Under the Tuscan sun Emma Pickering and Marina Russo have joined forces to offer a rewarding creative experience to all those passionate or curious to discover this versatile craft with a five-night retreat near Lucca. 

A captivating Victorian manor house is the perfect setting for a unique 4-day workshop, where a talented and passionate team guides guests through the art of corset-making.

An enchanting villa dating back to the 1600s in a historic market town surrounded by lush green hills. The homeplace of Luisa Donati is the perfect setting to explore the wondrous surroundings and two fascinating age-old crafts: rust printing and woad dyeing.