Gold Leaf Workshop at Bottega d'Arte Maselli
The same technique that gilded the frames of Botticelli and Michelangelo is still practised in Florence today. At Bottega d'Arte Maselli, you'll learn it firsthand, working alongside master artisans in one of the city's most respected craft workshops.
THE EXPERIENCE
Florence has always believed that beauty is worth the effort. Nowhere is that more evident than in the centuries-old art of gold leaf application: a technique that transformed Renaissance Florence into the most visually extraordinary city in the world, and one that is still very much alive here today.
At Bottega d'Arte Maselli, you join the artisans at their bench for a hands-on session guided by a state-certified instructor. Under their direction, you'll discover the tools, the patience and the extraordinary precision that gold leaf demands, and leave with both a deeper understanding of Florentine craft and something beautiful of your own making.
A rare and genuinely memorable way to spend an afternoon in the city.
• From €110 per person, plus tour guide.
• Suitable for groups of 3–6 guests.
• Duration: 3–5 hours.
• Advance booking required minimum 7 days prior.
• Subject to availability and season.
• Cancellations subject to weather conditions and availability.
Concierge desk: +39 342 5572111