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Exploring Pigments and Gold Leaf on Metal with Lucia Massei at Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School 2026

Workshop  /  Technics  /  06 Feb 2026  -  08 Feb 2026
Published: 20.01.2026
Necklace: Absolut red by Lucia Massei.Red glass, silver, pigments. 2011Unique piece. Lucia Massei
Necklace: Absolut red, 2011
Red glass, silver, pigments
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Intro
Introduction to colors & pigments. Demonstration of various coloring techniques on metal: hot acrylics, pigments and their application, mixed media, chemical thinners and natural adhesives, rolling mill stamping, and Keum-Boo (flame gilding).
Realization of many-colored samples using piments and gold leaf application on silver/copper/brass/iron..
Dates: 6 to 8 February 2026.
Fri: 17– 19 pm.
Sat-Sun: 10-13 am, 2-5 pm.
Price: 600 €
Level: Basic Jewellery
All the materials (Pigments, gold and silver leaf) are included in the price


About the teacher:
Lucia Massei studied jewellery and painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence and achieved meaningful experiences as a freelance designer in the fields of classic jewellery and fashion accessories. In 1998 she co-founded Alchimia. Today she is the Director of the School. As a jewellery artist, she had exhibited her work in galleries of contemporary art and design in international contexts. Believing in the potential of every individual, and the power of Art, Massei as acting director of Alchimia, has been supporting students and staff in exploring and strengthening their creativity, encouraging their self-expression, providing them with the right space and environment, as well as guiding them towards new possibilities and directions throughout their carrier through her courses.