italy for 15 years.
Glasscraft refers to melting glass to form desired shapes. By participating in the workshop, you can observe and experience the process of making various decorative and craft items from glass. You can also join creative workshops that stimulate your design sense, such as stained-glass painting techniques using traditional Italian methods and creating mosaic works.
Project Activities
1. This project isEnglishconducted in.
English requirement★★☆☆☆
The main activities involve participating in glasscraft lessons and making glasswork, so basic communication in English is sufficient to participate in the project.
2.The project starts every Monday and runs Monday through Friday, five days a week.
3. The glass craft class runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, for a total of 3 hours.
Workshop Class Schedule
09:00 ~ 12:00 - Glass craft class
* Lampworking
This involves heating glass tubes or rods with a torch until they melt.
During the heating process, the molten glass tends to flow downward due to gravity,
but by rotating the glass tube and keeping it centered, it melts evenly without dripping.
Through continuous rotation, the molten glass can be attached to other glass rods or portions can be removed,
allowing the creation of small glass craft items.
* Lampworking is suitable for small, delicate work.
* Lampworking helps you form basic bead shapes and become familiar with working with heat.
* Mosaic
Small pieces of materials such as stone, ceramic (tiles), colored/clear glass, shells, and wood are assembled and glued together to depict images, or
it is one of the decorative art techniques used to create murals. The mosaic technique has been used worldwide and has been applied in architecture such as the interior walls and ceilings of cathedrals and the exterior walls of mosques.
- In the studio, you will learn how to attach prepared material pieces to a base drawing and then express it using mosaic techniques.
* Stained Glass
Stained glass refers to colored glass panels created by adding metal oxides or by firing colors onto the surface of glass pieces and joining them. This technique is used for windows and ceilings in places such as cathedrals.
- You can learn stained glass techniques using colored glass. You will learn how to cut and join transparent or translucent colored glass pieces to create desired color combinations for composing images.
- You can also use discarded glass, combining cut pieces or shaping them to create new artworks.
About the Institution
The institution where this project takes place operates in the workshop of a glass artisan who grew up in Turin. Established in 2000, and based on years of accumulated know-how, it teaches the beauty of glass art and glassmaking techniques to workshop participants and travelers who visit from around the world. To make beginners feel comfortable, the craft techniques are explained clearly, and through hands-on practice participants are helped to use glassmaking skills to create glass artworks in the shapes they desire. The studio also engages in acrylic art activities using mosaic techniques and has held an exhibition of mosaic artworks in New York. The glass artisan participates in diverse artistic activities and maintains an artistic sensibility.
Accommodation Information
Participants can freely choose accommodation in the area of the project site according to their personal preferences and budget.
If a project participant has difficulty finding accommodation,Korea Gap Year will recommend accommodations (guesthouses/hotels, etc.) near the project site.
* Accommodation Information
1. Homestay
A homestay involves living with a local family in the country where international students stay, allowing you to learn the country’s culture and language. By living with the family and communicating with them, you can improve language skills and gain an understanding of daily life, values, and cultural practices of the local people.
2. Guesthouse
A guesthouse is accommodation where the kitchen, bathroom, and showers are shared. Rooms may be assigned as 4-person rooms or 6–8 person rooms, so multiple people share a room. When traveling briefly to another country, staying in a guesthouse allows you to meet various travelers, share stories, and exchange travel information.
3. Apartment Share
An apartment share is accommodation where about 5–6 international students rent a house and live together. Depending on the condition of the house, you can choose a private room or share a room with one roommate. Unlike a homestay, it is not a family setting; residents share household chores such as meals, cleaning, and laundry with housemates. It has the advantage of allowing you to live with friends from various countries.
Travel Information
Region:Italy, Turin
Turin is a major city in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. It is one of Italy's most industrially developed cities and a center of the automobile industry, producing cars such as Ferrari. The Turin area is located about two hours from Venice. Venice is the birthplace of Italian glassmaking and has produced a variety of glass craft products. Influenced by Venice, Turin is also home to many glass artisans who work with crystal. In addition, the Piedmont region, which includes Turin, is known for producing Italy's prestigious wines; it produces high-quality red wines and is a region where wine enthusiasts can visit to taste richly flavored wines.
Travel Destination TOP 1 - San Giovanni Battista Cathedral
It is a cathedral located in Turin. Italian cathedrals, built on a large scale to praise and worship God, are widely known for their beauty. Built of white marble around 1490, the cathedral is a place for prayer and can uplift the spirits of visiting tourists. A must-see in the cathedral is the Shroud, believed to have wrapped Jesus' body for centuries; many people visit to see it.
Travel Destination TOP 2 - Vigna della Regina (Queen's Vineyard)
Vigna della Regina is the most splendid and majestic palace in the Turin area, and its name means 'Queen's Residence.' This vast estate includes a large vineyard cultivating about 2,700 grapevines. The vineyard is managed by the Valbiano winery and grows high-quality grapes to produce excellent wines. Turin is known for producing richly aromatic red wines and is a must-visit city for wine travelers. You can stop by this vineyard to taste wines that are highly regarded in Italy.
Travel Destination TOP 3 - Turin's Specialty: Risotto and Truffles
Risotto is a dish made by cooking rice with butter, shrimp, various vegetables, and other ingredients. The risotto made with Turin's famous porcini mushrooms in autumn is a must-try when visiting Turin. Truffles are considered one of the world's top three culinary treasures and are an outstanding delicacy. They have a strong, distinctive aroma, so even a small amount added to a dish imparts a powerful flavor and scent. Because they grow underground, truffles are nicknamed 'diamonds of the earth,' and you can enjoy dishes where truffles harmonize with risotto.
Eligible Participants
- Physically healthy adults aged 18 and over
- People who are interested in the field of glass art
- People who want to learn glass art from glass artisans
- People who majored in design or art-related fields
- People with manual dexterity who want to create their own works
- People who want to travel to the small Italian city 'Turin'
- Open-minded people
How to Apply
1.Apply on the website
Complete the participation application on the website and submit the application form
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2.Fill out the application form
Participation application form on the website/Prepare and submit a resume
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3.Pay the participation fee
Pay the project participation fee to proceed with the project in cooperation with the local institution
(After payment of the participation fee, If the local institution denies participation, the participation fee will be100%refunded.)
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4. Participation confirmation: 5–7days
Time until participation is confirmed: 5–7days.
(After participation is confirmed, the person in charge will contact participants individually by phone.)
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5. OnlineOrientation
After participation is confirmed, pre-departure preparation and a briefing on the project, and other paperwork will be processed.
(Detailed information about the orientation will be provided via email.)
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6. Departure(overseas)
After departing individually according to each participant's schedule, 'Florence, Italy International Airport' to enter the country via.
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7. On-site orientation
The local coordinator briefs participants on the activity details, a comprehensive briefing on the project, including precautions,
adjustment to local living, such as accommodation and meals, an on-site orientation covering safety and other matters
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8. Project start
Participants begin the project according to the schedule they requested when applying.
The project dates and the length of stay are unrelated. After the project ends, Independent local travel is possible
* After applying on the website, the following procedures can be checked on My Page.
* Please book airfare and transportation only after your project participation is confirmed and you have received the final departure schedule.
Participation schedule and costs
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The participation period for this project is at least 1 week. |
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* For popular projects, there may be no openings, please apply quickly to secure your place.
* If you have difficulty paying the full amount Prepay a registration fee of 500,000 KRWand pay the remaining balance within two weeks; the date on which the registration fee was paid will be used as the basis A process to confirm project participation will be carried out to determine eligibility and available slots. To participate on your preferred date and period, securing a spot quickly is important! (Refunds are not available once participation is confirmed) * However, if the start date is imminent, the schedule for paying the remaining balance may vary depending on the circumstances.* If you wish to participate for more than 6 weeks, please contact Korea Gap Year (02-318-2553).
■ Early bird discount and Urgent application Information
All Gap Year projects go through standard processing procedures and a Gap Year preparation period, so the project We recommend applying at least three months before the program start date.and,As a rule, applications should be submitted no later than two months before the start date.However, if there are unavoidable reasons or you need to join a project urgently, by paying an additional fee through the urgent application service we will assist with expedited processing as quickly as possible.
*We assist with expedited processing as much as possible, but there is baseline time required for communication with local organizations and for confirming participation, and because all procedures are conducted the same as for regular participants,Participants applying through the urgent application serviceare required to actively cooperate with the Korea Gap Year operations team.
**Those who apply at least 180 days before the start date are eligible for an early-bird discount.
***The urgent application service can be selected in the options above. For inquiries about the urgent application service, please contact koreagapyear@gmail.com.
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Included items |
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- On-site project implementation and training costs
- On-site orientation costs
- Korea Gap Year overseas experience certificate
- Registration fee
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- Registration, placement, training, and project implementation costs
- Project application fee
- Participant dispatch processing fee
- Online orientation fee
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-Round-trip airfare -Round-trip airport–accommodation pickup fee - Accommodation during the project period - Meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) during the project period - Round-trip transportation between accommodation and project site - Individual travel insurance fee - Other local living expenses |
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* Please book airfare and transportation after your project participation is confirmed and your departure schedule is finalized.
Estimated costs
(Based on 1 week)
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Round-trip airfare (including TAX) |
Varies depending on the flight |
Approximately 500,000–1,300,000 KRW (estimated) |
Excluded items |
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Visa issuance fee |
Visa-free entry for 90 days (3 months) |
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Individual travel insurance fee |
Varies by insurance company and duration |
Approximately KRW 35,000 (estimated) |
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Local living expenses |
Meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) during the stay |
Approximately KRW 40,000 (estimated) |
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Airport usage fee |
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*Airfare may vary depending on the flight.
*Local living expenses are estimated based on average standards and may vary depending on participant preferences..
*Participants' travel expenses and personal pocket money are separate.
BulletNote (Estimated local prices)
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Accommodation |
Per night |
Meals |
Per meal |
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Guesthouse |
Approximately KRW 30,000 (estimated) |
Local meal |
Approximately 7,000 KRW expected |
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Hotel |
Approximately 100,000 KRW expected |
Restaurant |
Approximately 20,000 KRW expected |
*Estimated local prices are based on averages and may vary depending on participants' preferences.
Notes
1. This program3-4 monthsIt is recommended to apply with about this much lead time.
2. Except for the program activity period, a passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining is required.
3. After program confirmation, refunds due to the participant's personal circumstances are not possible.
4. Participants are considered to have agreed to the gap year refund policy upon applying for the project.
5. This project applies a
6. Project schedules and contents may change depending on local conditions (transportation, weather changes, etc.) or the circumstances of local organizations and may be reduced or altered if unavoidable.
7. This project is operated by a project organization partnered with Korea Gap Year. Therefore, responsibility for actual operation lies with the project's local organization.
8. Overseas travel safety information: The travel alert levels operated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are divided into four stages—Travel Caution / Travel Restriction / Recommendation to Evacuate / Travel Ban—and detailed information is available on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' 'Overseas Safe Travel' website (www.0404.go.kr) where detailed information can be found.
9. Please book flights and transportation after you have received final confirmation of project participation and departure schedules. We provide individual guidance on schedules after participation is confirmed.
* Visa information
Italy can be visited without a visa. Tourist visas permit stays of up to 90 days per visit.
