Learn metalsmithing in Italy…eat well while you do it.

Hi, I’m Monica, a jewelry maker who has been hosting small-group metalsmithing workshops in Florence and Vicenza since 2016. You’ll learn solid techniques from expert instructors, and we’ll live like locals while we do it.

See 2027 Workshops

Next up: Star Setting in Florence May 23-30, 2027 (2 spots)

Small group size, hotel, most meals, private museum tour,

and pasta making class included

  • "Metalsmiths in Florence was a life altering experience, I renewed my commitment as maker and craftsperson."

    -Roseann Pugliese

  • I learned TONS about alloying, remelting, annealing and soldering gold. I had amazing teachers, an amazing group, and amazing food!"

    -Corkie Bolton, Metalsmiths Society

  • If you, like I was, intimidated about working with gold, this workshop will eliminate all your fears. The only thing to dislike about the experience is that it goes by all too quickly!”

    -Richard Salley

Monica Cardone, metalsmith and metals instructor, shows the process of drilling a hole for flush setting a small faceted stone on her jewelers bench.

Join me in Florence for a private lesson…

If you are planning on being in Florence, Italy in the spring or fall and want to take a workshop/class with me, that would be awesome! I can show you the ropes from learning the solid basics at a beginner level of metal fabrication as well as teaching you more intermediate techniques to add to your already established skill set such as bezel, tube, flush, star setting, and prong settings…not to mention Keum Boo technique, beginner graver use, alloying metals, and lots of other fun stuff!

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