In the heart of the city of Naples, a journey to discover ancient crafts handed down by generations. through tales, legends and local dialect, each “artist” will be happy to narrate his story and the world that lurks behind his works.
Item Description
Season: All year except Holidays
Operating Days: From Mondays to Fridays
This is a private service
Minimum # of participants: Minimum 2 – Maximum 8
This experience is for all ages (adults and children)
Starting time: from 9.00am until 2.00pm
Duration of the experience: 3 hours
Included: English speaking guide – Visit of Alberto Squillace workshop, leather handmade gloves. – Visit of the artisan workshop of The Neapolitan Nativity Scene, meet the Artist Ulderico Pinfildi
 In the heart of the city, a journey to discover ancient crafts handed down by generations. through tales, legends and local dialect, each “artist” will be happy to narrate his story and the world that lurks behind his works. The Neapolitan tradition is alive! Just few minutes walk from Piazza Carlo III we reach Alberto Squillace’ s lab. Alberto, a 5th generations of leather handmade gloves designers,He makes its gloves by using the same technique handed down for 5 generations! Taste a coffee offered by the house while you listen to Alberto’s stories and observe the dexterity and familiarity with which he chooses the leathers, proceeds to the cut and explains all the 25 steps. The changes of the last 100 years have not damage a tradition The time runs fast between a chat and a coffee, and when it’s time to go, you will bring with you an indelible memory of the passion, warmth, friendliness, and tales of Alberto, and if one day you will return to Naples I’m sure, you’ll come back here for a coffee. Let’s go away to join another artist, Ulderico Pinfildi ,The Neapolitan Nativity scene’s artist ,grown nourished by clay and passion, that reinterprets the Neapolitan nativity scene in a unique way, the result is the creation of artworks! Do you know when and why The Nativity Scene was born in Naples? Do you know the Neapolitan Nativity was a court game? Do you know that the Neapolitan shepherd “nun truove pace” (does not find peace)? Let yourself be transported back in time by the idyllic tales of Ulderico, he has a strong bond with the territory and history, its stories will surprise you while having fun and will help you get in touch with the soul of this incredible and complex city.
Price per person from Euro 145.00
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