Accademia Riaci
Student Reporters

Reporter
Yuri T.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Interior Design
Program: Summer Course
Period: Sep. 9, 2024 – Sep. 20, 2024

I am a 2nd year graduate student at Kyoto Institute of Technology.
I am studying architecture in Japan. In my university assignments, I am limited to designing only basic floor plans and rarely think about furniture and materials. However, it is necessary to design a concrete living space, and I have always wanted to learn how to do so. Architecture and furniture are inseparable when it comes to space creation. I chose the interior design course because I wanted to learn as much as I could about this.

京都工芸繊維大学大学院2回生です。
日本では建築の勉強をしています。大学の課題では、基本的な間取りのみの設計にとどまり、家具やマテリアルなどを考えることはほとんどありません。でも居住空間を具体的にデザインするためには必要なことですし、是非学びたいとずっと思ってきました。空間作りにおいて、建築と家具は切っても切り離せないはず。それを少しでも学びたくて、インテリアデザインコースを選択しました。
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Yumi K.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Interior Design
Program: Summer Course
Period: Sep. 2, 2024 – Sep. 20, 2024

I am going to Italy for the 5th time.
I work as an interior coordinator in Nagasaki. I decided to go to Florence for 3 weeks to learn how interior decoration is done in Italy. Unlike my previous trips, I will be staying a little longer, so I am very excited.

5回目のイタリアへ行ってきます。.
私は長崎でインテリアコーディネーターの仕事をしています。本場のイタリアでは、どのような室内装飾を行なっているのかを学びたく、3週間フィレンツェへ行くことを決めました。これまでの旅行と違い、少し長く滞在するのでドキドキです。
Reporter
Tsuyoshi S.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Home Cooking
Program: Summer Course
Period: Aug. 26, 2024 – Sep. 6, 2024

My name is Seto and I run an Italian restaurant in Fukui Prefecture.
I joined this event to learn more about Tuscany.

福井県でイタリア料理店を営んでます瀬戸です。
今回トスカーナを深掘りする為に参加しました。
Reporter
Kyoko T.

Nationality: Japan
Jewelry Making
Program: Summer Course
Period: Aug. 26, 2024 – Oct. 5, 2024
(2023年)Jun. 19, 2023 –Aug. 11, 2023

<2024年>
Following last year's event, I participated in the hope of improving my jewelry-making and incisioneering skills.
去年に引き続きジュエリーメーキングとインチジオーネの技術向上を願って、お世話になります。

<2023年>
ルネサンス文化が色濃く残る街フィレンツェでは、美術館をはじめ伝統彫金も有名です。
以前から興味のあった、ここフィレンツェでしか習う事のできない技法を学ぶジュエリー制作コースで2ヶ月間お世話になります。
全てを楽しみながら作っていきたいと思います。
Reporter
Nanao F.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: Summer Course
Period: Jul. 15, 2024 – Aug. 9, 2024

I am developing an accessory jewelry brand called KUDANA in Japan.
I have been engraving for a long time, but I wanted to learn Florentine engraving in Italy to improve my skills, so I joined a one-month summer school.

日本でKUDANAというアクセサリー、ジュエリーブランドを展開しています。
彫金は元々やっていましたが、技術の向上の為や本場イタリアでフィレンツェ彫りを学んでみたいと思い、一ヶ月のサマースクールに参加しました。
Reporter
Rita N GALLEGO

Nationality: Spain
Course: Fashion Design / Painting / Home Cooking
Program: Summer Course
Period: Jul. 1, 2024 – Jul. 19, 2024

My name is Rita and I came here from Spain to attend classes during 3 weeks. I’m very excited to be here because I’ve always wanted to visit Florence and this is finally my chance.
Reporter
Momo H.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: Summer Course
Period: Jul. 1, 2024 – Jul. 26, 2024

Ho partecipato a un corso estivo di pittura di quattro settimane. Ho sempre amato il disegno come hobby e ho deciso di partecipare a questo corso perché volevo padroneggiare il disegno, che è la base della pittura. Volevo anche vedere direttamente con i miei occhi i paesaggi e le opere figurative che avevo visto nei libri di testo.

4週間のサマーコースの絵画コースに参加しました。以前から趣味で絵を描くことが大好きで、今回は絵画の基礎であるデッサンを極めたいと思い参加を決意しました。教科書で一度は見たことのある景色や造形作品も自分の目で直接みてみたいと思いました。
Reporter
Mari M.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Gelato
Program: Summer Course
Period: Jun. 17, 2024 – Jun. 28, 2024

We operate a gelato and coffee shop in Norikura Kogen, located at the foot of Mt. Norikura in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. In the absence of gelato professionals, we are making gelato by hand, using local ingredients and learning by ourselves. I joined the 2-week gelato course because I wanted to experience the real Italian gelato and store operation, as well as a little bit of the real thing..

長野県松本市乗鞍岳の麓にある乗鞍高原でジェラートとコーヒーのお店を運営しています。ジェラートのプロフェッショナルがいない中、地元の食材を使って自分たちで勉強をしながら手探りでジェラートづくりを行っています。本場のイタリアのジェラートや店舗運営の様子、少しでも本物に触れてみたと思いで2週間のジェラートコースに参加しました。
Reporter
Ryogo T.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Interior Design
Program: Summer Course
Period: May 20, 2024 – Jul. 27, 2025

I am a university student studying architecture at university. This time I participated in a 3-month summer course on interior design. I have been interested in interior design since I was a child, and I joined this course to further hone my skills.

大学で建築を習っている大学生です。今回は3か月のインテリアデザインのサマーコースに参加しました。小さいころからインテリアに興味があり、よりスキルを磨くためにこのコースに参加させていただきました。
Reporter
Yang Guk HONG

Nationality: South Korea
Course: Bag Making
Program: Summer Course
Period: May 6, 2024 – Feb. 28, 2025

I love leather and came here to learn how to make bags.

レザーが好きで今回バッグの作り方を学びにきました。
Reporter
Rikako F.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: Summer Course
Period: May 6, 2024 – Jul. 27, 2024

This time I participated in a 3-month summer course on jewelry making.
I had been doing metal engraving as a hobby in Japan, but I wanted to acquire knowledge in the real world, so I joined this course.

今回は3ヶ月間のジュエリーメイキングのサマーコースに参加しました。
日本では趣味程度に彫金をしていましたが、本場で知識を身につけたいと思い、このコースに参加しました。
Reporter
Arisa T.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Art History
Program: Summer Course
Period: May 6, 2024 – May 31, 2024

I am a university student studying art history in Japan. I am a university student studying art history in Japan and decided to study abroad in Florence, one of the centers of the Renaissance period.

日本で美術史を学ぶ大学生です。ルネサンス期の中心地の一つである、フィレンツェで美術を勉強したいと思い、留学を決意しました。1ヶ月の短期留学ですが、初めての海外でドキドキです。
Reporter
Yuki Y.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Interior Design
Program: Summer / Short Course
Period: May 6, 2024 – Feb. 28, 2025

I have been working in the interior design field for a company headquartered in Italy. This time I decided to take a course in interior design in Florence for about a year in order to take the plunge and leave the company and start my own business.

私はイタリアが本社の会社でインテリア関係の仕事をしてきました。今回は思い切って退社し、独立を目指すためフィレンツェのインテリアデザインのコースを約1年受講することにしました。
Reporter
Kha Tu TRUONG

Nationality: Vietnam
Course: Furniture Design
Program: One-Year Course
Period: May 6, 2024 – Dec. 13, 2024

Hi guys! My name’s Tú and I’m from Viet Nam. As someone has passion in design and art, especially in furniture design. It was a great honor for me to become one of the Competition’s winners in 2023 and by that I had the chance to not only study but experience life in Italy.
Reporter
Kairi T.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Chef training
Program: Italian Culinary Arts Course
Period: Apr. 1, 2024 – Apr. 26, 2024

二十歳で人気のシェフ養成コースの4月コースに1ヶ月間参加。
Reporter
Y.Y.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Home Cooking
Program: Italian Home Cooking
Period: Apr. 8, 2024 – May 3, 2024

イタリア好きが高じ、ついに1か月のイタリア家庭料理留学を実現しました。
「正直自分では荷物が持てるかな?くらいの心配しかなくて、人から凄いとか、勇気あるとか言われても「?」って感じでした。
Reporter
K.H.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Home Cooking
Program: Italian Home Cooking
Period: Mar. 18, 2024 – Apr. 5, 2024

調理科がある高校の1年生。春休みに日本語通訳付きイタリア家庭料理コース3週間に参加しました。
Reporter
T

Nationality: Japan
Course: Chef training / Home Cooking
Program: Italian Culinary Arts / Home Cooking Course
Period: Apr. 2, 2024 – Jun. 28, 2024

4月からシェフ養成コース2ヶ月に、マンマの家庭料理とジェラートが合わさった計3ヶ月のコースを受講しています。日本人は、20代の参加者が多いですが、9人中女性は3人、みなイタリア料理への愛情は同じ。楽しく仲良く生活がスタートしています。

漠然ではありますが、近い未来に、自分なりの方法で、自分で作る手作りの発酵調味料(味噌、塩麹、甘酒、醤油麹他)や、生米成形パン,好きな料理を組み合わせ、美味しく健康的な食の提供、発信ができたらいいなと考えるようになりました。今回のイタリアへの料理留学を機に、そこから新しい世界が見えてくると思い参加を決意しました。
Reporter
R.U.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Home Cooking
Program: Italian Home Cooking
Period: Mar. 4, 2024 – Mar. 29, 2024

調理師専門学校を卒業して、この春から社会人です。念願のイタリア料理留学4週間を実現させました。
Reporter
Kosuke I.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Chef training + Internship
Program: Italian Culinary Arts Course
Period: Apr. 3, 2023 – Sep. 20, 2024

調理科のある高校を卒業した後、イタリアへ料理留学。この度延長手続きを完了し、更にイタリアで料理修行する事になりました。
Reporter
Haruki K.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Chef training + Internship
Program: Italian Culinary Arts Course
Period: Sep. 25, 2023 – Sep. 14, 2024

料理未経験ながら、イタリア料理留学を決意。
SMAPが泊まった旅館で、厳しい料理修行を経験してから渡伊した19歳。
Reporter
Ibuki B.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Gelato Course
Program: Short Course
Period: Feb. 5, 2024 – Feb. 16, 2024

ジェラート作りは未経験で、食べるのが好きでした!
カフェを開きたいという夢がありそのカフェで自分の好きなジェラートが出せたらなと思い調べているうちにジェラート留学を見つけました。
Reporter
Tomoko Y.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Home Cooking
Program: Italian Home Cooking
Period: Oct. 9, 2023 – Dec. 1, 2023

イタリアで料理を学ぶという長年の夢を叶えるために、2ヶ月間の家庭料理コースを受講しました。
Reporter
Shiho M.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Bag Making
Program: Short Intensive Course
Period: Feb. 19, 2024 – Feb. 23, 2024

大学生です。レザークラフトで有名なイタリア・フィレンツェでバッグメイキングを学びたいと思い参加しました。
Reporter
Ken K.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Chef training + Internship
Program: Italian Culinary Arts Course
Period: Sep. 25, 2023 – Mar. 16, 2024

充実した半年を過ごすことができて本当に良かったなぁと思います。インプットを多くできましたので、今後はアウトプットすべくがんばりたいと思います。
Reporter
Y. M.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Gelato Course
Program: Short Course
Period: Feb. 19, 2024 – Mar. 1, 2024

とても貴重な経験ができました。
帰国後、イタリアで学んだ事を生かし日本のジェラート屋さんで働いています!
Reporter
Kunihiko I.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Home Cooking
Program: Italian Home Cooking
Period: Nov. 20, 2023 – Dec. 15, 2023

2018年にイタリア料理シェフ養成コースで1年間留学しました。今回2度目は日本語通訳付きイタリア家庭料理4週間コースでした。日本で料理人として17年働いて来ました。
Reporter
A.T.

Nationality: Japan
Jewelry Making
Program: Short Course
Period: Feb. 26, 2024 – Mar. 22, 2024

日本の大学でグラフィックデザインや工芸などを学んできた大学生です。自分の一番好きなジュエリーの制作について学びたいと思い、4週間のジュエリーデザインコースに参加しました。

I am a university student who has studied graphic design and crafts at a Japanese university. I joined the 4-week jewelry design course because I wanted to learn about jewelry making, which is what I love the most.
Reporter
Risa T.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Chef Training / Gelato
Program: Culinary Course
Period: Jan. 24, 2024 – Apr. 20, 2024

私は日本で和菓子教室の講師をしています。自分の視野を広める為にイタリア留学を決めました。2ヶ月間のシェフ養成コースと1ヶ月間のジェラートコースに参加しています。 I am an instructor at a Japanese confectionery school in Japan. I decided to study in Italy to broaden my horizons and am participating in a two-month chef training course and a one-month gelato course.
Reporter
Miu T.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Interior Design
Program: Short Course
Period: Jan. 22, 2024 – Feb. 9, 2024

日本の学校では建築やインテリアを学んでいる大学生です。今回はインテリアデザインのインテンシブコースに参加しました。店舗デザインにチャレンジしてみたいと思い、参加を決めました。
Reporter
Hikaru.I

Nationality: Japan
Course: Furniture Restoration
Program: Short Course
Period: Jan. 8, 2024 – Mar. 1, 2024

北海道にある美術工芸高校に通う1年生ひかるです!「木工芸で国際交流」を目的に、トビタテ!留学JAPANの奨学金で2ヶ月間イタリアフィレンツェに留学中です。アカデミアリアチの家具修復・製作コースを受講しています。
ずっと夢だった留学ができてとても嬉しいです!フィレンツェで毎日楽しく生活しています。
Reporter
Tomomi W.

Country: Japan
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: Summer Course + Short Course
Period: Aug 28, 2023 – Apr 12, 2024

I am very happy to be able to stay in Florence. I've always wanted to live abroad. I want to live in a foreign country, talk to people, learn, eat, walk in new places, and become a stronger and newer person day by day.
フィレンツェに滞在することができ心から嬉しいです。ずっと外国で暮らしたいと思っていました。外国に住んで、人々と会話をして、学んで、食べて、知らない土地を歩いて、日に日に強くて新しい自分になりたいです。
Reporter
Daniella Ruiz

Country: USA
Course: Architectural Design
Program: One-Year Course
Period: May 2, 2023 – Dec 7, 2023

My name is Daniella Ruiz. I am a recent interior design graduate from Paier College. During my undergrad, I’ve placed in various design competitions, attended design workshops and conferences, and interned at an interior design firm. Studying architecture at Italy's Accademia Riaci will allow me to explore the Italian perspective of all thing’s art and design, build a network of people in my desired field, and opens doors to a wide range of personal and professional opportunities.
Reporter
Edwin Maldonado

Country: USA
Course: Architectural Design
Program: One-Year Course
Period: May 2, 2023 – Dec 7, 2023

Ciao! My name is Edwin, I recently just graduated from the University of Bridgeport in Ct, USA. I now have a bachelors in science in interior design and I am here to study Architecture.
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A. K.

Country: Japan
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: Summer Course
Period: Sep 11, 2023 – Oct 6, 2023

I learned metal engraving as a hobby in Japan. I was also interested in living overseas, so I looked into whether it would be possible to make a living while learning metal engraving, and found out about Accademia Riaci. Although it is only a short period of one month, I would like to enjoy school and life in Italy.
日本で彫金を趣味で習っていました。海外での生活にも興味があり、彫金を習いながら生活出来ないかと思い調べたらアカデミアリアチを知りました。1ヶ月の短い期間ですが、学校やイタリアでの生活を楽しみたいと思います。
Reporter
H. T.

Country: Japan
Course: Italian Home Cooking
Program: Summer Course
Period: Sep 11, 2023 – Oct 6, 2023

I work as a cook. I used to cook Italian food at restaurants and hotels, but I had always wanted to learn about local cuisine and home cooking from people who live there, and after the coronavirus pandemic, I was finally able to participate. (This time it's a 4-week home cooking course.)
料理の仕事をしています。レストランやホテルなどでイタリア料理もしていたのですが、郷土料理や家庭料理を、現地でその土地で暮らす人から学びたいとずっと思っており、コロナ禍を経てようやく参加することができました。(今回は4週間の家庭料理コースです。)
Reporter
Emi Y.

Country: Japan
Course: Italian Home Cooking
Program: Summer Course
Period: Sep 11, 2023 – Oct 6, 2023

In 2014, on my first trip to Italy, I was shocked by the deliciousness of Florence's local dish "Lampredotto Panino" and so I opened "Mamma Lampre" in Japan, a restaurant specializing in Lampredotto panini! We rent rooms and hold events in the Kanagawa and Tokyo areas. In the summer course, I want to learn about Florentine home cooking and eat up all types of Lampredotto!
2014年人生初のイタリア旅行でフィレンツェの郷土料理「ランプレドットパニーノ」の美味しさに衝撃を受け、ランプレドット専門店「Mamma Lampre.」を開業!神奈川・東京エリアで間借りやイベント出店をしています。サマーコースでフィレンツェマンマの家庭料理を学びつつ、ランプレドットを食べ尽くします!
Reporter
C. K.

Country: Japan
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: Summer Course
Period: May 8, 2023 – Mar 2, 2024

I had always painted only as a hobby, but when I became a working adult, I decided I wanted to learn in earnest, and I joined because I wanted to challenge myself in a place I liked if I had to.
もともと趣味程度にしか絵を描いていなかったのですが、社会人になってから本格的に学びたいと思うようになり、せっかくなら好きな場所で挑戦したくて参加しました。
Reporter
A. W.

Country: Japan
Course: Italian Home Cooking
Program: Summer Course
Period: Sep 11, 2023 – Sep 30, 2023

I couldn't forget the trip to Italy that I did when I was a student, so I decided to take advantage of my retirement to study abroad for a short period of time. I chose the home cooking class because I love cooking and eating. I hope that while learning about the dishes that Italian people usually eat at home, I can also experience the dishes of restaurants outside and learn a little bit about food culture.
学生の頃に旅費を貯めて訪れたイタリアが忘れられず、今回、退職をきっかけに短期留学をすることにしました。料理と食べることが好きなので、家庭料理コースを選択しました。イタリアの人々が普段家庭で食べている料理を学びながら、外のお店の料理にも触れ、食文化を少しでも学べたらいいなと思っています。
Reporter
Yuko U.

Country: Japan
Course: Bag Making & Leather Arts
Program: Summer Course
Period: Sep 11, 2023 – Sep 22, 2023

I originally did leather crafts as a hobby, and I was also interested in studying abroad, so I joined this school because I wanted to experience Italy, the home of leather. This is a 2-week course. I enjoy making bags even though it's a lot of hard work. Every day, I experience Italian Renaissance culture, visit my favorite museums, eat delicious food, and have a dream-like time.
元々趣味でレザークラフトをしていて、留学にも興味があり、今回革の本場イタリアで経験がしたくてこの学校に参加しました。2週間のコースです。四苦八苦しながらも楽しく鞄製作をしています。日々イタリアのルネサンスの文化に触れて大好きな美術館巡りもして美味しいものを食べ歩き夢のような時間を過ごしています。
Reporter
Chigusa I.

Country: Japan
Course: Italian Home Cooking
Program: Summer Course
Period: Aug 6, 2023 – Sep 22, 2023

The first time I came to Italy was when the currency was still the lira. I didn't like tomatoes or cheese, so I used to complain that I didn't have anything to eat, but as I visited many times, including to watch soccer games, I started eating them. This time, while my mind and body are still healthy, I decided to study abroad to learn more about the Italian way of life and food culture that I could not get by traveling, and am taking on my last big adventure in my 60s.
初めてイタリアに来たのはまだ通貨がリラだった時代。トマトもチーズも苦手で、「食べるものがない」などと泣き言をいっていましたが、サッカー観戦をはじめとして何度も訪れているうちに食べられるように。今回、頭も体もまだ元気なうちに旅行では味わえないイタリア人の暮らしぶりや食文化を深く知りたく留学を決心、60代最後の大冒険に挑んでいます。
Reporter
Riho A.

Country: Japan
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Sep 4, 2023 – Aug 2, 2024

I came to Florence to make jewelry. Currently studying a 3 month basic Italian course. I would like to strive to make high quality jewelry.
ジュエリー制作の為、フィレンツェにきました。現在3ヶ月間の基礎イタリア語コースを学習中。クオリティーの高いジュエリーが作れるように努めたいと思います。
Reporter
Y. M.

Country: Japan
Course: Bag Making & Leather Arts + Italian Home Cooking
Program: Summer Course
Period: Aug 28, 2023 – Sep 15, 2023

I have always wanted to travel to Italy, so I took advantage of my long summer vacation from university to participate in a summer course. Participants will take on the challenges of bag making & leather arts and Italian home cooking for one week each.
前からイタリアに旅行をしたいと考えており、大学の長い夏休みを利用してサマーコースに参加しました。『カバン製作』と『イタリアの家庭料理』に、それぞれ1週間挑戦します。
Reporter
Sachica M.

Country: Japan
Course: Gelato Course
Program: Summer Course
Period: Aug 28, 2023 – Sep 15, 2023

I have been taking the Gelato course for 3 weeks. I majored in Italian at university. An interpreter will be present during the first week of lessons, but will not be present during the remaining weeks or when interacting with the teacher after the lesson. Not only was I able to learn new things about Gelato, but I also felt that what I had learned at university so far was put to good use, and these days I am living a very fulfilling Firenze life.
私はGelatoコースを3週間受講しています。大学ではイタリア語を専攻していました。 レッスンには、初めの1週間には通訳の方がついてくださいますが、残りの週や、レッスン後の先生との交流などには通訳の方はいらっしゃいません。Gelatoについて新しいことが学べるだけでなく、今まで大学で学んできたことがいかされているのを実感し、最近はとても充実したFirenzeライフを送っています。
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Himawari K.

Country: Japan
Course: Graphic Design
Program: Summer Course
Period: Aug 28, 2023 – Sep 8, 2023

I'm a third year university student who loves fashion. This time I participated in a two-week graphic design summer course. I have always been interested in designing advertisements and magazines, and when I learned the basics of Photoshop and InDesign in a university class, I decided that I wanted to learn more about graphic design in a more practical way, so I decided to take this course.
ファッションが好きな大学3年生です。今回は2週間のグラフィックデザイン、サマーコースに参加しました。元々広告や雑誌等のデザインに興味があり、大学の授業でPhotoshopやInDesignの基礎を教わった際に、もっと実践的にグラフィックデザインを学んでみたいと思うようになり、このコースに参加しました。
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Asami F.

Country: Japan
Course: Graphic Design
Program: Summer Course
Period: Aug 28, 2023 – Sep 8, 2023

I chose this school to study design because I am interested in various designs such as packaging, magazines, and graphics. Now that the coronavirus has finally calmed down, I wanted to study abroad while still a student, something I had always wanted to do since I became a university student, so I decided to come here because I was attracted to the combination of Italy and design.
パッケージや誌面、グラフィックなど色々なデザインに興味があり、デザインを学ぶために本学を選択しました。コロナもようやく落ち着いてきたので大学生になってからずっと挑戦したかった留学に学生の間に行きたかったので、イタリア×デザインの組み合わせに魅力を感じここに決めました。
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Makoto S.

Country: Japan
Course: Gelato Course
Program: Summer Course
Period: Jul 31, 2023 – Sep 8, 2023

Hello, this is Makoto. I came to Florence to learn about gelato. Until recently, I was undergoing anticancer drug treatment for cancer. Gelato supported me during that treatment. I wanted to learn how to make gelato in the real world, so I convinced my doctor to come to Italy three months after I was discharged from the hospital. Like I did, I would like to someday make gelato that can be part of someone's daily life, or can be eaten by people who are sick and have difficulty eating, or who are terminally ill and cannot eat solid food. こんにちは、Makoto S です。ジェラートについて学ぶためにフィレンツェに来ました。私はつい最近までがんの治療で抗がん剤治療をしていました。その治療中、私を支えてくれたのがジェラートでした。そんなジェラートを本場で学びたいなと思い、退院3ヶ月で主治医に無理言ってイタリアに来ました。私がそうだったように、いつか、誰かの日常の一部であったり、病気で食事が辛い人、終末期で固形物食べられない人が食べられるようなジェラートを作りたいなと思っています。
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Issei M.

Country: Japan
Course: Italian Home Cooking
Program: Summer Course
Period: Jul 17, 2023 – Aug 11, 2023

I started cooking during the coronavirus pandemic, and now I love Italy so much that I have installed a pizza oven in my garden.
コロナ禍の中で料理を始め、今では庭にピザ窯を設置するほどイタリア好きになりました。
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H. N.

Country: Japan
Course: Italian Home Cooking
Program: Summer Course
Period: Jul 17, 2023 – Sep 15, 2023

I have always been interested in studying abroad, and when I was given the opportunity to participate this time, I decided to take on the challenge. I love delicious food and alcohol, and would like to be able to recreate the taste of Italian home cooking at home. I would like to take home cooking lessons and go to various places to learn about Italy's local characteristics and culture.
ずっと留学に興味があり、今回参加するきっかけをもらえて挑戦しました。おいしい料理とお酒が好きで、自宅でイタリアの家庭の味を再現できるようになりたいです。家庭料理のレッスンと様々な場所に出かけて、イタリアの土地柄や文化も知っていきたいです。
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Mei S

Nationality: Japan
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: Summer Course
Period: Jul. 17, 2023 –Jul. 28, 2023

ジュエリーメイキングのクラスに2週間参加する高校3年生です。来年度からイタリアの大学に進学することを目標としているため、イタリアで一人暮らしの練習をするためにAccademia Riaciのサマーコースに参加しました。ジュエリーメイキングは全くの初心者ですが、小さいころから工作が好きだったため今回はジュエリーメイキングのクラスにしました。
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Daiya I

Nationality: Japan
Course: Home Cooking
Program: Summer Course
Period: Jul. 17, 2023 –Jul. 28, 2023

日本で料理学生をやっていて料理を作ることが好きです。2週間のサマーコースに参加してます。イタリア料理が好きで身近に触れたくて本場に行こうと思い参加しました。
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Chiharu S.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Home Cooking
Program: Summer Course
Period: Jul. 3, 2023 –Jul. 15, 2023

旅行と食べることが大好きで、せっかくならばと家庭料理のサマーコース(2週間)に参加させてもらいました。
料理が得意なわけではないのですが、少しでもマスターして日本でも再現できるようになることが目標です!
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Tomoyuki M.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Home Cooking
Program: Summer Course
Period: Jun. 19, 2023 –Jun. 30, 2023

私はイタリアが好きで、イタリア料理を食べるのが好きで、イタリア料理を作るのが好きで今回、フィレンツェ料理学園の家庭料理コースに参加しました。
仕事は料理とは全く関係なくイタリアには定期的に来ておりますが、今回初めて料理学校に通う事になりました。
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Margo K.

Nationality: Russia
Course: Fashion Design
Program: Short Course
Period: May 29, 2023 –Jul. 21, 2023

Hello! My name is Margo Kokovina. I am a fashion designer. I am specializing on innovative materials for clothes and accessories and sustainable manufacturing process of creating collections. This winter I finished my Master`s course of Fashion design in Russia and come to Academia Riaci to archive new professional experience in clothes and accessories design. My aim is to create collection based on my customers` needs with knowledge of high-quality Italian techniques of sewing and planning of wardrobe elements in capsule. Development of the partnership with Italian manufactures on professional exhibitions: ITMA 2023, Pitti Filati 2023, Milanounica 2023. Searching of materials on famous factories and Italian stocks for collection production during the 2 months course.
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M.K.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: Summer Course
Period: May 22, 2023 –Jun. 16, 2023

初めまして MKです。 私はアクセサリーデザイナーとしてオリジナルの1点もののアクセサリーを全国のデパートの期間限定販売をしてきました。今後デザイン制作の巾を広げたいと思い、また以前より興味のあった彫金、フィレンツェ彫りを学びたいとこのサマーコースに参加することにしました。 1か月という短い期間ではありますが、精一杯学びまたイタリア生活も楽しみたいと思います。
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Tomoko B.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Home Cooking
Program: Summer Course
Period: May 8, 2023 –Jul. 28, 2023

とにかく料理が好き!色んな国の料理、例えばインド、タイ、モロッコ、トルコ等のお料理を自宅ではよく作ります。今回はイタリア料理を本場イタリアで学んで極めたいです。
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Y.A.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Home Cooking
Program: Summer Course
Period: May 8, 2023 –Jul. 14, 2023

2年前に退職をしてずっと行きたかった海外留学を計画していたのですが、コロナの影響で断念することになりました。それから今までしてこなかった料理作りを始めました。レシピサイトで新しい料理に挑戦していくなかで、もっといろんな料理を作れるようになりたいと思うようになりました。そこで今回海外留学も出来て、料理も教えて下さる家庭料理のサマーコースに参加させていただく事にしました。
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M.H.

Nationality: Japan
Course: Interior Design
Program: Summer Course
Period: May 2, 2023 –Jun. 30, 2023

🇯🇵 様々な内装を見るのが大好きで、イタリアならではのインテリアデザインを学びたいと思い、インテリアデザインコースに参加しました。
学校等で学んだ経験はなく初心者からのスタートです。
レッスン外でも、イタリアのレストランや店舗を訪れ、様々なインテリアを学びたいです。

🇺🇸 I joined the interior design course because I love looking at different interior designs and wanted to learn the unique Italian interior design.
I have no experience studying at school or other schools, and I am starting from a beginner.
Outside of lessons, I would like to visit Italian restaurants and stores to learn about various interior designs.
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Wenjie

Country: Taiwan
Course: Interior Design
Program: Summer Course
Period: Sep 5, 2022 – Sep 30, 2022

Born in Taiwan. Work in Japan’s architecture design company 5 years. After woking around 2 years started found myself have more interested in interior then i decided to go to the interior school in tokyo.The course i joined is a basic course so after graduate and got two year working experiences i want to see the different interior between Asia and Europe so i decided to join Accademia Riaci.
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Risako

Country: Japan
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: Summer Course
Period: Sep 5, 2022 – Sep 30, 2022

🇺🇸 My name is Risako, a fourth-year university student. I'm majoring in graphic design and programming. I have always been interested in jewelry, and since I am working as a salesperson at a jewelry shop, I applied for this course. Even in Japan, I learned a little bit about gem identification and jewelry design at a vocational school. However, this is my first experience with Italian jewelry making.

🇯🇵 大学四年生の武谷梨紗子と申します。普段大学ではグラフィックデザインとプログラミングを勉強しています。 もともとジュエリーには興味があり、就職先もジュエリーショップの販売職のため、今回はこちらのコースに応募しました。日本でも、専門学校で宝石鑑別やジュエリーデザインを少々学んでいました。しかし、ジュエリーメイキングについては、今回が初体験です。
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H.N.

Country: Japan
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: Summer Course
Period: Sep 5, 2022 – Sep 30, 2022

🇬🇧 I am looking for a tattoo and jagua tattoo (fake tattoo) job. In Japan, there are more negative opinions about tattoos than in other countries, and there are not many people who get tattoos due to the strict restrictions on tattooing and the price. However, when I visited Italy this summer and saw many people, including tourists, with tattoos on their skin, I was very excited and at the same time felt that people were as fascinated by tattoos as much as I was. I was happy to know that This time I came to learn the basic techniques of art. From now on, I would like to help people live freely through tattoos and jagua tattoo work.

🇯🇵 タトゥーとジャグアタトゥー(フェイクタトゥー)の仕事を目指しています。 日本ではタトゥーに対するネガティブな意見が他国に比べて多く、施術時の制約が厳しいことや価格も相まってタトゥーを入れる人は多くありません。 ですがこの夏イタリアに訪れ、旅行客の方を含めて多くの人がタトゥーを肌にいれている姿を見て、とてもワクワクすると同時に、人々が自分と同じようにタトゥーに魅力があると感じていることを知り嬉しく思いました。 今回はアートの基本的な技法を学びに来ました。 今後はタトゥーとジャグアタトゥーの仕事を通して、皆が自由に生きていくための力になりたいと考えています。
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Chisa

Country: Japan
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: Summer Course
Period: Sep 5, 2022 – Sep 30, 2022

🇬🇧 I usually only draw abstract paintings, so I wanted to study academic painting here in Florence, the home of art, so I participated in a 4-week Painting & Drawing Summer Course. I want to try my best with gypsum drawing.

🇯🇵 普段は抽象画ばかり描いているので、ここ本場フィレンツェでアカデミックな絵画を勉強したくて、一ヶ月のサマーコースに参加しました。石膏デッサンなどに一生懸命に挑戦したいです。
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Haruka

Country: Japan
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: Summer Course
Period: Jul 25, 2022 – Aug 5, 2022

🇬🇧 I'm a high school student who likes to draw, so I joined a two-week Painting & Drawing Summer Course. Originally drawing only digital illustrations as a hobby, this time I decided to participate in this course because I wanted to try oil painting.

🇯🇵 絵を描くことが好きな高校生です。今回は二週間の油絵のサマーコースに参加しました。絵は元々趣味でデジタルイラストを描いていて、今回油絵に挑戦したいと思い、このコースに参加しました。
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Yuri

Country: Japan
Course: Italian Home Cooking
Program: Summer Course
Period: Jul 11, 2022 – Jul 22, 2022

🇬🇧 I love cooking food from around the world, so I participated in a two-week Italian home cooking course for the summer. I don't have a job related to cooking, and I'm not good at it! I participated in order to deepen my hobby completely.

🇯🇵 世界の料理作りが好きで、2週間の家庭料理コース(サマーコース)に参加しました。料理に関わる仕事もしていませんし、得意という訳でもありません!完全に自分の趣味を深める為に参加しました。
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Kate Appleby

Country: England
Course: Restoration of Paintings
Program: Short Course
Period: Jul 4, 2022 – Aug 12, 2022

I loved seeing the Palazzo Vecchio. There were so many amazing paintings but this ceiling was my favourite.
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Chikako

Country: Japan
Course: Interior Design
Program: Summer Course
Period: Jul 11, 2022 – Aug 5, 2022

🇬🇧 Hello, this is Chikako. I am 25 years old from Japan. What made me decide to take this interior design course? It all started when I left the company last year. Originally, when I was 18, I went to an interior design vocational school for three years. I got a job at a jewelry company and had a gap of 2-3 years at my previous job. I was looking for a school where I could study abroad because I wanted to learn how to use colors and how to use interiors in a culture that is completely different from Japan. Then I found the Accademia Riaci website, saved up a year, and took a summer course. For a few weeks, I want to find a different perspective in Italy, the city of art.

🇯🇵 こんにちは、ちかこです。日本出身の25歳です。 私がこのインテリアデザインのコースを学ぶ事になったきっかけは 去年、会社を退職したことがきっかけです。元々18歳の時にインテリアデザインの専門学校に3年間通っていたのですがジュエリー会社に就職し前職で2〜3年ブランクが空いてしまった為転職活動の幅を広げるためにも勉強しなおそうとした事がきっかけです。日本とは全く違った文化での色の使い方やインテリアの使い方などを吸収したいと思い海外で学べる学校を探していました。そしてアカデミアリアチのサイトを見つけ一年貯金をしサマーコースを受けます。数週間ですが芸術の街イタリアで変わった視点を見つけていきたいです。
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Priyanka Dhingra

Country: India
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: Short Course
Period: May 2, 2022 – Jul 22, 2022

Delhi based Artist and freelance Illustrator since 2003. Graduated from College Of Art, New Delhi with a Bachelors in Fine Arts (2001) and practiced at Triveni Kala Sangam Art Studios, New Delhi. Works in selection for the Annual Art Exhibition in 2009 at Lalit Kala Akademi ( govt. of India ) for previous series. Over the past years been part of select group shows in India and Abroad.

In 2021-22 I was selected as one of the winners in the International Art and Design competition. My practice as a Visual Artist over the years was achieved in my home country circle and 12 weeks at the Florentine city of Renaissance was a welcome break for me towards a more comprehensive experience and an opportunity to hone my skills further and explore new mediums in Art.
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Ting-Ya Lin

Country: Taiwan
Course: Jewelry Design
Program: Master Course
Period: Jan 10, 2022 - Jul 29, 2022

I was a nurse, but with my love and interest in art, I studied interior design, jewelry design, and metalworking-related courses at the Institute of Applied Fine Arts at Fu Jen University in Taiwan. I like jewelry design very much, so I was honored to participate in the design competition held by the school, and I won the prize.
I decided to come here to take the jewelry design course for improving my drawing ability and deepen my knowledge of jewelry design. I hope that my design works will be appreciated and that I will open my own studio in the future.
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Daniel Trembovelski

Country: France
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: Master Course
Period: Sep 6, 2021 - Apr 15, 2022

My name is Daniel Trembovelski, I am a 23-year-old French and Russian student in jewellery. I am currently following the 1-year Master course in jewellery making at the Accademia Riaci after graduating from a bachelor in Jewellery and Silversmithing at the Birmingham School of Jewellery in the UK. I decided to follow this course with the aim to gain more practice and confidence in my work before getting to work in the industry. I was also motivated to learn the “Incisione” techniques in addition to the different possible stone settings and therefore reach a new level in my jewellery creations. My long-term ambition is to gain enough various experience in jewellery all around the world and open my own brand and create my collections once ready! Outside of school, I like to read, visit exhibitions, work out and go out for walks and hikes in the countryside of Italy, Florence being the perfect place for that kind of extracurricular activities! You can follow my journey in jewellery and see my creations on my Instagram account @trembo_jewellery
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Natthanan Vatthanasangpan

Country: Thailand
Course: Bag Design
Program: One-Year Course
Period: May 3, 2021 - Dec 10, 2021

Based on my journey experiences, bag is like mobile home for me. It always represents people choices and selections which are necessary things in their everyday life. Since I have been worked as designer for many years, this is the perfect time to improve my two-dimensional works to be something practical in concrete ways. Hereby, I choose bag to be as my product which I hope it could be something extraordinary for people everyday life.
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Sara Maleki

Country: Iran
Course: Interior Design
Program: Short Course
Period: Jan 13, 2020 - Jan 24, 2020

Born on July 14, 1998, in Tehran, Iran. Stepped into the way of art and painting as a passion to be followed eagerly which in 2019 got me winning third place in the Accademia Riaci's international art competition and I have decided to take the course of interior design which would be more relevant to my future carrier.
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Dunja Puača

Country: Croatia
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: Semester Course
Period: Jan 13, 2020 - Apr 24, 2020

Dunja is a jewelry designer from Croatia. Dunja is making jewelry intensively for the few past years. Her style evolved from very simple designs to little more complex pieces. She is excited to be a scholarship recipient of Accademia Riaci's International Art & Design Competition and to learn jewelry making from Italian Masters.
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Doreen Tan Hwee Kheng

Country: Singapore
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Jan 13, 2020 - Jul 24, 2020

Hi, I am Doreen from Singapore. I have learned crochet at a very young age, and decided to try wire crochet jewellery. Last year, I submitted a wire crocheted bracelet in participation of the Art and Design Completion of Accademia Riaci 2019. It has won the 2nd place in Jewellery Making category. Therefore, with this great opportunity, decided to widen my knowledge and to deepen my skill in perusing the jewellery making course.
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Miyuki Marcella

Country: Japan
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: Master Course
Period: Sep 2, 2019 - Apr 24, 2020

Hello. I’m Miyuki from Japan.
I am very pleased to be in Florence for the award of the international Art competition. I’m a painter and writer with 25 years over as a professional, but I want to return to the beginning again and learn more in Florence, at the sanctuary of Renaissance. I intend to further evolve my artistic and literary here. Also, I’m a textile designer. Here, I’ll carefully observe the differences of the western culture, new ideas, and designs. Through this blog, I would like to share with you my discovery and various notice.
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Margarita Kokovina

Country: Russia
Course: Fashion Design
Program: Short Course
Period: Sep 2, 2019 - Sep 13, 2019

I am studying Fashion Design (bachelor course) at the "Russian State University" named by Aleksey Kosygin. I believe I have a lot of skills and knowledge not only in the sphere of drawing and painting but also in building a good technological process, sew and decorate it by myself. This year I attended several shoemaking courses in my country and also Master Classes ("Giovanny Ottonello", "Iilko Murero", and "Kobi Levi"). In my opinion, a good fashion designer should do accessories for his garments that’s why I am studying doing bags, hats, jewelry and other important goods for overalls. I practice a lot of different fashion weeks and shows like a model, volunteer or organizer. I can communicate easily with different people and this work is appropriate and exciting to me.
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Nina Mostert

Country: South Africa
Course: Fashion Design
Program: Semester Course
Period: Sep 2, 2019 - Dec 13, 2019

Hi!
My Name is Nina Mostert and I am from South Africa. Currently, I am taking a gap year to learn what the world has to teach me, to find my style and to make some dreams come true!
I divided my year into 2 halves. In the first semester of the year, I lived in NYC where I was studying Film and Acting whilst I was doing an internship at a jewelry artist. I have a great love for fashion and that is why I chose to spend the second semester at Accademia Riaci. A Great school that combines fashion with the art world in such an amazing way.
I love to visit museums and see art in everything. Furthermore, I love yoga, good food, and my friends.
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Delgermaa Demberel

Country: Mongolia
Course: Fashion Design
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Sep 2, 2019 - Apr 24, 2020

Hello, my name is Delgermaa I am a fashion design student; I won first place in the beginner’s category and I’m here to learn and to have an amazing experience, as a study abroad student and learn all about the Italian culture.
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Holly Sophia Julia Cunliffe

Country: England
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Sep 2, 2019 - Apr 24, 2020

Hello, this is Holly, I am from a small English city called Chester. I am from a creative background studying from Fine Arts, Textiles and Fashion Design expanding skills as far as special effects makeup and photography as a hobby. I am currently studying Painting and Drawing to gain a style and learn everything about the Italian Renaissance techniques.
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Arpagorn Darintapong

Country: Thailand
Course: Bag Design
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Sep 2, 2019 - Apr 24, 2020

With a background working in the fashion industry as a bag designer for a brand in Bangkok, Thailand. She participated in the art and design competition of Accademia Riaci in the year 2018 and won 2nd place in the Bag Design category. She decided to pursue her goal and broaden her knowledge in Florence, Italy.
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Nabila Karimah

Country: Indonesia
Course: Fashion Design
Program: Master Course
Period: Sep 2, 2019 - Apr 24, 2020

My name is Nabila Karimah. I’m from Indonesia. I graduated from École supérieure des arts et techniques de la mode (ESMOD) in Jakarta, major in Fashion Design & Creation. I decide to join Accademia Riaci to improve my skills and to deepen my knowledge in Fashion, especially in Fashion Design. For me to study in Italy is feels like one of my dreams comes true.
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Taeko Matsumoto

Country: Japan
Course: Ceramics
Program: Summer Course
Period: Sep 2, 2019 - Sep 27, 2019

🇬🇧 I have been in pottery for about three years in my country, Japan. I especially love making sculptures. I always spend a lot of time trying to make things carefully, so I wanted to be able to meet the Italian culture and people and make colorful and open works. I want to learn the differences and similarities between Italian and Japanese techniques, absorb those that fit my work, and connect them to future works. I look forward to being able to concentrate on pottery every day while living in Italy.

🇯🇵 陶芸は日本の陶芸教室で3年ほど経験しています。彫刻的な立体作品を作っている時が一番好きです。いつも時間をかけて丁寧に作ろうとし過ぎてしまうので、イタリアの文化や人達に触れ、カラフルで大らかな作品を作れるようになりたいです。イタリアと日本の技法の違いや似ているところを学んで、自分の作品に合っているものを吸収して、今後の作品に繋げていきたいと思っています。イタリアで生活しながら陶芸に毎日集中できるのが楽しみです。
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Laverene Chua Siow Woon

Country: Singapore
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: Summer Course
Period: Sep 2, 2019 - Sep 27, 2019

I’m Laverene from beautiful Singapore, where we have hot summer 365 days a year. Arts have always been my passion, and I am really glad that I made the move to come over and join the summer intensive course in fantastic Florence. I graduated in fashion design and worked in the fashion industry, and now it’s time for me to pursue further my love for jewelry making.
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Yuki Shimomura

Country: Japan
Course: Shoemaking
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Sep 2, 2019 - Apr 24, 2020

🇬🇧 I have absolutely no experience in making shoes, but since I can't find good shoes with small feet, I quit my job with the urge to say, "If you don't have it, you should be able to make it yourself." I want to learn as much as possible in the coming year.

🇯🇵 9月から靴制作コースに参加しています。靴作り経験は全くのゼロですが、足が小さく良い靴が見つからないことから「無ければ自分で作れる様になれば良い」と、思い切って仕事を辞めやってきました。これから一年間で出来るだけ多くを学びたいと思っています
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Saki Nagai

Country: Japan
Course: Glass Art
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Sep 2, 2019 - Apr 24, 2020

🇬🇧 After studying arts at the high school, I decided to enroll at Accademia Riaci to learn the stained glass techniques that I had always wanted to do after graduation. I'm going to learn various topics such as Italian painting, art, culture, and language, as well as Italian glass techniques.

🇯🇵 高校まで美術を学び卒業後はずっとやってみたいと思っていたステンドグラスの技法を学びにこの学校に入学しました。本場イタリアのガラス技法はもちろん、イタリアの絵画や芸術、文化、語学など様々な面で沢山学んでいこうと思います。
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Mariko KATO

Country: Japan
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: Summer Course
Period: Jul 15, 2019 - Sep 1, 2019

🇬🇧 I majored in painting at an art university in Japan and then worked for a company as a jewelry designer. Japanese jewelry manufacturers basically have a lot of division of labor, so I have little experience in making and designing, and producing instructions. I decided to come to Florence because I wanted to deepen my knowledge and experience of jewelry in general and enhance my creativity in an environment different from everyday life.

🇯🇵 私は日本の美術大学で絵画を専攻した後、ジュエリーデザイナーとして会社で働いています。 日本のジュエリーメーカーは基本的に分業制が多い為、デザインと製作指示までが私の仕事でメイキングに関する経験はほとんどありませんでした。 よりジュエリー全般に対する知識と経験を深め、普段の生活とは違った環境の中で自分の創造性を高めたいと感じフィレンツェに来ることを決めました。
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Pamela Bähre

Country: Chile
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Jan 14, 2019 - Jul 26, 2019

My name is Pamela Bähre-Ebensperger, I’m the offspring of German/Austrian immigrants to Chile, South America. I first started learning silversmith and goldsmith back in 2008, and since then, I haven’t stopped!! I was a model since I was 14 (back in 1996) and then my career took an international path in 2001. Because of that, I was fortunate enough to live in many countries across the planet, impregnating my soul not only with original beauty but also with unique beliefs, habits, way of living, and all that could come in between…. I quit modeling when I was 30 years old (7 years ago) and it took me some time to let go of my “attachment” to my “babies” (a.k.a my jewelry), once I did (Thank Heaven!!!) I decided my contribution to this world will be one of beauty, power, and inspiration. Gemstones and metals not only tore energy, they transmit, transmute, enhance and even nullify it, therefore, but every piece of jewelry is also unique. It represents a state of Consciousness/ Being of the bearer, and as such, they serve either as Amulets or Talismans. This is the intention behind/ beside/ above and below my creations. In the Spirit of humility I can’t really say much about myself, if there’s an opinion or judgment to be formed about me, it is my preference you do it yourself. The one thing I can say though, I that nothing makes me happier than life itself and that to be of service to all Beings and, especially, to the Greater Good, beats anything!!!!!!
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Kristin Fiorvanti

Country: U.S.A.
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Jan 14, 2019 - Jul 26, 2019

Art has always been an immense passion and influence in my life. From a young age, drawing, coloring, and painting would help me express myself and feel free. I grew up pursuing an education like my peers --graduating high school in the U.S. and moving on to college. I knew all along that there was something bigger waiting for me.
I never dreamt I could pursue my passion professionally, but after being given this opportunity at Accademia Riaci in beautiful Italy, it seems more than possible. With the help of a few well-known professionals in Florence, I can continue to learn and blossom as an artist.
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Jioh Kang

Country: Korea
Course: Woodworking & Furniture Restoration
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Jan 14, 2019 - Jul 26, 2019

I have two years of experience working at a wood shop. My motivation to join Accademia was to expand my knowledge of craftsmanship and to accomplish the master's course. I see the incredible value of furniture design because there are no longer as many carpenters as we've had in the past. Due to the advancement of factories and machinery, there is no longer the beauty of fitted furniture which made me start to question.
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Xiao Wangyue

Country: China
Course: Jewelry Design
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Jan 14, 2019 - Jul 26, 2019

🇬🇧 I haven’t received professional training in jewelry when I was in university. I turned to be a jewelry designer from HR during my study abroad in Japan, and rely on my love for jewelry and the embarrassment of being a designer. After studying jewelry (design and making) in Japan, I worked in Tokyo as a jewelry designer. As a newcomer to the jewelry industry, there is still a long way to go, and I hope to make breakthroughs and improvements in the next six months in Italy.

🇨🇳 并非科班出身,在日留学期间从HR转战珠宝设计,完全凭借着自己对宝饰品的这份热爱与对设计师这份职业的憧憬。在日学习了珠宝设计与制作后留在东京工作。作为珠宝界的新人,还有很长的路要走,希望在意大利的这半年中有所突破和提高。
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Sophia SANCHEZ

Nationality: Filipino
Course: Furniture Design
Program: Master Course
Period: Sep. 3, 2018 - Apr. 26, 2019

Hi, I'm Sophia Sanchez and I’m from the Philippines. I have a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, and I also have my professional license as an Architect in the Philippines. I’ve worked in an architectural firm for a few years and eventually tried working for a furniture designer for 2 and 1/2 years. It was then I gained an interest in furniture design and decided to also pursue this. I am now taking up my Master’s in Furniture design in Accademia Riaci to boost my knowledge and learn more about this area of design.
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Astri ASTARIANI

Nationality: Indonesian
Course: Fashion Design
Program: Art Short Course
Period: Sep. 3, 2018 - Sep. 14, 2018

I graduated in Psychology and had no background in art and design, I took many art short courses in my country and overseas, since art and design have always been my passion since childhood. I’m currently working in a handmade textile family business for 4 years in my hometown and wanted to develop my fashion and handmade textile brand. I decided to come to Florence to study fashion design in Accademia Riaci and took an art short course for two weeks.
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Ashley Li Ye

Nationality: Singaporean
Course: Jewelry Design
Program: One Year Course
Period: Sep. 3, 2018 - Apr. 26, 2019

After graduating with a Diploma in business, Ashley decided to do something she likes and turns it into her career.
She has some experience in metalsmithing and precious metal Silver clay. After winning the competition hosted by Accademia Raici, she started her path in this therapeutic city, Florence.
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Kelsey MERKELY

Nationality: Canadian
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: Master Course
Period: Sep. 3, 2018 - Apr. 26, 2019

Kelsey is a goldsmith and jewellery designer from Canada. She has been making jewellery in various capacities her entire life. Over the years her work has evolved from simple plier work, into more complex fine jewellery construction. She has studied jewellery making at numerous institutions around the world and completed several apprenticeships under Master goldsmiths. She is thrilled to be a scholarship recipient of the Accademia Riaci’s International Art & Design Competition, and looks forward to learning from the Italian Masters in the year to come.
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Rie SHIRAYANAGI

Nationality: Japanese
Course: Interior Design
Program: One Year Course
Period: Sep. 3, 2018 - Apr. 26, 2019

I have studied Interior Design and basic fine arts at the University of Central Missouri, the United States. After getting BA degree, I have come to Italy to deepen knowledge and skills and learn new style at the field of Interior Design. Otherwise, I love meeting new people and culture, especially Italy does makes everything classy (beautiful). I like being in Firenze so far.
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Zhi Han WONG

Nationality: Malaysian
Course: Interior Design
Program: One Year Course
Period: Sep. 3, 2018 - Apr. 26, 2019

Ciao! Mia here. I was graduated on 2016 for my diploma, before coming to Accademia Raici I was working in an ID firm. The reason why am I choosing to continue my studies properly self-challenge, and the other hand is to find my enthusiasm for design and my own style. I hope I can discover more different things here.
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Ai MARUYAMA

Nationality: Japanese
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: Atelier One Year Course
Period: Sep. 3, 2018 - Apr. 26, 2019

日本では大学で日本画を学び、平面の創作活動を中心にしてきました。今回ジュエリー制作を始めるきっかけになったのは、平面の作品を作ってきた中で立体作品にも興味を持ったからです。また、金属という素材には昔から魅力を感じており、芸術の本場であるフィレンツェという環境のなかで刺激的に創作活動をするために留学を決めました。ジュエリー制作では、自分の表現したいものや、自分が作ったものが多くの人に手に取ってもらえるよう追い求めていきたいと考えています。
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Yuriko MORISHIMA

Nationality: Japanese
Course: Bag making / Jewelry making
Program: Summer Course
Period: May 7, 2018 - Jul. 27, 2018

日本でジュエリーの専門学校に3年間通い、卒業後はブライダルリングを専門に扱っている会社で職人として3年間働きました。
一昨年アカデミアリアチのジュエリーコースに2ヶ月間通い、もう少しジュエリーの洋彫り(インチジオーネ)の技術と前回1日体験したバッグをさらに学びたいと思い、今年もう一度アカデミアリアチのサマーコースでジュエリーとバッグを学ぶことにしました。
短い期間ですが、たくさん経験を積んで技術を高め、日本で活かせればと思います。
Tomoko TADAHIRA
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Tomoko TADAHIRA

Nationality: Japan
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Jan. 15, 2018 - Jul. 27, 2018

日本でジュエリー制作を勉強し、石留という行程の仕事をしていましたが、自分の制作の幅をより一層広げていきたいと思い留学を決意しました。イタリアならではの技法や道具を学び、吸収し、ここにしかない日本とは違った様々なものを見ることによって自分の感性や創作意欲をより高め、自分の作品に生かしていくことを目標としています。
自分にしか作ることのできないジュエリーを作るための最初の一歩を、ここフィレンツェにて踏み出していきたいと思っています。
Hiromi YUASA
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Hiromi YUASA

Nationality: Japan
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: Master Course
Period: Jan. 15, 2018 - Jul. 27, 2018

イタリアの祭壇画で使用されている黄金背景テンペラを学ぶためにフィレンツェに来ました。フィレンツェは街自体が美術館で、またルネッサンス発祥の地でもあるため、学ぶべき、見るべきオリジナルの作品がすぐ近くにあるので本当に素晴らしいです。こちらに来て4ヶ月目になりますが、たくさんの美術館や教会に行きました。またフィレンツェはイタリアの中央に位置しているため、違う都市へのアクセスもよく、すでにヴェネチア、シエナ、ルッカなど様々な都市に美術品を見に行きました。フェレンツェは職人の街で、古くからの手仕事を大切にしている所が大好きです。
日本ではアニミズムをテーマに作品を描いており、今回学ぶ技法を自分の作品に生かしたいと思っています。
Erika Mahmud
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Erika MAHMUD

Nationality: Japan
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: One-Year (semester)
Period: Jan. 15, 2018 - Apr. 27, 2018

アメリカの大学でアートを専攻しながらフリーでデザインやイラストレーションの仕事をしています。普段は主にデジタルペインティングで絵を描いています。コンペティションをきっかけにイタリアで絵を学ぶ事にしました。本場のアートに触れながら自分自身のスキルを磨ければと思っています。
Brian Lipperd
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Brian LIPPERD

Nationality: USA
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: Master Course
Period: Jan. 15, 2018 - Jul. 27, 2018

My name is Brian Lipperd I came to Riaci to get my Masters in Painting and Drawing. I enjoy Teaching and with this new Qualification it will open new doors for me to teach at other Accademia’s. I have enjoyed giving workshops from Art Students League New York City USA. To Scottsdale Artist School Arizona USA. Sharing knowledge with other inspired artists has allowed me to learn alongside them. My Painting career has been developing from 1993-2018.
Juan ZHI YANG
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Juan ZHI YANG

Nationality: Malaysia
Course: Interior Design
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Sep. 4, 2017 - Apr. 27, 2018

I recently graduated Diploma in Interior Design from The One Academy Sunway. For the past three years, I’ve sparked my design interest to next level. I’ve involved in planning and designing interior setting for residential, office, retail, restaurant and exhibition. I’ve been also adept at multiple design software such as Autodesk AutoCAD, 3D-modeling, Visualization, Animation, Adobe Photoshop, Power Point, and hand-sketches. I am a member of Malaysia Institute of Interior Designers (MIID). Besides that, I’ve done the freelance about the 3d-modeling, residential design and construction drawing during my life in college. I also completed my internship during May to August 2017. This experience made me learn the communication skill and understand what the design industry needs. I hope I can get some useful knowledge and experience in Accademia Riaci.

The One Academy Sunwayでインテリアデザイン専攻を卒業しました。この3年間でデザインへの興味は次のレベルに達しました。住居、オフィス、店、レストラン、展示会の内部設計のプランニングやデザインに関わりました。さらに、Autodesk AutoCAD、3D-modeling、 Visualization、Animation、Adobe Photoshop、Power Point、hand-sketchesといった多くのデザインソフトウェアを使いこなせるようになりました。Malaysia Institute of Interior Designers (MIID)の会員です。それとは別に在学中、3D造形、住宅デザイン、構造設計図のフリーランスとして活動しました。さらに、2017年の5月から8月まではインターンを行いました。この経験によって、デザイン産業が何を求めているのかを理解し、コミュニケーション能力を向上する事ができました。アカデミアリアチで有益な知識と経験を得る事ができればと思います。
Olha VASKO
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Olha VASKO

Nationality: Ukraine
Course: Bag Making
Program: Art Short Course
Period: Sep. 4, 2017 – Sep. 15, 2017

Hello! My name is Olha Vasko. I'm 28 years old. From Ukraine, live in Poland. I've been in your academy last year, and took three-day classes of bag making, and this year I came back to continue studying. And have two-weeks studying this time.

こんにちは!私はOlha Vasko、28歳です。ウクライナ出身でポーランドに住んでいます。去年アカデミアリアチでバッグ制作の3日間コースを受けて、今年も制作活動を続けるために戻って来ました。今回は2週間通います。
Yuri MIYAGI
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Yuri MIYAGI

Nationality: JAPAN
Course: Interior Design
Program: Master Course
Period: Sep. 4, 2017 - Apr. 27, 2018

日本で空間デザインの仕事をしていましたが、海外プロジェクトに携わり思考を吸収したく、また海外へ出ることによって、より”日本ならでは”のメリット・デメリットを実感出来るのではと思いました。ミラノサローネ、ミラノコレクションなど数々のデザインイベントが多く開かれ、芸術、美術に触れられる機会の多いイタリアに留学を決めました。イタリアのデザインや生活に関してお伝えできればと思っています。
David DOMINGUEZ
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David DOMINGUEZ

Nationality: Colombia
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: Master Course
Period: Sep. 4, 2017 - Apr. 27, 2018

I´m artist David Dominguez, I have a bachelor degree in Arts but most of my formation has been developed by myself doing mostly painting in acrylic and oil. I´m studying now the Painting and Drawing master course at Riaci and I´m experimenting a lot with different materials to mix contemporary techniques and traditional Italian methods and themes.

僕の名前はDavid Dominguez、アーティストです。美術の学士号を持っていますが、多くはアクリル画や油絵を描いて行く中、独学で学びました。今はアカデミアリアチで絵画のマスターコースで学んでいます。現代の技術と伝統的なイタリアの方式と主題をミックスしたり、様々な素材を使い実験しています。
Fan Lip Hoong
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Fan Lip Hoong

Nationality: Malaysia
Course: Interior Design
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Sep. 4, 2017 - Apr. 27, 2018

I would like to briefly introduce myself first – my name is Fan Lip Hoong, I am 21 years old and I live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I recently graduated my diploma at Bandar Sunway, Malaysia. and I always had a dream that went to further studies in oversea. I have always had a great passion for interior designing which developed form a love of designing catalogues. So, I have the chance to come to Accademia Riaci, Florence, Italy to master my designing skills. I want to develop my knowledge of interior designing in Italy. In future, I intend to help people with my creative ideas in decorating and designing to help them make their space look attractive also give them what they are looking for.

簡単に自己紹介をしたいと思います。名前はFan Lip Hong、歳は21才でマレーシアのクアラルンプールに住んでいます。そして少し前にマレーシアのBandar Sunwayを卒業したばかりです。すっと海外で勉強する事を夢見ており、デザインカタログへの愛から生まれたインテリアデザインへの情熱ををずっとお持ち続けていました。そして、イタリアのフィレンツェにあるアカデミアリアチでデザインスキルを習得する機会を得ました。イタリアでインテリアデザインについての知識を深め、自分のデコレーションとデザインの創造力を使って人々の空間を魅力的にしたり、彼らが求めてるものを作る手助けができればと思います。
Chong WEI CHEN
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Chong WEI CHEN

Nationality: Malaysia
Course: Interior Design
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Sep. 4, 2017 - Apr. 27, 2018

I am Chong Wei Chen and nickname is Kenny, from Malaysian. Currently, I am in my 3rd year studying Diploma of Interior Design at The One Academy. The One Academy of Communication Design was established as a private art college and The One Academy of Communication Design was location at Bandar Sunway city, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I am enjoy studying things that were related to interior construction and also interested in creative design.

I had two years of teaching experience in arts and have performed in a range of freelance design project such as 3D rando and cafes. Besides, I have been taking part in several arts competitions that were held in Malaysia. The most impressive outcome was I have placed in the 2nd in the International Art & Design Competition 2017 and so why I am here to study.

Although I have a good base in the study field and I am hardworking, active, very reliable and take direction easily. At last, I hope I am studying for here got learn something different or new design and I am also come to know about the culture at here. I hope everything will turn out to is all right. Thanks.

マレーシア出身のChong Wei Chen、ニックネームはKennyです。The One Academyでインテリア・デザイン専攻の3年生です。The One Academy of Communication Designは私立の芸術学校として設立され、マレーシア、クアラルンプールのバンダー・サンウェイにあります。内部構造に関わる事を勉強するのは楽しく、クリエイティブデザインにも興味があります。
アートを教えた経験が2年間あり、フリーランスとして3D Randoやカフェのデザインプロジェクトにも関わりました。それとは別に、マレーシアで行われたいくつかのアートコンペティションにも関わりました。最も素晴らしい成果としては、国際アート&デザインコンペティション2017で2位に入賞した事で、それが私がここで学んでいる理由です。
研究分野での良いベースがあり、勤勉でアクティブでとても信頼でき、指示によく従いますが、ここで異なる何か、新しいデザイン、文化を学びたいです。全てが良い方向に行けばと思います。
Teh Kuan Yon
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Teh Kuan Yon

Nationality: Malaysian
Course: Fashion Design
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Sep. 4, 2017 - May 4, 2018

Accepting the first prize from Accademia Riaci began one of my excited journal in my life. Grewing up as a child I was so passionate with design and I decided to study Interior Design in The One Academy, Malaysia. After all, I found myself have another passionate into Fashion Design. I love to read the strory and concept behind of each single collection from my favorite fashion designer such as Irsis Van Herpen & Emilio Pucci. Fashion design is influenced by cultural and social attitudes, and has varied over time and place. Fashion design is the art of application of design and aesthetics or natural beauty to clothing and accessories. I am studying in Accademia Riaci in Florence Italy to began my journal for Fashion Design.

アカデミアリアチから最優秀賞をもらった事が、私の人生で一番エキサイティングな旅のひとつの始まりでした。子供の頃からデザインが好きだったので、マレーシアのThe One Academyでインテリアデザインを専攻しました。そしてその後、ファッションデザインへの情熱が生まれます。アイリス・バン・ハーパンやエミリオ・プッチといった、私の好きなデザイナーが創るコレクションの背景にあるストーリーやコンセプトを読む事が好きです。ファッションデザインは文化や社会状況に影響されますし、時や場所によって多様です。
ファションデザインはつまり、デザイン、美的センス、そして自然の美しさを衣服やアクセサリーに適用するアートです。
私はファッションデザインへの旅を始めるため、イタリアフィレンツェのアカデミアリアチで学んでいます。
Mihaela ZANEVA
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Mihaela ZANEVA

Nationality: Bulgaria
Course: Fashion Design
Program: Art Short Course
Period: Sep. 4, 2017 – Sep. 15, 2017

After studying in Bulgaria Scenography and Costume design, she wants very much to develop her knows and to create something fashionable. She wins the competition 2017 and start studying a short course in Florence, her dream – Fashion Design.
“The theater is one big, magic and artistic world, but the fashion is the real life.” So she wants to understand the real life here in Florence. She will create a collection with motives from her nationality and will develop in her country, Bulgaria.

ブルガリアで背景画法と衣装デザインを学んだ後、知識を深め、ファッショナブルなものを作りたいと強く思いました。2017年コンペティションで入賞し、夢であったファッションデザインをフィレンツェのショートコースで学び始めます。「演劇は大きなマジックであり芸術的な世界だが、ファッションはリアルな生活である。」ここフィレンツェでリアルな生活を学びたいです。自身のナショナリティーをモチーフにしたコレクションを創り、母国ブルガリアでそれを発展させていきたいです。
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Sharon Palihawadana

Nationality: Sri Lankan
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: Master Coures
Period: Sep. 4, 2017 – Apr. 28, 2018

She went through with a working experience as a foot ware and fashion designer in capacity of holding a special (B.A) degree of Art & Design with academic learning in one of the best university in Sri Lanka. During last four years she has exposed and inspired with several global trends, techniques, methods which related to shoe industry.
Since her childhood it is one for her dreams to be pursuing her masters in art and design. She applied to the international art and design competition 2017 and obtained second place in category of professional in art painting and drawing section.

スリランカでも最高の大学のうちのひとつで学び、アートとデザインの学位を得た能力を使い、靴とファッションデザインの仕事を経験しました。ここ4年間、靴産業に関わるグローバルなトレンドや、技術の中におり、それらにインスパイアされてきました。子供の頃からアートとデザインを職人から学ぶ事が夢でした。国際アート&デザインコンペティション2017に応募し、絵画とドローイング部門で第2位に入賞をしました。
Celine Goh Sining
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Celine Goh Sining

Nationality: Singaporean
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Sep. 4, 2017 – May. 4, 2018

Celine studied Fashion in Singapore and took a module in Jewellery Making and Design. She then found her passion in it and entered the Accademia Riaci Art Competition and was lucky enough to be selected.
She now studies Jewellery Making in the One Year Course and hopes to pursue her career in this field as a Jewellery Designer and Maker.

シンガポールでファッションを学び、ジュエリー制作とデザインの短期課程を受けました。そこでジュエリー作りに魅了され、アカデミアリアチのコンペティションに応募し、受賞しました。
今はジュエリーメイキングのワンイヤーコースで学んでいて、将来はジュエリー職人、デザイナーとしてのキャリアを積みたいと思っています。
/Moe_watanabe
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Moe Watanabe

Nationality: JAPAN
Course: English Language
Program: Summer Course
Period: Sep. 3, 2017 - Sep. 30, 2017

初めまして。私の名前は渡部萌です。サマーコースを使って1ヶ月間イタリアに滞在します。残り少ない大学生活の貴重な時間を使って勉強しに来ているので、一生懸命頑張りたいです!食べることが大好きなので色々な食べ物にチャレンジしようと思います。
Caterina Melidoni
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Caterina Melidoni

Nationality: Italy
Course: Shoe Making
Program: Avanzata Course
Period: Sep. 4, 2017 – Apr. 28, 2018

After a BA degree in Industrial Design at ISIA in Rome, she decided to move to Florence to learn the ancient and valuable art of shoe making. She always has been interested in design and making shoes . So she found out that Florence and Accademia Riaci would have been the perfect place for learning about.
She wants to gain knowledge about one of the most Italian famous and worldwide appreciated handcraft art. The craft of shoe making deserves to be handed down from one generation to another, to survive as a prestigious art.

国立デザイン大学ローマ校で工業デザインの文学士号を取得後、昔ながらの貴重な技術である靴制作を学ぶためにフィレンツェ行きを決意。ずっと靴デザインと靴制作に興味があったので、フィレンツェにあるアカデミアリアチへの入学を決めました。
イタリアで最も有名で、世界中から愛されている手作りの靴に関する知識を学びたいと思っています。イタリアの靴制作は後世に引き継がれていくべき技術であり、一流の芸術として残すべき大事な文化です。
Misa YOSHIDA
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Misa YOSHIDA

Nationality: Japan
Course: Graphic Design
Program: OneYear Course
Period: Oct. 31,2016-July 28,2017

高校を卒業後、語学と美術を学ぶ為にイタリアへ来ました。初めの半年間はシエナの語学専門学校に通いながらグラフィックデザインを学べる学校を探し、一度帰国をした後にアカデミアリアチへの入学を決めました。今までは絵画を中心に制作活動をしていたので、ルネッサンス期の芸術作品が溢れるフィレンツェでの生活はとても勉強になります。これまで培ってきた経験を生かし、今回は新たにグラフィックデザインについて学びを深めていきたいです。

I came to Italy right after I graduated from high school to study Italian language and art. I spent my first 6 months in Siena to study at an Italian language school. While I was there, I looked for a good school for graphic design. I went back to Japan once and decided to enroll Accademia Riaci. Because my main art field had always been painting & drawing, I have been learning a lot from the life in Florence surrounded by full of artworks from the Renaissance era. I look forward to learn further more about graphic design based on my past experience.
Lara BLEVI
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Lara Blevi

Nationality: South-African
Course: Shoe Making
Program: One-Year Atelier Course
Period: Sept 5, 2016-April 25, 2017

After Studying a BA degree in Fashion Design in South Africa, Lara decided that she would love to study further and focus on a specific direction in the fashion industry. During her studies, she followed an internship at a company where she was taught how to make and design handbags out of leather and exotic leather skins.

She knew instantly that she would love to study further and learn more about shoes and decided to come to Firenze, Italy, the most famous city to learn more of leather art and shoes! She found Accademia Riaci and knew that the shoe making course that they had to offer was exactly was she was looking for.

Here she wishes to learn the highest level of shoe making techniques and to be able to follow her dream to become a designer with the knowledge of not only fashion, but also the art of shoe and handbag design.

南アフリカでファッションデザインの文学士号を取得後、ファッション業界で目指す方向を定めるためにもっと学びを深めたいと思いました。企業インターンを経験した際には、外国製の皮革を使用したカバン制作とデザインを学びました。

すぐに靴制作を学びたいと思うようになり、靴制作や革工芸を学べる世界で最も有名な都市・フィレンツェ行きを決意。検討の結果、自分が探し求めていた内容の靴制作コースを提供するアカデミアリアチへの入学を決めました。

ここで最高レベルの靴制作技術を身につけ、ファッションのみならず靴やカバンの知識も兼ね備えたデザイナーになることが夢です。
Elda ARCETTI
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Elda Arcetti

Nationality: Italy
Course: Jewelry Design
Program: Art Short Course
Period: Sept. 5, 2016- Sept. 16, 2016

Il mio nome è Elda Arcetti, sono Ingegnere Civile, sempre mi sono dedicata a diversi Hobbies artigianali. Qualche anno fa ho cominciato ad studiare Oreficeria e da questo momento ho scoperto la mia vera passione.
Ho realizzato diversi corsi di Oreficeria a Caracas, Venezuela, ma Io cercavo un’Accademia per poter sviluppare studi più avanzati su Disegno di Gioielli e Incisione.
Ho cominciato a studiare un Programma di Gioielleria, de Disegno di Gioielli e Incisione all'Accademia Riaci a Firenze, Italia. Sto ricevendo lezioni di diversi professori che sono artigiani altamente qualificati, i quali manifestano una grande passione per l’arte della Oreficeria. La esperienza che sto vivendo, mi aiuterà a migliorare le mie tecniche e poter applicarle nel mio studio.

My name is Elda Arcetti, I am civil engineer and alway I had many and differets craft hobbies. Some years I started to studie Jewelry Making and form this moment, I discovered my real passion.
I have done many different courses of Jewelry Making in Caracas, Venezuela. I was looking for an academy to develop more advanced studies of Design and Etching.
I already started a Jewelry Making program, design of jewelry and etching at the Accademia di Riaci in Florece, Italy. I am taking classes with different teachers who are highly skilled craftsmen. They have shown to me a great passion for the art of the goldsmith. The experience I am living will help me improve techniques and apply them in my own workshop.


土木技師をしており、手作り工芸が趣味です。数年前にジュエリー制作に出会って以来、その魅力に取り付かれました。
これまでにカラカスとベネズエラでジュエリー制作を学んできました。今回、ジュエリーデザインとエッチングの学びを深める学校を探してここに辿り着きました。 アカデミアリアチでジュエリー制作とジュエリーデザイン、そしてエッチングのレッスンを、それぞれ高い技術をお持ちの先生方から教わっています。みなさん、金細工技術への熱い情熱をお持ちです。ここでの経験を通して技術を高め、自分の教室で活かしたいと思います。
Li SHIAU-TING
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Li SHIAU-TING

Nationality: Taiwan
Course: Shoe Making
Program: Atelier Course
Period: Sep. 4, 2017 – Apr. 27, 2018

Shiau-Ting, Li. Shoes designer from Taiwan.
After working in Taiwanese footwear industry for three and a half years, she came to Firenze to study shoes making course, the city which is famous for leather art and shoes.
Although she already has basic aesthetics and sketching technique background from university (B.A.), yet she hopes to extend her shoe-making skills here in Riaci. She believes designer can deliver their thoughts through their works, hoping to keep motivate people with her designs.

李曉婷,來自台灣的鞋類設計師。
在台灣鞋產業工作三年半之後,她決定到皮革之都-佛羅倫斯,學習製鞋技術。
大學主修產品工藝,擁有美學背景、好的品味及繪畫基礎。即便如此,仍期望到莉雅琪延伸自己在實作上的經驗。她相信,設計師能夠透過設計表達想法,希望能持續用創作感動身邊的人。

台湾の靴業界で靴デザイナーとして3年半経験を積んだ後、さらに学びを深めようと革工芸と靴で有名なここフィレンツェへやって来ました。
基本的な審美眼とスケッチ技術は大学(文学士号取得)で学んでいましたが、さらに靴制作の技術を磨くためにリアチ入学を決めました。「デザイナーの想いは、デザインを通して人々に届く」ことを信じ、自分のデザインで人々の心を動かしたいと願っています。
Masami ISHIZUKA
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Masami ISHIZUKA

Nationality: Japan
Course: Shoe Making
Program: Master Course
Period: Sept. 5,2016-Apr. 28,2017

日本では10年間ほど靴づくりとは関係のないお仕事をしていましたが、趣味としてずっと好きで続けていたのが革細工でした。休日には財布など小物をコツコツ作る毎日でした。そしてそこから派生して、この2年間は神戸にある靴学校に毎週通いました。自分が考えたものが形になっていくことが面白くて、休日は疲れていても靴作りが楽しくて仕方がありませんでした。とても時間がかかる作業ですが、出来上がりだけでなく、出来上がっていく様子がなんとも言えません。
一年ほど前から、思い切ってお仕事を辞め、本場イタリア・フィレンツェに革靴づくりを学びに行くことを決めました。今年の5月より4ヶ月間、語学学校でお世話になりイタリア語で何とか授業を受け始めました。まだまだ分からない事だらけですが、楽しみながら頑張りたいと思っています。

I worked in Japan for about 10 years but my former job had nothing to do with shoe making. I simply liked leather working as a hobby. I used to make small items such as leather wallets on my days off. For this past 2 years, I studied every week at a shoe making school in Kobe, Japan. I totally enjoyed the process of how my idea became actual shoes, so I kept making shoes on weekends even though I was tired from my weekday’s work. It takes a long time to make 1 pair of shoes, but I just love the shoe making process itself.
I quit my job 1 year ago and decided to come to Florence to study shoe making. I took Italian lessons for 4 months from this May, and I am now taking shoe making lessons in Italian. There is so much I need to learn now, but I hope to enjoy this learning experience.
 Hitomi MINE
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Hitomi MINE

Nationality: Japan
Course: Internship
Program: Internship
Period: Apr. 10,2016- Sept. 30, 2016

I used to work as a wedding planner in Japan. I decided to study abroad so I can learn oversea wedding planning. Besides studying hard, I’m currently enjoying the life in Italy very much.

日本でウェディングプランナーとして働いていました。日本だけではなく海外の結婚式も学びたいと思い留学を決意しました。今は勉強もしながらイタリア生活を堪能中です。
Yumi HAYASHI
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Yumi HAYASHI

Nationality: Japan
Course: Jewerly Making
Program: Summer Course
Period: July. 30,2016- Sept. 3, 2016

I am a student of Kansai university which is located in Osaka and I’m majoring commerce there.Graduating from my high school,I really wanted to enter a professional school to be a jewelrer though,instead, I chose the way to go to a university.But I had never give up my dream.
I have came to like jewerly since I was very young.Since my father bought a little piece of crystal for me,I started to collect jem stones.Now I really want to make my stones into jewelries because they will look more precious than being just by themselves.I believe that all beautiful things would make people happy.Also,I’m super delighted if I could succeded in making someone’s smile by my handmade.

私は大阪にある関西大学の学生で、専攻は商学です。高校を卒業した後の進路としてジュエリー製作の専門学校に行きたかったのですが、結局大学に進学することにしましたが、それでもなお、ジュエラー(ジュエリー職人)になることをあきらめませんでした。
私がジュエリーを好きになったのは本当に幼いころです。小さな水晶のカケラを父が私に買ってくれたときから、私の宝石集めは始まりました。今では、集めたコレクションをジュエリーにしたいと思っています。宝石そのものを持つよりもジュエリーにしたほうが、さらに美しいと思うからです。綺麗なものは、なんでも、人を幸せにすると信じています。私が作ったジュエリーで誰かを笑顔にできたら本当に嬉しいです。
Shuri Matsunaka
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Shuri Matsunaka

Nationality: Japan
Course: Shoe Making
Program: Art Short Course
Period: (Sept. 01,2015-) Mar. 21,2016- July 15, 2016

大学時代にファッションデザインを勉強し、その後5年間社会人を経験したのち、靴作りを勉教する為にアカデミアリアチへ。
日本での靴作りの経験は無く、去年の9月から7ヶ月間のショートコースをスタート。
基礎からオリジナルデザインのシューズ制作まで学んだのち、さらに技術を学ぶ為延長。
Natsuko Yamauchi
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Natsuko Yamauchi

Nationality: Japan
Course: Art History
Program: Summer Course
Period : Jun.6,2016-Jul 2,2016

西洋美術史の中でも特にイタリア・ルネサンスに興味があり、芸術の都フィレンツェで実物の絵画に触れながらルネサンス期の美術史を勉強しています。
教会や美術館に飾られている絵画を中心に、その絵画の意味や面白さを伝えていきたいと思います。
よろしくお願いいたします。
I have a strong interest in the art history of Italian Renaissance. I came to Florence to appreciate historical artworks in person to learn more about the Italian Renaissance.
I will focus mostly on the paintings and drawings displayed in churches and museums, and report their meanings and interesting points.
Christine Lesperance
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Christine Lesperance

Nationality: American
Course: shoe design and making
Program: One year
Period : Apr.25,2016-July 29,2016

After briefly studying Fashion Design at the Arts Institute in Miami, Christine came to Florence to study shoe design/making which was her real passion. At Accademia Riaci, she began her Shoe Design course with Professor Andrea Roth, a one-time designer for the Ferragamo shoe brand. In the design course, Christine was taught all of the design elements for creating beautiful footwear. She also learned how to balance creativity with technical skills. Upon completion of the design course, she was excited to move on to Shoe Making which is taught by Mr. Angelo.
John SHEPHERD
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John Shepherd

Nationality: Canadian
Course: shoe design and making
Program: Summer Course
Period : May 9,2016-Jun. 3,2016, Jun. 6, 2016-Jun.17,2016

I was born in Vancouver, Canada. Leatherwork and shoemaking has been an interest of mine for a long time. Although I have been making shoes for a number of years, I came to Accademia Riaci to improve my skills in both shoemaking and design. My plan is to learn as much as I can here in Europe before returning to Vancouver to create a label, and start a business making shoes.
Amira Essa
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Amira Essa

Nationality: Egypt
Course: Shoe design and making
Program: Atelier
Period: Jan.11,2016- July,2016

After graduation from business administration i have decided to combine my studies with my all time passion “shoes”, so i joined accademia Riaci to learn all the techniques about shoes design and making to follow my dream of having my own shoe line.
Hyoungki LEE
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Hyoungki LEE

Nationality: Korea
Course: Shoe Making
Program: Atelier One-Year
Period: Sept 07,2015-Apr.22,2016

Ho studiato le belle arti in corea.
Mi piacciono le scarpe tradizionali da molto tempo.
Penso che le scarpe su misura tradizionale e' un lavoro di valore artistico,
Voglio diventare artigiano artista delle scarpe su misura che posso soddisfare proprio io e tutti gli uomini.
Studiero' a fare le scarpe divertente alla bella citta firenze.
Rion SASA
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Rion SASA

Nationality: Japan
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: One-Year
Period: Sept 07,2015-Apr.22,2016

イタリアのルネサンス美術に関心があり、留学しに来ました。フィレンツェは町中が美術に溢れているので、直に触れて少しでも多くのことを吸収したいです。また、イタリアならではの生活も楽しんでいこうと思います。
 Marian De la Madrid Fernandez
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Marian De la Madrid Fernandez

Nationality: Mexican
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: Master Course
Period: Sept. 7, 2015 - Apr. 22, 2016

I’m Marian and I studied Business Administration. Since I was a child I liked to paint and draw, and during my degree I realized my dream. I decided to come to Italy because it is known as the cradle of art. For me it ‘s a big opportunity to be in Italy and to study painting and Drawing.
Mi nombre es Marian y yo estudié Administración de empresas. Durante mi carrera me di cuenta que me gustaba mucho la pintura y el dibujo, gracias a las clases extracurriculares que llevé y decidí ser artista. Desde que soy niña me gusta mucho pintar y dibujar y solía hacerlo con mayor frecuencia. Para mi estar estudiando ahora en Italia es una gran oportunidad pues es mejor estudiar en el país donde es considerado la cuna del arte.
 Kit Leng VONG
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JACQUELINE VONG

Nationality: Portugal
Course: Art Management
Program: Master Course
Period : Sep.7,2015-Apr.22,2016

I got a Bachelor Degree in English Communications in University of Macau. I’m a free-lance dancer and choreographer. I was facing a turning point in my artistic development, I would like to take a step forwards towards my career ambition, and furthermore I’ve been impressed and inspired by western influences while expanding my individual artistic practices. As a result I’ve decided to come to Italy to undertake the Art Management Master Course.
 Yueh-Ping Chen
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Yueh-Ping Chen (Bonnie)

Nationality: Taiwan
Course: Interior Design
Program: Atelier 1year Course
Period: Sept 07,2015-Apr.22,2016

After received a business degree in Supply Chain Management in US, I went back to Taiwan working as a buyer for 5 years. But then realized that my true passion lay with Interior Design. Therefore, I chose Accademia Riaci to be the school, which I believed it would help me to establish the fundamental design concept and aesthetic views in Interior Design.
我在美國拿到供應鏈管理的學士學位後回台灣擔任採購的職位五年. 但是在後面的兩年我深刻地感受到採購不是我想要的職業而是室內設計. 所以我選擇了Accademia Riaci來學習設計的理念和美感的培養,我相信在就學的這段時間,我可以從這間學校學到很多的東西.
Eri Hosokawa
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Eri Hosokawa

Nationality: Japanese
Course: Restoration of Paintings
Program: Internship Program
Period : Jun. 12, 2017 - Jun. 8, 2018

To add more practical experience in my career, I decided to study in Florence, the home of restoration work. I wish to improve my painting restoration techniques by experiencing various types of restoration works as well as learning the latest restoration techniques. I am looking forward to letting you know about my daily life in Florence and my weekend visits to churches, museums, and so on.

より実践的な経験を積むために、修復の都フィレンツェで学ぶことにしました。多くの事例に触れ技術の向上を目指し、最新の処置法や素材などもしっか り勉強していきたいと思います。こちらでの生活の様子やイベント、週末に訪れる教会や美術館などもお伝えしていきたいと思います。宜しくお願いします。
 Yihan ZHANG
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Yihan ZHANG

Nationality: Chinese
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: Short Course
Period: Mar. 2, 2015 - Jun. 26, 2015

emilia-asanza
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Emilia Asanza

Nationality: Ecuadorian
Course: Jewelry Design, Jewelry Making
Program: One-Year Course
Period: Sept. 8, 2014 - Apr. 24, 2015

She studied jewelry making in Ecuador for 3 years, and came to Italy to study new techniques of Jewelry. She chose Italy because Italy is the cradel of arts and place with great artists. She’d also like to learn more about culture, gastronomy and Italian people.
Avika Kateprajak
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Avika Kateprajak

Nationality: Thai
Course: Bag Making
Program: 1year Course
Period: 2014/9/7 - 2015/4/22

I have my own little brand in Thailand, I have seriously realized that I have to improve the quality of my products and the professional skills. Italy immediately came into my head as It is well known for leather product.Where can I learn from the best.
 HsiuYaChang
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Hsiu Ya Chang

Nationality: Taiwan
Course: Bag Making
Program: Master 1year Course
Period: Sept.8,2014 - Apr. 24,2015

昨年、カバン制作一年コースを勉強して、 さらにカバンの技術を身につけたくなり、二年目はマスターコースを選びました。 将来もカバン作りの仕事がしたいので、ファッションとしてのカバンだけではなく、フィレンツェでしか学べないいろんな特別な革技術も学びたいです。
從去年開始學習了一年的皮包製作課程後,由於想要再更磨練技術,於是報名了第二年的碩士課程,將來也想要從事皮包製作的相關工作,不僅是流行性的皮包,也想要多學習更多只有在佛羅倫斯才能學習到的特別技術
i-ChenChou
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Yi-Chen Chou

Nationality: Taiwan
Course: Shoe Making
Program: Master 1year Course
Period: Sept.8,2014-Apr. 24,2015

With medical background specializing in biomechanics of lower extremity, Yi-Chen Chou is interested in producing bespoke shoes for both general population and people with special needs. By taking the entry level of shoe making course last year at Florence, she has now equipped with the fundamental skills of shoemaking, and would like to learn more advanced shoemaking techniques as well as to integrate the gained knowledge onto prospective orthopedic shoes using customized lasts through her second year.
Yukari Nakai
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Yukari Nakai

Nationality: Japan
Course: Bag Making
Program: Atelier 1year Course
Period : Sept.8,2014 - Apr.24,2015

2014年9月から2015年4月まで、バッグメイキングについて学びます。 カバンの基礎やフィレンツェの様子など、写真を通して皆さんに伝えていきたいと思います。よろしくお願いします。
 Natasha Cigarroa
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Natasha Cigarroa

Nationality: USA
Course: Painting and Drawing
Program: Summer Course
Period: July 7,2014 - July 31,2014

She has taken a 1 year of art classes in USA and came to Italy to brush up her skills utilizing her summer holidasy!
Thacha
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Thacha R.

Nationality: Thai
Course: Bag Making
Program: Master course in Bag Making
Period: Feb.24,2014 - Dec.12,2014

Miss Thacha, after studying various techniques and a unique style in her country from a trainer who graduated at Accademia Riaci, she decided to go to our school to attend our Master course in Bag Making. “I consider Florence as the heart of leather art where not only big industry and traditional artisanship is flourished, but also a place where I can learn and absorb everything around me, keeping my motivation and creativity high all the time”.
She also attended a semester course in Italian Language at ABC de’ Conti.
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Worapan Punnachaiya

Nationality: Thai
Course: Bag Making
Program: Master Course
Period: Oct.14,2013 - Sept.26,2014

He got BA degree in Industrial Design in Thailand, and after doing internship in leather laboratory in Bangkok, he decided to come to Italy in order to specialize in bag making, especially on leather curving and decoration holes.
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Jude Zaccheus

Nationality: Singapore
Course: Leather Art
Program: One-year Course
Period: Jan.13,2014 – July 31,2014

Jude, studeid got a degree in Business, but he always had passion for leather crafts and has been practicing leather art locally, but then he decided to come to Italy to learn from the best, to follow his dream to start his own leather product brand of unique style of design, and in future to run a small school.
HYUNJIN KIM
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Hyunjin KIM

Nationality: Korea
Course: Shoe Making
Program: 1year COURSE
Period: Oct.14,2013 - June 6,2014

After studying Oriental painting in South Korea, she came to Italy to study shoes in which she was interested in since her childhood.
Sh first studied shoe design at Polimoda, and then decided to join Accademia Riaci to focus on the techniques of shoe making.
She is now studying under skilled artisan in Florence, and she decided to extend her shoe making corse for another year to deepen the knowledge and achieve higher level of shoe making techniques, to follow her future dream of opening her own atelier.
S.K.
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S.K.

Nationality: Finland
Course: Jewelry Making
Program: 1year ATELIER COURSE
Period: Oct.14,2013 - June 6,2014

She completed her BA degree in Fine Arts in 2011. Having studied sculpture, photographing, stone cutting, lost wax casting,electroforming and contemporary jewellery, she decided to follow her interest and focus on more traditional goldsmithing techniques. She came to Florence, the most famous city of art and craftmanship in Italy, to study jewelry making and also attended to courses specialized in hand engraving and Florentine fret saw piercing with highly skilled rofessors.

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Assistant Reports

Constance Schürch
Reporter
Constance Schürch

Nationality: Chile
Course: Jewelry Making
Assistant
Period: Sep. 2017- Aug. 2018

Después de recibir mi titulo universitario en Diseño de Ambientes y Objetos y un post-diploma en iluminación, trabajé para el Gobierno de Chile diseñando y coordinando las ferias internacionales y posteriormente como Project manager para la Cámara chileno- alemana de Comercio e Industria. Descubrí el mundo de la joyería a través de una búsqueda personal, la cual me llenó de satisfacciones al poder expresarme a través del metal.
Participé en el Concurso Internacional de Arte y Diseño de la Accademia Riaci, al cual postulé con un collar de cobre obteniendo el segundo lugar, motivo por el cual decidí seguir mi pasión en Italia.

After receiving my degree in Spaces and Objects Design and a post-diploma in Lighting Design, I worked as for 4 years as International fairs designer for the Chilean Goverment and as Project Manager for the Chilean- German chamber of commerce and Industry. I arrived into the jewelry field for personal research , which brought me complete satisfaction expressing myself through the metal.
I applied into the Accademia Riaci International Art & Design competition with a copper necklace to represent my country, obtaining a second place. That was the principal reason that helped me follow my true passion.


空間物体デザインの学位と照明デザインのポストグラデュエート・ディプロマを取得した後、4年間に渡ってチリ政府で国際博覧会のデザイナーと商工会議所のプロジェクトマネジャーを担当。個人的なリサーチをきっかけに興味を持ったジュエリー分野では、特に金属で作品表現することに満足感を覚えます。
アカデミアリアチ主催の国際アート&デザインコンペティションで銅を用いて作ったネックレスが2位に入賞したことで、自身の情熱が赴く道を進んでいます。
Emi Ota
Reporter
Emi Ota

Nationality: Japan
Course: Internship
Program: Internship
Period: Sept 1,2016- Sept 30,2017

アカデミアリアチでカメラマン兼アシスタントをしています。
日本で写真の仕事を辞めて、イタリアのレストランで働いてみたい夫についてきてジェラテリアのインターシップをしていました。
が、その後イタリアで写真の仕事の可能性を感じ、改めて色々と挑戦してみているところです。
カッフェが好きなのでバール巡りをよくしています。
役立つようなイタリア生活情報、学校情報をお伝えしていきます。

I am an intern photographer and assistant at Accademia Riaci.
I quit my job as a photographer in Japan and came here with my husband who wanted to work at a restaurant in Italy. I took a Gelato Internship Course at Accademia Riaci meanwhile.
After my new challenge, however, I began to think that there was more possibility in the photography field in Italy so I decided to go back to my area of expertise and restart.
I love coffee, so I enjoy visiting coffee bars in and around town.
I hope I can let you know useful and helpful Italian daily-life and school information in my reports.
Momoko MIYAZAWA
Reporter
Momoko MIYAZAWA

Nationality: Japan
Course: Internship
Program: Internship
Period: Jul. 2,2015- Jun. 3,2016

アカデミアリアチのアシスタントをしています。
日本人の旦那さん共々インターン中で、フィレンツェから電車で1時間30分ほど離れたアレッツォのそのまた田舎に住んでいます。都会では味わえないイベントや食べ物、友達の事、家に入り浸っている野良猫「黒さん」の事、そして学校での事を発信していこうと思います。
 Mio MIYAZAKI
Reporter
Mio MIYAZAKI

Nationality: Japan
Course: Internship
Program: Internship
Period: Jul. 1,2015- Jun. 30,2016

アカデミアリアチのアシスタントをしています。
学校内の授業風景や、学生さんの日常生活、フィレンツェで起こるいろんな出来事をお伝えしていきたいと思います!
Francis
Reporter
Francis Waplinger

Country: U.S.A.
Course: Shoemaking
Assistant

Mr. Waplinger began his training in Italy in 2014 under the tutelage of Accademia Riaci's maestro Angelo Imperatrice, followed by an apprenticeship with famed Florentine shoemaker Roberto Ugolini.

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Lesson Reports

morita
Reporter
Morita

Nationality: Japan
Course: Shoe Making
Assistant

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Zarina Kurashova
Reporter
Zarina Kurashova

Course: Graphic design and Illustration
Period:Sept 10,2015-Oct.24,2015

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At Accademia Riaci, we are recruiting Course Reporters from our students. The students who are chosen to become Course Reporters are given 10 % of the tuition as their scholarship fee.
The Reporters who have submitted excellent reports will have his or her profile posted on our school website for the next 5 years as an alumnae and will be able to connect with their business chancesafter their graduation.

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