ITALIAN CONTEMPORARY FILIGREE COURSE
Private or group lessons
Upcoming date for group course: November 14-16th, 2025
Filigree is one of the most ancient and fascinating goldsmithing techniques: archaeological finds in Mesopotamia attest to its existence as early as 3000 BC.
This course not only teaches the knowledge of a centuries-old process, but also provides the tools to create unique pieces designed for the contemporary world.
The teacher is
VALENTINA CAPRINI
Verona, Italy
Valentina Caprini has learnt the filigree technique from the Campo Ligure artisans, in Genoa. This small village is one of the most active and important places for this special kind of workmanship.
Valentina blends the traditional technique with the contemporary one, fundamental to create unique and original pieces.
She teaches her Contemporary Filigree Course all around the world, in fact, she has been traveling in Europe, Asia and American lately both as a Conceptual Jewelry and Italian Filigree teacher in goldsmith schools and Universities and as a Goldsmith technique and Design advisor for private companies.