The School of Contemporary _High Craftsmanship_ and _Arts_ in Solomeo

At least until a few years ago, a young man or woman would be reluctant to tell their friends that they were employed in a field that required manual work. Something was preventing them from seeing and realising the true value and the creativity of their hands and eyes, despite the fact that all young Italians have one essential quality in common: a rare spirit of adaptation, both in Italy and abroad.

## To prevent our youth from forsaking our heritage, Brunello Cucinelli decided to establish the School of Contemporary High Craftsmanship and Arts in Solomeo, drawing inspiration from the great visionaries John Ruskin and William Morris, with their Arts and Crafts movement.

A building in the classical style was specially constructed for the School of Solomeo and some rooms in the castle, which until recently housed the company's workshops, have been converted into classrooms.

The artisans of tomorrow have been trained here for several years already: they are learning the different arts and crafts that were once the glory of Italian creativity.

Here technology is not banned, but it is there to serve the hands and the eyes of our artisans. As it was the case for the workshops from the past, here crafts are taught in a practical manner under the guide of a master: Pattern Making and Women’s Tailoring, Cutting and Men’s Tailoring, Mending and Linking, Horticulture, Gardening and Masonry.

By attending these courses for 8 hours a day maximum and by receiving their monthly scholarship, students engage daily with learning craftsmanship in its highest artistic and creative sense. This is complemented by sessions dedicated to various subjects that support future entrepreneurship, providing the necessary tools to approach the job market consciously and nurturing the aspirations of the 'artisans of tomorrow.' Through a comprehensive training path, students can understand and appreciate the real value of craftsmanship as an art form, becoming enthusiastic about it and feeling no longer embarrassed to talk about their job, because they are excited about it. And the benefit is not only theirs to enjoy, as it goes hand in hand with the glorious revival of our craftsmanship, giving moral and economic dignity to artisanal work.

**Applications are open** You can apply for the courses organized at The School of Contemporary High Craftsmanship and Arts in Solomeo for the following subjects:

* **Fashion Master: Pattern Making and Women’s Tailoring** (three-year course) * **Men’s Tailoring** (three-year course) * **Linking** (one-year course) * **Knitwear Mending** (one-year course) * **Knitting** (one-year course) * **Ironing** (one-year course)

**For applications:**

**For more information:** [info@sfcu.it](mailto:info@sfcu.it) Tel. 075/582741 (9:00AM - 1:00PM, 2:00PM - 5:00PM)