Glass Art

Courses

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  • Master Courses
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One-Year Course ・ Semester Course

Overview

The Glass Art Department at Accademia Riaci in Florence, Italy considers glass to be an artist's material having remarkable and complex expressive range, as well as a studio discipline with limitless potential and unique history that incorporates sculpture, architecture, design, craft, and decorative art. Tiffany Style stained glass, mosaic and fusion program combine this rich and diverse heritage with an unending material and process investigation of glass, and a corresponding commitment to conceptual development and artistic criticality. Glass majors are asked to value and nurture their native curiosity as the basis for a personal aesthetic that engages a wide world through continual experimentation and artistic striving. The glass department provides its students with a thorough technical foundation and broad resources for specialized material exploration. An extensive curriculum offers a full range of glass working processes.


Tuition and Fees (prices in euros '€')
One-Year Course: € 16,200.00 (non-EU students)
One-Year Course: € 14,200.00 (EU students)

Semester Course: € 9,400.00 (non-EU students)
Semester Course: € 8,400.00 (EU students)

Academic Calendar
    ONE-YEAR programs
      I. Sep 8, 2025 - Apr 17, 2026
      II. Jan 12, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
      III. May 4, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026
      IV. Sep 7, 2026 - Apr 16, 2027

      SEMESTER programs
        Fall 2025: Sep 8 - Dec 12, 2025
        Spring 2026: Jan 12 - Apr 17, 2026
        Summer 2026: May 4 - Jul 31, 2026
        Fall 2026: Sep 7 - Dec 11, 2026
Language
With English interpreter

　

Master Course

Overview

The Master Course in Glass Art seeks students with a strong undergraduate background within the traditions of discipline. Students are expected to demonstrate both conceptual and technical excellence in a Glass area, as well as a profound interest in search and experimentation. The program’s philosophy emphasizes the investigation and articulation of concepts leading to a high level of personal inquiry and resulting in work that challenges and extends the traditional boundaries of the media and their accepted definitions. As such, the curriculum is enhanced by artist seminar, an outstanding resource that brings nationally renowned artists and critics working in a variety of media and venues to the campus for lectures, workshops, and student tutorials. This course provides access to the work and ideas of professional artists, demonstrating firsthand the interconnected network of education galleries and public art. The artists invited to the campus, the surrounding community itself is rich with opportunities in the visual and performing arts.


Tuition and Fees (prices in euros '€')
Master One-Year Course: € 17,800.00 (non-EU students)
Master One-Year Course: € 15,800.00 (EU students)

Master Semester Course: € 10,600.00 (non-EU students)
Master Semester Course: € 9,600.00 (EU students)

Academic Calendar
One-Year program
    I. Sep 8, 2025 - Apr 17, 2026
    II. Jan 12, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
    III. May 4, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026
    IV. Sep 7, 2026 - Apr 16, 2027

    Semester program
      Fall 2025: Sep 8 - Dec 12, 2025
      Spring 2026: Jan 12 - Apr 17, 2026
      Summer 2026: May 4 - Jul 31, 2026
      Fall 2026: Sep 7 - Dec 11, 2026
Language
With English interpreter

　

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 '€') - Standard program
1-week course: € 850.00
2-week course: € 1,300.00
3-week course: € 1,750.00
4-week course: € 2,180.00
5-week course: € 2,650.00
6-week course: € 3,120.00
8-week course: € 4,060.00
10-week course: € 5,000.00
12-week course: € 5,940.00

For other durations, please inquire

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 4, 2025
・May 18, 2025
・Jun 1, 2025
・Jun 15, 2025
・Jun 29, 2025
・Jul 13, 2025
・Jul 27, 2025
・Aug 24, 2025
・Sep 7, 2025
・Sep 21, 2025

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 and four non-alcoholic drink 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 2025 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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