Rust printing on fabric workshop
Activities

Rust printing on fabric workshop

Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Do this because
  • Visit a historical printing house in the Marche region
  • Learn the theory and practice of rust printing on fabric
  • Make your own rust-colored print guided by a skilled artisan
What to expect

Visit a historical printing house in the Marche region and meet an experienced artisan who will teach you the theory and practice of rust printing on fabric. This special activity has been handed down for six generations, originally in the province of Arezzo and later in Carpegna, in the heart of Montefeltro, since the early 1900s.

Get to know and use ancient printing and color fixing techniques that survive to this day. A product printed with rust is unique; unlike other prints, such as screen printing, the design is visible on both sides of the fabric because the color is made from real iron rust that is inextricably fixed to the textile fibers.

The protagonists of the workshop will be the molds carved by hand from seasoned wood and the characteristic rust color still obtained from an ancient mixture of wheat flour, wine vinegar and soft iron rust. You will also learn about local dye plants and see up close ancient textiles made from natural fibers typical of the area (such as hemp and linen).

After a tour of the print shop and an excursus on its history, you can experience the thrill of hands-on making your own rust-colored print on a sheet of straw paper - which you can immediately take away with you, or a fabric item (which requires to be dried, fixed in water and ironed) which will be delivered directly to your home.

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What's included
  • check Theoretical-practical workshop
  • check Use of materials and tools
  • check Assistance of professional artisans
  • check Handicraft created during the workshop
  • check Guided tour of the printing house
What's not included
  • x_not_included Round trip transfer from Pesaro or Fano to the workshop location available on request (20€ per person with min 2 people)
Where

Antica Stamperia Carpegna - Via Pieve 4, 61021 Carpegna PU, Italy

Meeting point:
You will find your guide inside the print shop. Please arrive at least 10 minutes in advance.
What to remember
  • Please confirm the language of the tour directly with the local operator. You can find the contact information on the voucher after booking
  • Number of participants: minimum 2 - maximum 7 adults (age 18+)
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Provider
Riviera Incoming Tour Operator
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

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