The Batik process with Chiara Leto and Mia LaRocca
Jun
1

The Batik process with Chiara Leto and Mia LaRocca

A three hour workshop exploring the natural plant dyes and beeswax.


Join us in the setteuarciate studio to study the batik process with Chiara of CasaChora and beekeeper, Mia LaRocca.

Batik is a method that uses beeswax to create reliefs on textiles. We will work with beeswax harvested from Mia’s apiary in the Majella.

Chiara is an artist that works predominantly with natural pigments and plant dyes. We will be using indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) to create our own.


For more information and to reserve your spot, please email setteuarciate@gmail.com or DM @mialarocca on Instagram.


Space is limited. Guests leave with the textile that they created during the workshop.

Sample program:

9:30 - 10:00am - meeting in the studio

10:00am - Introduction to Batik, beeswax and indigo

11:00am - 13:00 - Studio time guided by Chiara

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Open studio: Chiara Leto
Jun
2
to Jun 6

Open studio: Chiara Leto

Pass through sotto la finest’, under the window, to see Chiara and Mia working in the studio.

Vico I San Francesco, 15 — Pacentro

As a part of her artist residency, Chiara will be collaborating with Mia to create a unique piece inspired by her time in Pacentro.

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Long lunch x Casa Chora
Jun
7

Long lunch x Casa Chora

A long lunch at home with Chiara and Mia.

Mia and Chiara are preparing a spring menu inspired by the elements of CasaChora and setteuarciate. This meal is a celebration and culmination of Chiara’s time in Pacentro.

We will gather around the table in the embrace of Chiara and Mia’s artwork.


Sample menu

Antipasto and welcome drink

Primo

Secondo

Dolce

Beverage pairing

For more information and to reserve your spot, please email setteuarciate@gmail.com or DM @mialarocca on Instagram. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies before the event.

Space is limited.

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Hide tanning with Francesca Farris
Apr
26
to Apr 27

Hide tanning with Francesca Farris

For more information and to make a reservation, please DM @mialarocca or email setteuarciate@gmail.com.

April 26 — Down by the riverside with hides.

9:30 - 10:00: meet at the setteuarciate workshop — Vico I San Francesco, 15 — we will walk 30 minutes downhill to the river with our hides.


13:00 - 14:00 lunch break - lunch is not provided but you can bring a picnic lunch and we can enjoy a meal together.

14:30 - 16:00: Discussing different materials we can collect and use to tan the hides.

April 27 — A day in the workshop, studying different methods of tanning hides.

9:30 - 10:00: meet at the setteuarciate workshop — Vico I San Francesco, 15 — we will offer a quick summary of what we learned on day one

10:30 - 12:45: stretching and scraping hides — this is a hands on moment of the day

13:00 - 14:30: option lunch at Alla Casa Vecchia*

15:00 - 17:00: open studio — workshop participants are free to explore more time with hides and enfleurage

We will be preparing both goat and sheep hides for the tanning process.

Please dress comfortable and be prepared to be outside for the entirety of the activities.

You can choose to join us for one day or both days. Space is limited so please confirm your spot.

*Optional: Group reservation to share a meal at Alla Casa Vecchia on Sunday, April 27 - price of meal not included in ticket but it will be a special discount for those participating in the workshop.

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Beeswax workshop at Enoteca Marilu
Dec
15

Beeswax workshop at Enoteca Marilu

render: a creative study of honey bees

This winter meet me at Enoteca Marilu in San Miniato to appreciate the alchemy of honey bees through candle making. Beeswax captures sunshine and has the power to render that which is dark, light. We will work with 100% pure beeswax sourced from apiaries in Abruzzo and Tuscany. You will leave with a set of hand dipped taper candles. 

While we dip our candles we will guide you deeper into the world of honey bees through a wine and honey pairing led my sommelier Marco Lami and beekeeper Luca of Lighea, followed by a shared meal prepared by Emiko Davies.

All skill levels are welcome, all materials are provided.

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