From a material choice to an everyday object
A wallet is a manageable project because its purpose is familiar: it needs to hold what you carry, feel comfortable in your hand and fit the way you use it. Those everyday requirements become interesting design decisions when you make the object yourself. Consider colour, finish and the details available in the workshop before settling on a combination. Looking closely at the material also helps you understand why different leather goods can feel so different in shops, even when their shapes appear similar. The workshop turns that observation into a practical activity.
Learning through a guided making process
You create the wallet from scratch with guidance, so the experience is more involved than simply personalising a ready-made souvenir. Listen to the explanation of each step and ask to see a technique again if needed. Working carefully is part of the pleasure; the aim is to understand the sequence and produce an object that feels like your own. With a small number of participants, the setting suits couples, friends and solo travellers who prefer an intimate activity to a large demonstration. You do not need to arrive with a professional design vocabulary to enjoy making informed choices.
Give the workshop its own space in the day
A hands-on session works best when you are not watching the clock for a museum admission immediately afterwards. Plan a relaxed arrival and keep your belongings compact enough to stay out of the working area. If manual dexterity, visual needs or a particular access requirement may affect participation, describe it to the organiser before booking so they can explain the setup. Afterwards, ask about caring for the finished wallet and how the material may change with use. That conversation helps turn the object into something practical, rather than a souvenir that remains unused once you return home.
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How to get there
From the train station
Firenze Santa Maria Novella
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is the reference railway station for this experience. You can continue into the centre on foot, but the right route depends on the meeting address: tours do not always start at the attraction you will visit. Save the full address from your voucher and plan the walk before boarding your train. Arrange luggage storage separately when necessary; arriving with a suitcase can complicate check-in and the visit that follows. The workshop is at Garbage’En on Borgo degli Albizi, near Piazza San Pier Maggiore. From Santa Maria Novella, walk across the historic centre towards that street. Confirm the exact entrance and street number directly with the organiser before travelling, and follow the final address on your voucher; the shop name is the most useful landmark when you approach.
From the airport
Firenze Peretola
From Florence Peretola Airport, tram T2 provides a connection to the central area and the station neighbourhood. Consult GEST to choose the most suitable stop and check that day’s service, then walk to the address on your voucher. Do not assume that the airport transfer is included in the experience. For a departure at a fixed time, leave a comfortable margin after landing, particularly when you need to collect checked luggage.
Always check the meeting point on your voucher: it may vary by the option booked. Check timetables and connections again before travelling.
Before you go
- Think about the colours and everyday use you want from the wallet before selecting your materials.
- Ask about the workspace and any practical assistance you need before the session, especially for detailed manual tasks.
- Leave time at the end to understand how to look after your finished leather object.
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