Glass Art

Courses

  • 2026 Summer Intensive Courses
  • Short Courses (Year-Round)
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Short Course

Overview

Stained-glass work seen in many churches in Italy continued to enchant people. You will make this stained glass art directly from local artists. It is possible to make all forms of stained glass work, such as wall decoration, lamps, stand-cover, jewelry boxes, and mirrors decorated with stained glass, depending on the length of your participation in these classes. we will instruct you from the beginning, especially for those who never had previous experiences.

Start Dates
Every Monday*

FEES - Prices in Euros (EUR) - STANDARD program
9 hours of instruction per week (3 hours per session, 3 sessions per week)
1-week course: €850
2-week course: €1,300
3-week course: €1,750
4-week course: €2,180
6-week course: €3,120
8-week course: €4,060
10-week course: €5,000
12-week course: €5,940

FEES - Prices in Euros (EUR) - INTENSIVE program
16 hours of instruction per week (4 hours per session, 4 sessions per week)
1-week course: €1,300
2-week course: €2,180
3-week course: €3,120
4-week course: €4,260
6-week course: €6,140
8-week course: €8,020
12-week course: €11,780

Language
With English interpreter

　

Summer Intensive Course

Note: the "Summer Intensive Course" has the same contents as the "Short Course", but with a double number of lessons. Furthermore, it includes housing, extracurricular activities, and services.

Overview

Stained-glass work seen in many churches in Italy continued to enchant people. You will make this stained glass art directly from local artists. It is possible to make all forms of stained glass work, such as wall decoration, lamps, stand-cover, jewelry boxes, and mirrors decorated with stained glass, depending on the length of your participation in these classes. we will instruct you from the beginning, especially for those who never had previous experiences.

Start Dates (check-in)
・May 3, 2026
・May 17, 2026
・May 31, 2026
・Jun 14, 2026
・Jun 28, 2026
・Jul 12, 2026
・Jul 26, 2026
・Aug 16, 2026
・Aug 30, 2026
・Sep 13, 2026
・Sep 27, 2026

Tuition and Fees - Prices in Euros (EUR)
Students have the flexibility to opt for our provided housing or make their independent accommodation arrangements

1-week course: €1,750 (without Housing) ・ €1,900 (in Twin Room) ・ €2,150 (in Single Room)
2-week course: €2,620 (without Housing) ・ €2,900 (in Twin Room) ・ €3,200 (in Single Room)
3-week course: €3,710 (without Housing) ・ €4,050 (in Twin Room) ・ €4,400 (in Single Room)
4-week course: €4,800 (without Housing) ・ €5,200 (in Twin Room) ・ €5,600 (in Single Room)
6-week course: €6,750 (without Housing) ・ €7,350 (in Twin Room) ・ €7,950 (in Single Room)
8-week course: €9,000 (without Housing) ・ €9,800 (in Twin Room) ・ €10,600 (in Single Room)
12-week course: €12,600 (without Housing) ・ €13,800 (in Twin Room) ・ €15,000 (in Single Room)

    Summer Course fees include:

    • Enrollment fee
    • Tuition
    • Certificate of completion
    • English interpretation services (Italian-to-English translator)
    • Orientation session
    • Eco-friendly bag and welcome kit
    • Two meal vouchers per week
    • Weekly guided art tours (including museum admission tickets)
    • Biweekly cultural excursions (e.g., trips to Pisa or Siena)

    NOT included:

    • Course materials
    • Transportation costs
    • Florence Tourist Tax (€42) and Wi-Fi (€5 per week) for students staying in our housing

For further information, please visit the 2026 Summer Course page.

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Teacher

Prof. Baratti

Our art glass instructor is a reputable artist who has been working in the field since he was young, driven by a strong passion and artistic sense. Prof. Baratti’s passion for Glass Art comes from his junior high school teacher, and he himself has the mission to transmit his knowledge to the new generations. His various types of work represent his fine sensibility. They are displayed in important churches and residential homes in the Florence area.
He is specialized in: stained glass with lead and brass techniques, Tiffany glass, fused glass, glass decoration, sandblasting, mosaic techniques, non-fired painting, etc.

Glass Art Course
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