IDEART
Inside a Castelli Maiolica Workshop
Follow clay from shaping to painting inside Antonio Di Francesco’s artisan workshop in Castelli.
EXPERIENCE OVERVIEW
Inside the World of IDEART
Antonio Di Francesco grew up in Castelli, a town whose identity has been shaped by ceramics for centuries.
After learning the craft from an early age and working within the local ceramic tradition, he founded IDEART in Castelli in 2009.
Inside the workshop, the entire process comes together — from shaping the clay to painting the finished surface — connecting historic techniques with objects made for contemporary life.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE
A curated insider experience.
Step Inside a Working Workshop
Enter a real artisan space in Castelli and see how a ceramic object moves through the different stages of production.
From Clay to Form
Discover the skill behind shaping and throwing clay, where proportion, pressure and the artisan’s hand determine the form before decoration begins.
Watch Decoration Take Shape
See how color and brushwork transform the surface and give each piece its individual character through the language of Castelli maiolica.
Tradition, Reinterpreted
Explore how historic decorative traditions can live alongside contemporary objects, functional pieces and new interpretations of the craft.
WHY THIS EXPERIENCE MATTERS
Clay. Hand. Castelli.
Castelli is not simply a place where ceramics are sold.
It is a place where ceramic knowledge has been transmitted, practiced and reinterpreted across generations.
- Clay shaped by the artisan’s hand.
- Techniques passed down across generations.
- A living connection between craft and Castelli.
Entering a workshop such as IDEART makes that continuity visible: clay, hand, technique and place become part of the same story.
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Location & Practical Details
Location
Castelli, Teramo — Abruzzo
Duration
On request
Languages
On request
Ideal for:
Art and design lovers, travelers interested in Italian craftsmanship, ceramics, artisan workshops and the cultural heritage of Castelli.