2-Hour Rust Printing Class in Forli Emilia Romagna Tradition

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Offered in: English and 2 more

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.

What's Included

cloth, wooden stamps, colours
Shipping fee to Italy 7€
Shipping fee outside of Italy 33€

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is under the statue of Aurelio Saffi in Piazza Saffi.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Rust-printing is a typical artisan technique of Emlia-Romagna region, it is a must see! You will be hosted by our local artisan shop to experience Handmade Rust Printing, our artisan will welcome you in her atelier-shop where she will show you how to create the wooden stamps, how to make the design, create the colour, last but not least, how to fix it.

You will do your own print, using the wooden blocks, you design your own, so your deisgn will be unique!

The cloth with your deisgn will be availble after the colour is fixed, which will take up to 24-36 hours and then you can request to be sent it to you.

Children can participate, they should be accompanied by an adult.

Additional info

  • 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
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Art Classes
Craft Classes
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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