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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.

Dec. 12, 2014 | Posted in Reports, Shoemaking, Living in Florence , | Tags:, Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course: Shoemaking

Shoe Making 7.12.14 : Assistant Report 9

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A beautiful day in Florence!

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The German Christmas market has opened in Piazza Santa Croce. The market happens every year in December. The market is filled with food and merchandise. My favorite at the market is the slow roasted pork and mulled wine.

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Two beautiful horses pulling a carriage around the market.

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New lasting pincers from Minke, such a wonderful tool, also very important in the shoemaking process. Minke has a great selection of shoemaking tools, some of which can be very difficult to find, even in Italy.


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