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A learning workshop in the historic Bojola bottega to discover the value of handcrafted leather goods through theory, observation and practice.
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A bottega, five generations of history

Founded in the heart of Florence, in Palazzo Carnesecchi, Bojola has handed down the art of leatherworking for five generations. The workshop opens the doors of the bottega to students and turns this history into a learning experience: an opportunity to get up close with the materials, techniques and choices that give value to a handcrafted object.

How the workshop works

The program alternates between a theoretical part and a practical part. To ensure attention for every participant, a class of up to 18 students is divided into two groups of no more than 9: while one group carries out the hands-on activity, the other explores the theoretical topics; then the groups swap.

The activity lasts about 90 minutes and ends with the personalization of a leather item that each student takes home.

  • Classes of up to 18 students
  • Two groups of no more than 9
  • Theory and practice in rotation
  • About 90 minutes
  • A personalized leather item for every student
Artisan's hands folding a tan leather piece next to the sewing machine at Bojola

Theory: the value of craftsmanship

Students discover what sets the production of an artisan bottega apart from industrial manufacturing. Topics include vegetable tanning, choice of raw materials, production times, waste management, and the durability and care of objects. The workshop also offers a look at how a small business organizes its work to preserve quality and skills.

Practice: getting to know leather with your hands

Students observe and touch the leather to recognize its grain, characteristics and natural imperfections. Through a demonstration and a guided activity, they learn how patterns are laid out, how the material is used, and the care that the gesture of artisan cutting requires.

An object to take home

At the end of the workshop, each student completes a small leather item, such as a valet tray or a keyring, and personalizes it with their own initials using hot stamping. A tangible keepsake of the experience and of the skills discovered in the bottega.

Let’s organize your school’s visit

Would you like to offer your students a learning experience about Florentine craftsmanship? Tell us about your group and the needs of your program: we will get back to you with the information needed to organize the workshop.

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