Ideas, materials and craftsmanship
Stories, materials and inspiration from the Artesole workshop. A space dedicated to the culture of hand-decorated ceramised lava stone.
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A route of around 8 hours for a maximum of 10–12 participants: Milo, Sant’Alfio’s Mother Church, the Hundred Horse Chestnut, Giarre, Riposto and Artesole. Landscapes, legends, crafts and Etna flavours for eastern Sicily itineraries, including the area around Taormina.
Read the articleAn experiential route following Etna basalt, visiting the Artesole workshop and personally decorating a lava stone object.
Read the articleFrom farming to craftsmanship, Giarre’s local excellence tells the story of Mount Etna. Artesole transforms lava stone into art and design.
Read the articleAn experiential itinerary between Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, exploring lava flows, villages, basalt architecture, local flavours and the artistic processing of lava stone.
Read the articleThe life, reviews, exhibitions and works of Master Giuseppe Sorbello, founder of Artesole and an interpreter of ceramised lava stone.
Read the articleFrom Giuseppe Sorbello’s childhood on the slopes of Mount Etna to the birth of Artesole: a journey through painting, craftsmanship and majolica lava stone.
Read the articleBetween Mount Etna and the Ionian Sea, Giarre is a town deeply connected with craftsmanship, creativity and the transformation of raw materials provided by Sicily.
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