Siena

Metalworking Workshop Visit in Siena

Name: Metalworking Workshop Visit in Siena
Price: 29.0 EUR
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Metalworking Workshop Visit in Siena

€29,00

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Discover the art of metalworking at a traditional workshop in Siena. See a collection of antique tools, learn about historical techniques and watch artisans shape and detail metal pieces.

Free cancellation, 48 hrs before

Duration: 1.0 hour

Via del Porrione 43

Small groups up to 8 participants

English, Italian

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What travellers says ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ingrid – Sweden
A fascinating look at traditional metalwork, with incredible attention to detail and history.
Bruno – Portugal
Watching artisans shape metal by hand was both impressive and deeply authentic.
Daniel – USA
Informative and engaging—the repoussé technique was especially interesting to see explained.

Siena

Highlights

Discover the art of metalworking at a traditional workshop in Siena
See a collection of antique tools and learn about historical techniques
Watch artisans shape and detail metal pieces using various hammers
Learn about the intricate process of repoussé and its stages
Admire works related to the Palio di Siena, including banners and lances

Includes

Observation of antique tools
Demonstration of metalworking techniques
See the different stages of the craftsmanship
Viewing of Palio di Siena related works
Extra visit of another workshop as well as an adjacent underground warehouse carved into the tuff

Excludes

Transportation to the workshop (not needed)

Meeting point

Laura Brocchi Arte

Via del Porrione 43

Siena

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Full description

Step into a metalworking workshop in Siena and get a fascinating glimpse into traditional craftsmanship. Observe a collection of antique tools, dating from 200 to 100 years ago, illustrating the historical techniques used in metalworking.

See how artisans employ various types of hammers to shape and detail the metal pieces. Learn about the intricate process of repoussé—a technique involving the shaping of metal by hammering from the reverse side to create raised designs.

Throughout the visit, see the different stages of the craftsmanship: the initial shaping, the intermediate refining, and the final finishing touches. Admire a rich array of works related to the Palio di Siena, such as elaborately crafted banners, alabardas (lances), and decorative plates.

If time permits, there is also the opportunity to visit another workshop located in the Vicolo della Fortuna, as well as the adjacent underground warehouse carved into the tuff. In this historic space, numerous objects from the past are preserved—collectibles gathered over the years by ancestors and ancestors' family members, originally collected for trade. This additional visit provides a deeper insight into the local craftsmanship and historical trade practices of Siena.