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Florence, a city that evokes the feeling of flipping through the pages of an art book, is alive with countless masterpieces, paintings, and works of art. How about inheriting some artistic flair in the city of art, Florence?Thisis a project to learn various artistic techniques, including painting using traditional Italian methods, the uniquely Italian fresco mural technique, and the distinctive gilding method used on furniture.
What makes this project special
■Project introduction and activities
- This project isin English.
English proficiency required ★★☆☆☆
Participants can join if they have basic communication skills sufficient to understand and follow the classes.However, specialized art-related terminology may be used, so we recommend becoming somewhat familiar with these terms before participating.Class hours and costs vary by course. Please refer to the description for each course.
Painting using traditional Italian techniques
This course runs Monday to Friday (5 days a week), 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM (4 hours).
This is a painting class using traditional Italian techniques for decorating wooden surfaces. You will learn how to prepare basic wood carving, techniques for making plaster, how to mix and use various paint materials, and more. You will also learn basic knowledge of shading important for painting, as well as the composition of historical decorative styles.
Gilding
This course runs Monday to Friday (5 days a week), 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM (4 hours).
Gilding refers to the process of applying gold leaf to wooden furniture for use in interior decoration such as ornaments and furniture. In this class you will learn Italian gilding styles. Participants will learn the basics of gilding techniques using materials such as 22-carat gold leaf, Dutch metal leaf, and silver leaf. You will also learn how to use different sizes of gold during the gilding process, finishing oxidation, color matching, and decorative techniques for antiquing gilded surfaces.
Artwork Restoration Course
This course runs Monday to Friday (5 days a week), 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM (4 hours).
You will learn a variety of restoration techniques to scientifically and systematically preserve artifacts by using current restoration technologies on old paintings that have been damaged or whose colors have been altered. You will learn how to use solutions needed to restore smoke-damaged or aged oil paintings, and techniques to integrate and preserve canvases and paint so they do not separate. Especially when restoring old canvas oil paintings, using the wrong restoration solution can cause greater damage, so you will learn how to choose solutions appropriate for each painting. The specialized restoration techniques taught in this Florence-based course are internationally renowned for their excellence and professional recognition.
Fresco
This course runs Monday to Friday (5 days a week), 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
※ For the fresco course there is a price difference, so please contact Korea Gap Year separately. (koreagapyear@gmail.com)
Fresco is the technique used to paint murals, in which the paint soaks into the surface and, as the wall dries, the painting becomes part of the wall. After studying basic information on the chemical and physical properties of lime plaster, participants learn how to create sample panels using fresco painting and sgraffito techniques. Sgraffito is also a Western architectural method that creates forms by incising lines before the coating dries. This course is useful for those who want to learn the practical aspects of fresco, a historically important medium.
※ This project offers one-on-one private lessons.
Participants from beginner to intermediate and advanced levels can join depending on their abilities. If you wish to take private lessons, please contact Korea Gap Year (KakaoTalk @GapYear, email koreagapyear@gmail.com).
Exclusions
-Round-trip Airfare
-Individual Travel Insurance Fee
- Other local living expenses
The Florence art studio where this project is being carried out is specialized in traditional Italian art and in creating the finest artisan works.The designer here continues to pursue external artistic activities and is recognized for their work—so much so that they have received a design commission from luxury brand Ferragamo to work on scarf designs.In the artisans' workshops, furniture and accessories decorated with hand-painting, plating, and frame-art techniques are used in the interior design of homes, restaurants, and galleries in Florence.
Participants can freely choose accommodation within the Florence area of the internship location according to their personal preferences and budget.
For project participants who have difficulty finding accommodation,Korea Gap Year will recommend accommodations (guesthouses/hotels, etc.) near the internship location.
1. Homestay
A homestay is accommodation where an international student lives with an ordinary family in the host country and can learn the country’s culture and language. By living with the family and communicating with them, students can improve their language skills and gain an understanding of the local lifestyle, values, and cultural practices.
2. Guesthouse
A guesthouse is a type of accommodation where the kitchen, bathroom, and shower facilities are shared. Rooms may be assigned as four-person rooms or dormitories of six to eight people, with several people sharing a room. When traveling briefly to another country, staying at a guesthouse allows travelers to meet various other travelers, share stories, and exchange travel information.
3. Shared Apartment
A shared apartment is a form of accommodation in which about five to six international students rent a house and live together. Depending on the property, you can choose a private room or share a room with a roommate. Unlike a homestay, it is not a family environment; residents share household chores such as meals, cleaning, and laundry with their housemates. It offers the advantage of being able to socialize with people from various countries.
Location:Italy, Florence
What if you could see in person the artworks that once decorated the corners of art books during middle and high school art classes?The actual sculptures, murals, and paintings that appeared as images in art books are all gathered in Florence, Italy.Also, Florence is a city more suited to motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians than to cars, so you can be freed from the noisy honking of cars and explore Florence's alleys.
In the alleys you'll find shops selling small and large artworks, handicrafts, and tourist souvenirs—none of them are simple stores; each exudes its own style.You can see alleys that evoke the atmosphere of the medieval era and charming historic buildings that seem to have their own stories and historical value.
■Travel Guide
1. Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge)
Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge in Florence that was not damaged during World War II, and it is famous as the place where the poet Dante first met his beloved. It was a gathering place for artists and is a bridge where lovers fasten love locks to pledge eternal love, filling the city with a romantic atmosphere.
Also, the jewelry shops located under the bridge display metal ornaments that showcase Italy's lavish style and attention to detail. Why not choose a ring for your partner here? Give a one-of-a-kind ring and bring them a happy smile.
2. Michelangelo Hill (Piazzale Michelangelo)
The place to go to see Florence's night view is Michelangelo Hill. Looking at Florence from here is like a painting: Ponte Vecchio, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Duomo stand in a row, gleaming. The night view of Florence from Michelangelo Hill on the opposite bank of the river from Ponte Vecchio is so beautiful that it feels like seeing Florence from another world.
The lights from the buildings reflecting and sparkling on the river offer another wonderful view. Be sure to climb the hill at sunset, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine, and watch the red sunset turn into night!
3. The Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore)
The Duomo plays an important role as the meeting place for lovers who had been apart for ten years in the novel 'Between Calm and Passion' by a famous Japanese novelist, and it was also used as a film location. To preserve the cathedral, there is no elevator, so you must climb 500 steps on foot.
If you climb the stairs up to the dome-shaped roof, you can enjoy a view of Florence filled with red roofs without tall buildings. Why not visit this place, where lovers pledge their love, with someone you love?
- People who can communicate at a basic level in English
- Anyone aged 18 or older
- Anyone who wants to learn traditional techniques of Italian art
- Anyone seeking employment in fashion companies or design-related fields
- Anyone who wants to stroll the alleys of Florence, the city of art
■The participation period for this project is at least 1 weekis.
■The cost for this project is at the top of this pagewhere you can easily check detailed prices by duration and option.
* For popular projects, there may be no available slots (TO), so please apply quickly to secure your spot.
■ Gap Year Mission Scholarship(▶ View details)
■ Installment payment information
If you have difficulty paying in full,pay a registration deposit of 500,000 KRWand pay the remaining balance within two weeks, then based on the date the registration deposit was paid, the process to confirm project participation will proceed and availability and TO will be checked. To participate on your preferred dates and period, securing your spot quickly is important!(Non-refundable once participation is confirmed)
* However, if the start date is imminent, the schedule for paying the remaining balance may vary depending on the situation.
■ Early bird discount and Urgent application Information
All gap year projects require regular processing procedures and a preparation period, so project we recommend applying at least 3 months before the project start dateand, as a rule, applications should be submitted no later than 2 months priorHowever, if there are unavoidable reasons or you urgently need to join a project, by paying an additional fee for the urgent application service we will assist with expedited processing as much as possible.
*We assist with the fastest possible processing, but there is basic time required such as communication with local organizations and time to confirm participation, and since all procedures proceed the same as for regular participants participants using the urgent application service must actively cooperate with the Korea Gap Year operations team해주셔야 합니다.
** Applicants who apply at least 180 days before the start date can receive an early bird discount.
*** The urgent application service can be selected from the options above. For inquiries related to the urgent application service, please contact koreagapyear@gmail.com.
- Provided items: Automatic registration for gap year missions and notes / OT materials provided in full immediately upon confirmation of participation / additional urgent staff deployment / support for document preparation when needed, etc.
* If you have difficulty calculating dates, please refer to the Naver Date Calculator >> Go to Naver Date Calculator
**Note: For ultra-urgent applications, there may be no available slots (TO) depending on local circumstances, and subsequent procedures will proceed according to the gap year refund policy. Also, Any issues resulting from a participant's non-cooperation are the participant's responsibility.
