UMBRIAN CERAMICS: From Etruria through Novecento & Today
March 30 – APRIL 6, 2025
Spend a week at the Civitella Ranieri Castle in Umbertide, Italy while going on a deep dive into the history and craft of Umbrian ceramics with Rob Raphael.
The world has long been fascinated by the history of Italian Ceramics. Civitella Ranieri is situated in the heart of Umbria, a region at the center of unique historical and contemporary ceramics production. Led by Rob Raphael, a 2018 NEA Ceramics Fellow to Civitella Ranieri, the tour will focus on the sites in Umbria, with excursions to nearby Tuscany and Emilia Romagna. During and after his fellowship, Raphael became deeply interested in the many traditions of ceramics in the area. Drawing from his own artistic practice and research, Raphael has crafted a fascinating and comprehensive journey through the world of ceramics in and around Umbria.
This tour will provide an inside look at the diverse traditions of Italian ceramics of the region, through museums, history and direct engagement with contemporary local artisans. For more details about the schedule and site visits, see this PDF.
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Join us for this remarkable journey!
Trip costs:Â
$4,200 tour fee covers all excursion and entry fees, staff and tour guides’ work, and room & board for seven days at the Castle. This includes an apartment with a kitchenette, bedroom, bathroom, and studio, lunch and dinner each day, and access to all common spaces. Breakfast is not included.
Travel costs are not included in the tour fee.
To Join:
Please email juliette@civitella.org to request a spot. Availability is limited.
Faculty: Rob Raphael
