2-Hour Rust Printing Class in Forli Emilia Romagna Tradition
Description
Discover the local tradition of handmade “rust printing” on fabrics. In this workshop, located in the historical centre of Forlì skilled craftsmen carve decorative patterns on pear wood blocks, thus obtaining the printing stamps. The wooden blocks are then soaked with printing dyes. This kind of printing is wash-resistant. The decorative patterns are either traditional symbols of Emilia Romagna’s rural world, such as the rooster, the “caveja” (the traditional wrought iron pivot with allegoric decorations, used to hold yokes in place), wheat spikes or grapes, or original floral or decorative motifs designed by the worskhop itself.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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I loved my time in the little studio learning to rust print. It was a delightful afternoon surrounded by creativity and warmth. This ancient Italian technique is practiced by less than 20 artists. I learnt about the history, the practice and the application. It was a generous workshop delivered by a wonderful woman who knew so much about her art form. I have been studying printmaking in different forms so for me it was very special. Saying that you did not need any existing skill to do the workshop. It is a workshop suitable for any age and any level of skill. Everyone would walk away having had a great afternoon and having done something with strong Italian tradition.
