Alchimia in Firenze, Florence, Italy | Courses

Alchimia, Firenze is a private school of contemporary jewellery and design, founded in 1998 in Florence, Italy by Lucia Massei and Doris Maninger.
Alchimia, a name chosen for its symbolism - the antique discipline between science and philosophy, the transformation of the â??worthlessâ? into the â??highest qualityâ? by intent, craftsmanship, fantasy and enthusiasm.
At Alchimia, Firenze - the melting together of different substances which amalgamate by adding energy and produce new materials, new ways, new thoughts.
Alchimia, transmitting fluidity and transparency as a means of creative development. Providing a path which allows each individual to be nurtured by all that surrounds it.
Alchimia, a starting point for innovation as well as a preserver of traditional goldsmithing techniques. Tradition and innovation; two subjects that appear paradoxical but instead complement each other. It is our belief that true innovation can only be realized through a true understanding of history and tradition.
Lucia Massei and Doris Maninger founded Alchimia. The school has undertaken many exciting activities,
including seminars, workshops, fairs, exhibitions and participations in contests.
The school has an exchange programme with "Rhode Island School of Design" (RISD, USA), with "Ecole Boulle" (Paris, France), with "HEEA" (Geneva, Switzerland), with Hiko Mizuno Jewelry College (Tokyo, Japan)