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In this project, you will learn metal accessory crafting to make metal jewelry such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings using the precious metals gold and silver, and then create a ring for your own special person.Learn the techniques passed down from a professional craftsman who worked at Italy's top jewelry brand, Buccellati.that cannot be made anywhere else in the worldHow about gifting a single, one-of-a-kind ring to your loved one to create a special and moving moment?
13.1 Week
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Project and Activities
1. This project isconducted inEnglish.
English proficiency requirement★★★☆☆
Because the main activities use detailed, specialized terminology required for jewelry crafting, participants must be able to communicate with the jeweler at a basic listening and speaking level.
2. The projectruns four times a week from Monday to Thursday.
3.Morning session 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMandAfternoon session 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM,jewelry classes are heldtwice a day.
* The jewelry school is on break every August, so the project is not run during that month.
① Basic wax carving training for accessory production
You will learn the basic use of tools needed to make accessories and wax carving, the most fundamental technique in accessory crafting. Participants imagine the shape of the accessory they want to make, sketch various designs, and select their favorite design to complete the sketch.
Based on the design, you will learn how to shape wax; through multiple wax creations and refinements, you will design and realize the initial design as an actual accessory.
② Making a ring for a loved one
This is a class for making a special ring for a loved one. After learning the basic wax-carving techniques required to make a ring, you will upgrade that foundation and learn how to create a ring in silver instead of wax. You will sketch the ring design you want, model it in wax, and then select silver to make the ring.
Using sandpaper to smooth the surface and, according to your chosen design, through precise metalworking,a one-of-a-kind ring is completed.
* Photos of participants' activities and works
Items Not Included
- Round-trip Airfare
- Individual Travel Insurance Fee
- Other Local Living Expenses
- Meals and Accommodation During the Project Period
- Participant Jewelry Crafting Materials (approx. €90)
This institution is a jewelry school established in Milan with about 18 years of history.It focuses on providing practical training aimed at teaching the most important and delicate techniques to become jewelry artisans who create elegant and beautiful accessories.
The founder who established the jewelry school initially started learning jewelry making as a simple hobby and soon became completely captivated by the irresistible pleasure of the craft.Afterwards, they began studying metalworking techniques and accessories professionally, and now teach students interested in accessory crafting how to master beautiful techniques easily and precisely.
Many jewelry enthusiasts, including royal families worldwide and Hollywood stars, are regular customers ofAn attractive place where an artisan with over 10 years of experience at the Italian jewelry company 'Buccellati' passionately passes on their know-how to studentsIt is.
Participants can freely choose accommodations in the Milan area near the training location according to their personal preferences and budget.
If project participants have difficulty finding accommodation,
Korea Gap Year will recommend accommodations (guesthouses/hotels, etc.) near the training location.
1. Homestay
A homestay involves staying with a local family in the host country, allowing students to 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 local lifestyles, values, and cultural practices.
2. Guesthouse
A guesthouse is an accommodation where the kitchen, toilet, and shower are shared. Rooms may be assigned as 4-person rooms or 6- to 8-person rooms, with several people sharing a room. When traveling briefly to another country, travelers often stay in guesthouses, where they meet various other travelers, exchange stories, and share travel information.
3. Shared apartment
A shared apartment is a form of accommodation in which about 5–6 international students rent a house and live together. Depending on the apartment's condition, 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 tasks like cooking, cleaning, and laundry with their housemates. It offers the benefit of living with friends from many different countries.
Region:Italy, Milan
Italy, the land of luxury brands, and Milan in particular is called the city of fashion, drawing the attention of fashionistas from around the world. Walking the streets of Milan, lined with buildings and cars, you will see how the bright, colorful clothes worn by fashion people blend with the otherwise plain city to create a unique charm.
Milan, known as the 'number-one luxury shopping city' that many people dream of strolling through, lives up to its reputation; you can feel a proud, haughty atmosphere throughout the city.When you arrive here, you will often encounter Italian gentlemen dressed smartly in suits hurrying somewhere, and Italian ladies who appear casual but are stylishly dressed and walk with confidence.
They display Milan's unique fashion style unlike any other country, paying attention even to small details such as accessories.In addition to fashion, the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Leonardo da Vinci's famous artwork "The Last Supper" preserved there are also must-see attractions in Milan.
1. Leaning Tower of Pisa
About a four-hour train ride from Milan will take you to Pisa in Italy. There you can see the Leaning Tower of Pisa, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The tower was constructed over roughly 200 years, and during construction its tilt was discovered; however, through strenuous effort and constant reinforcement it was built so that it would not collapse despite leaning. It's a charming travel spot where you can strike various poses against the leaning tower. At the most popular photo spots you'll see many tourists striking the same poses—why not come up with your own special pose for a photo?
2. Duomo Cathedral
"Duomo" means 'cathedral' in Italian, and the Duomo Cathedral in Milan is the largest cathedral in the world built in the Gothic style. There is a large square in front of the Duomo, and famous sights and luxury shops gather nearby around the square. The stained glass, a symbol inside the cathedral, adorns each window, adding to its beauty. Also, the Duomo's spires are open to the public, and unlike Florence's Duomo you can feel a majestic atmosphere. Don't just look at the front and interior of the Duomo; we highly recommend climbing to the top of the spire!
3. The Last Supper
You can view Leonardo da Vinci's famous work "The Last Supper" in Milan, a piece listed as a UNESCO World Heritage. "The Last Supper," Leonardo da Vinci's final major mural, was completed over an astonishing seven years. It was damaged by fire, but the damaged areas impart a peculiar character that has made the work even more beloved. See the original of "The Last Supper," filled with Leonardo's passion, on display at the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan with your own eyes!
- People who can communicate in basic English
- Anyone 18 years or older
- Jewelry makingAnyone interested in jewelry making
- People interested in fashion and design companiesAnyone
- Aspiring jewelry designersAnyone
- People who want to make their own ring in MilanAnyone
■ The participation period for this project is at least 12 weeks.
■ Participation fee
12 weeks - 5,952,000 KRW
* For popular projects, there may be no available openings (TO), so Please apply quickly to secure your spot.
■ Gap Year Mission Scholarship (▶ View details)
■ Installment payment information
For those who find it difficult to pay in full, make a prepayment of 500,000 KRW as the registration feeand pay the remaining balance within 2 weeks. Based on the date the registration fee was paid, a process will be initiated to confirm project participation and check availability (TO). To participate on your desired dates and period, securing your spot quickly is important! (No refunds once participation is confirmed)
*However, if the start date is imminent, the schedule for the remaining balance payment may vary depending on the situation.
■ Early bird discount andUrgent applicationInformation
All Gap Year projects require standard processing procedures and a Gap Year preparation period, soIt is recommended to apply at least three months before the project start date.and,As a principle, please apply 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 much as possible.
*We assist with the fastest possible processing, but there is basic time required for communication with local organizations and for confirming participation, and all procedures are carried out the same as for regular participants, soparticipants who join through the urgent application service must actively cooperate with the Korea Gap Year operations teamare required to do so.
**Participants who apply 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 enrollment for Gap Year missions and notes / Full OT materials provided immediately upon participation confirmation / Additional urgent staff allocation / Support in preparing documents if required, etc.
*If you have difficulty calculating dates, please use the Naver date calculator >>Naver Date Calculator link
**Note: For ultra-urgent applications, there may be no available TO depending on local circumstances, and subsequent procedures will proceed according to Gap Year refund policies.Also,Participants are responsible for any problems caused by their lack of cooperation.
■ Estimated additional costs (per week)
| Item | Details and Remarks | Amount | Category |
| Round-trip airfare (tax included) | Varies by flight | Approximately 800,000–1,300,000 KRW | Not included |
| Visa issuance fee | Tourist visa (up to 3 months stay) | - | |
| Individual travel insurance fee | Varies by insurance company and duration | Approximately 10,000 KRW | |
| Airport fees | - | - | |
| Local living expenses | Accommodation and meals during the project period, etc. | Approximately 350,000–500,000 KRW |
*Airfare may vary depending on the flight.
*Local living expenses are based on average estimates and may vary depending on participant preferences.
*Participants' travel expenses and personal spending money are not included.
■ Note (Estimated local prices)
| Accommodation | Per night | Meals | Per meal |
| Guesthouse | About 35,000 won | Local meals | About 7,000won |
| Hotel | About 100,000 won | Restaurant | About 20,000won |
*Estimated local prices are based on average standards and may vary depending on participants' preferences.
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