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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.

Mar. 26, 2015 | Posted in Reports, Shoemaking, Living in Florence , | Tags:, Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course: Shoemaking

Living in Florence (Shoe Making) 15.3.20 : Assistant Report 20

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A horse and carriage in Piazza Santo Spirito.

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Street art in Florence.

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A new juice and smoothie place in Florence called Shake Café.

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A lovely display at a local plant vendor.

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More plants!


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