Blending Newsletter June/July 2014

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ISSUE 4 - YEAR 4 | PALAZZI/FUA | JUNE/JULY 2014

Design by Nicole Ciccone

Design by Samantha Celek

BREAKING NEWS

DIVA STUDENTS DESIGN WINE LABELS

by Blending Staff

Two DIVA visual communication students were recently named the winners of a wine label design project in collaboration with the wine producer Azienda Agricola Vinicollina Tesini located in the Veneto Region.

Samantha Celek and Nicole Ciccone created the front and back labels selected by the producer for the next phase of product packaging development.

Photo courtesy of DIVA

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The project was commissioned by David Tesini, owner of Azienda Agricola Vinicollina Tesini. The company produces in the wine denomination DOCG ConeglianoValdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, and the geographic area of reference is in the running to become the first viticulture-specific world heritage site of UNESCO. The design students analyzed and created a potential bottle and label presentation of a Brut-style prosecco (fa' BRIO) and a rosĂŠ spumante (Lila, after David's granddaughter) that the company is developing for the US wine market.

The Visual Communication course involved was split into two working groups by Prof. Ivka Markovic. Each group was assigned a distinct project the wine label project and a city logo project. The subdivision allowed for the groups to critique each other in order to keep projects fresh, interesting, and engaging for the entire class.

Andrea Hringsdottir, Brian Potopowicz, Nicole Ciccone, Samantha Celek, and Yuchi Chen began with very

personal interpretations of the products. The students were guided by Prof. Markovic in order to present an increased diversity to the client and, upon client feedback, they continued with an in-depth exploration of the design. After the first draft phase and positive client feedback, students easily moved into the second phase of editing and revision. Interaction with Mr. Tesini took place digitally due to his location in the US. The class organized their designs with explanatory statements accompanied by graphic elements and layout to further assist with the interpretation of proposals.

Prof. Markovic states that the two winners "gave very different solutions but knew the market, thanks to their common bond to the US where Lila and fa' BRIO will be sold." In terms of the overall experience, Mr. Tesini noted that "the students have done a fantastic job and I sure hope that they will continue to use what they have learned."

ART

YOUNG INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS INFILTRATE PRATO

Photo by the author

by Melissa Kreider

On Thursday, June 12, Mia and I traveled to Prato, only a short train ride from our home in Florence, to experience the contemporary art scene during an evening planned, city-wide itinerary.

The night, full of installation, art, sound, and culture, showed us that these distinctly weathered cities have the ability to be contemporary and simultaneously coincide with their grand Renaissance past.

Prato-Sarajevo ART INVASION

is an artist-in-residence project for artists under the age of 35 to strengthen the cultural surge from the Italian and Bosnian cities. The project proves that countries defined by their past can move forward and add to the contemporary

Francesca Banchelli, Fetching Bridges, 2014, performance.

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art dialogue. The museum of Contemporary Art of Sarajevo, ARS AEVI, encouraged young artists to address issues of our time within their artworks while continuing research in relation to their own artistic interests. This collaboration also creates a space for young artists to address pressing issues in a social, political, and historical climate.

Prato-Sarajevo ART INVASION has integrated itself into the context of Toscanaincontemporanea 2013 and within this context is supported by the Regione Tocana, Provincia di Prato in collaboration with the Comune di Prato, Comune di

Carmingnano and Spazio d’Arte Alberto Moretti in connection with ARS AEVI – Museo d’Arte Contemporanea, Sarajevo.

There are ten artists altogether that have collaborated to form PratoSarajevo ART INVASION. Each one has made a work that integrates itself into the city and speaks of contemporary issues concerning space, history, the future, or the difference between perception and reality. One of the artists is Gaetano Cunsolo, a young Florentine, who teaches Mixed Media at Florence University of the Arts.

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documentations will be displayed until June 21, 2014. All in all, the collection of work and art are incredible to witness both in the context of Prato and individually when discussing contemporary works. I recommend making an effort to see it. As students of Florence University of the Arts, we have had the great privilege to be included in the official journalistic staff, and have encountered all the artists, curators, and organizers, including staff from the Pecci Center for Contemporary Art and the Kinkaleri. All relevant info is available on Prato-Sarajevo.net.

WAITING FOR THE STAR

by Mia Badham

Photo by Melissa Kreider

Melissa Kreider and I are students from the United States visiting Florence to study the field of gallery curation.

Our class at FUA focuses on experiential learning and our first experience was to visit the studio of a working artist.

Francesca Armand's studio.

Francesca Armand is preparing for her exhibit, Pole Star, which will be opening at GANZO on July 2nd, curated by our team, F_AIR – GANZO Collective.

As assistant curators, we spoke with Francesca and studied her work. She was warm and welcoming, making us feel right at home. As Melissa took pictures, I took notes. The way Francesca spoke of her work was quite inspiring. To fully understand pole dancing, she began taking classes herself and she showed us many of the videos and pictures she had taken of her professor.

It was interesting to see the transformation from her reference photos to the finished product and to understand the reasons behind her artistic decisions.

As we explored her studio, we found sketches, test

strips, and inspirational objects that all attributed to her completed paintings.

Pole Star, was born from her study of pole dancers.

Women who study this art must overcome obstacles both social and physical. Upon first impression this type of dance is often declared inappropriate or scandalous, but our conversation with Francesca revealed the elegance and the sport behind its “sexy” facade. As well as being socially risqué, pole dancing is physically strenuous. The dance is composed of physical strength as well as the friction of the skin against metal. The muscles and callouses become trophies of dancers’ hard work and accomplishment. The fluidity that these women are able to achieve is truly astounding. Their 3

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movements are weightless as they slide up and down the pole seeming to defy gravity. On the pole, the woman is transformed into a raw, primitive creature, becoming only flashes of skin and blurs of hair. The title of the exhibit Pole Star holds a double meaning. On the surface it refers to the dancers, but its deeper meaning alludes to the Northern and Southern pole stars that served as guidance for travelers and sources of

inspiration to all who sought it. Francesca's exhibit will also include watercolor portraits of various Florentine men. The portraits are complemented by paintings of dried flowers that are either incorporated into or attached to the back of the work. The two images create an interesting dialogue suggesting the woman behind the man. Francesca's work spotlights unexpected elements of both the male and female character.

POLE STAR

by Francesca Armand Curated by F_AIR-GANZO Collective July 2nd/29 th, 2014 GANZO via dei Macci 85r - Firenze tel/fax: 055-241076 info@ganzoflorence.it

THE STREETS OF FLORENCE: AN OPEN MUSEUM

by Lauren Fromin

The city of Florence is linked to some of history's greatest artists. Even for those not deeply involved in the art world, many names are recognizable from Florence's past.

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Giotto, Botticelli, Masaccio and Raphael are just a few. But, the streets hosting these great artists’ work provide another unique perspective, not evident at first glance. Graffiti clutters many buildings on Florence's streets, and depending on your point of view, this too can be considered art. It does not take much effort to identify some

of the anonymous work jumbled between lines of spray paint. From comical perspectives on the rulers of the city's past to creative street signs and the occasional stick figure, Florence's streets double as an open museum, summoning those with a sharp eye to view, appreciate and reflect on the contemporary style of art throughout the city.

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FOOD & WINE

CINQUE TERRE: SPOTLIGHT ON SCHIACCHETRĂ€

by Blending Staff

The summer season at FUA unfailingly includes educational field trips to the seaside where Italy's peninsular coastline provides unending miles of destinations to discover.

The Cinque Terre cluster of five coast-hugging villages deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site is without a doubt a top location for international visitors.

While there are quaint towns and a crystalline sea so often captured on camera or postcards, there is also a gastronomic treasure of the area - SchiacchetrĂ , a DOC sweet dessert wine. By lifting one's gaze above the pastel colored town or by hiking the open coastal trail between Monterosso and Vernazza, one can see that the terraced vineyards of the Cinque Terre are an astounding feat of agricultural landscaping. The sharp inclines and steeply sloping mountainsides are a visual reminder that this is a wine that requires an incredible amount of dedication and sacrifice. In fact, some vineyards can only be reached via small, train-like vehicles that run along tracks. The grapes typically used include the Bosco, Vermentino, and Albarola varieties. Their direct exposure to the sun accelerates the maturation process of grapes, which are then harvested and left to partially dry prior to fermentation in the passito style of dessert wine production. The resulting flavor is intense with notes that range from sweet fruits such as peaches and apricots to honey and almonds. If visiting the 6

Cinque Terre, it's perfectly paired with local desserts such as pandolce genovese or aged cheeses. Otherwise a souvenir bottle will conserve a sweet reserve of Ligurian sun during any time of the year.

An interesting producer to check out is Cantina Cinque Terre, a co-op of over 300 cultivator-members.

See www.cantinacinqueterre.com.

Photo by Grace Joh

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TRAVEL

by Blending Staff POSTCARDS FROM FLORENCE. DIGITALLY EXPLORING TRADITIONAL TRAVEL During the recent Digital Painting course, Prof.

Federico Cagnucci taught students the basics of using Photoshop as a painting tool. At the end of the 3-week course, students mastered the technique in order to transform their imagery into original artworks.

The final project was a personal postcard that combined a view of Florence with a portrait of their choice. The digitally painted results turned out as personal mementos of their encounter with Florence, a reinvention of the historic Grand Tour practice adopted by travelers who brought home images that blended personal emotions and desires with the classic beauty of Italy.

Gloria Kwon

Heather Rush

Taylor Smothermon

Jacqueline Coleman

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FASHION

FLORENCE STREET STYLE

Photos by Taylor Smothermon

by Sydni Budelier

As one of Italy’s fashion capitals, Florence seems intrinsically chic.

Global brands and designers such as Roberto Cavalli, Ferragamo, and Gucci once made their debut here, and leather goods and handmade artisan garments are all the rage for those seeking exclusive, Italian items.

But what propels this city forward in the fashion sector even more, are the thousands of people who come bringing their individual personality and style to the city’s streets. This summer, I took to those streets to find out the preferred shopping spots and inspiration behind the many looks of Florentines and travelers.

Names: Marco and Ludovica From: Columbia and Florence Style: Casual and comfortable Fashion Inspiration: The band Arctic Monkeys and Italian Fashion Blogger, Chiara Ferragni Favorite place to shop in Florence: I Medici leather

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Name: Chase From: California Style: Saucy, tourist, boss Fashion Inspiration: Artists like David Choe and the movie The Grand Budapest Hotel Favorite place to shop in Florence: “I haven’t shopped yet. I skate, take photos and people watch.”

Name: Aymeric From: France Style: “Work in progress” (We think he’s doing just fine.)

Favorite place to shop in Florence: “It’s my first time in Florence, but any Italian brand or store with exclusive items.”

Name: Sun From: Singapore Style: Summery, preppy, comfortable Favorite place to shop in Florence: Any vintage shop

Name: Courtney From: California Style: Grunge, posh, dark Fashion inspiration: Artist and musician, Grimes Favorite place to shop in Florence: Zara

Name: Günay From: Azerbaycan Style: Showy and feminine Fashion Inspiration: My mother Favorite place to shop in Florence: “Shoes and bags are very important. My favorite is Louis Vuitton.”

Name: Debra From: Italy Style: Easy and elegant Favorite place to shop in Florence: “I prefer nice materials and high quality items. I like small boutiques.”

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FLORENCE’S LOCAL HOSPITAL: SANTA MARIA NUOVA

STUDENT VOICE Photos by the author and Susanna Bausi

by Joyce Jih

An easy stroll northeast of the Duomo brings travelers to the Hospital of Santa Maria Nuova, the oldest active hospital in Florence.

Founded in 1288 by Folco Portinari, a wealthy businessman and father of Dante’s sweetheart, Santa Maria Nuova was one of the first hospitals to have medical care rather than charity or hospitality as its main focus. Monna Tessa, Portinari’s servant, helped oversee the hospital’s establishment and founded the Order of the Oblate: women who were responsible for running the hospital for many years.

Santa Maria Nuova has long enjoyed a positive reputation, with visitors such as Pope Martin V praising its high standards. Superstitious benefactors who wished to incur good favor donated money and art, thereby supporting and decorating the hospital.

Some pieces of artwork still remain within Santa Maria

Nuova’s halls and bring a touch of ancient culture to the modern building. In the centuries since, the Hospital of Santa Maria Nuova has undergone a vast expansion from its modest one-room beginnings. General surgery, otolaryngology, cardiology, and oncology departments, along with radiology, laboratory analysis, and endoscopy services, are just a few of the many healthcare facilities now available to patients. But construction seems to be never-­‐ending in Florence.

Walking past Santa Maria Nuova today brings sights of walls still covered with scaffolding and fresh paint.

The hospital itself remains open to serve the sick, but is currently undergoing renovations to renew the space and keep it current with modern times.

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FACULTY VOICE

GENDER, SEXUALITY AND THE MEDIA: AN INTERVIEW WITH INGRID LAMMINPÄÄ

by Sydni Budelier

Photo courtesy of Ingrid Lamminpää

I was surprised and inspired when my Social Media instructor, Ingrid Lamminpää introduced herself to my class.

When she spoke of her background she wasn’t shy to tell the room about her sexual orientation or her blog, Lei Disse Si (She Said Yes), on which she shares her personal story of marrying her wife. In the spring of 2013, Blending Magazine did an interview with her about her engagement and how the non-recognition of same sex unions in Italy is an issue that needs visibility. Now, a year after her marriage, she continues to tell her story and advocates for civil rights. I was lucky to take her class, and even luckier to have the opportunity to sit down with her and learn about how gender and sexuality are represented in the Italian Media.

How does the Italian media portray non-heterosexual relationships? Are they portrayed at all?

Generally what you get in the mass media is the image of a highly stereotyped image of the homosexual. Until recently, we haven’t had any image of a samesex couple that is living happily.

There is still an open demand for representation and no answer.

How are women and men represented in Italian media?

There is a stereotype for male homosexuals in the media, but women don’t exist. If there is a stereotype of a lesbian it’s that they please men. Generally people tend to think about a very masculine man, or worse, men who say of women, “Of course she is a lesbian, 10

she’s so ugly, or she’s a lesbian because she’s never encountered the man of her life.” But things are changing now. The stereotypes are becoming more mild.

How has social media influenced your life? Have you ever felt under-represented by the media as a lesbian woman?

I wasn’t represented when I was a child or in my teenage life. There was no reference of the first love, the first kisses, there were no TV series that represented how I felt. I felt constantly misplaced everywhere.

Social media represented a place for me to be visible and to make a difference - to present to everybody, even the people who have never met a homosexual, who I am. It definitely made a huge difference running the blog and being so visible on the social platform.

At what point did you decide you were going to take a stand for civil rights? When did you start your blog?

It was December 2012. We never

thought it could be so powerful.

We started because it was a very nice story to share. Then suddenly after one month, after we got on a national blog, we realized how important it was. People actually started writing beautiful letters to us saying thank you, and that thanks to us they were ready to think that there was a future for them. From that point it became a political act, but we didn’t think about it that way at the beginning.

We thought it could be relieving for certain people but we never imagined such exposure.

With all of this new exposure what are some other ways you and your wife have made a difference in the community and continued to gain visibility?

We’ve been involved in different projects since running our blog.

We’ve been asked to run a national blog on D di Repubblica on modern family, which is a conquest for the Italian way of thinking. We are not in the section for “queer” or “gay” but we are in the section of family.

We’ve also been called to write for a collection of short stories for the It Gets Better Project. This book was specifically thought to target teenagers that are feeling uncomfortable in schools. We are invited constantly to talk in schools about our experience about the fact that it gets better when you grow up. That’s probably the project we love the most. We are very proud. We are in the same collection of stories where Obama also wrote, so we are very pleased

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to be there. It’s a big deal! We are also politically involved because we are still fighting for rights.

Since being married you’ve raised money to create a film documenting your wedding.

What do you hope to achieve in debuting your film?

The idea of the film wasn’t in our minds when we started the blog.

But the success and the exposure of the blog was so high, we thought we could leave something bigger behind. We wanted to document our journey in a way that would last. We started to collect money because even though it’s an independent production we needed money to film professionally. We went on a car journey to Sweden and during the journey we tell the story of how we decided to get married, but how we felt when we were younger and how there was no future. We thought we were hopeless. Then there’s the wedding and the sense of this community - of this hundred people who actually took the plane to be there with us in that moment. It represents something that goes beyond family since my family wasn’t there.

You had no support from your family whatsoever?

My own family wasn’t there [at the wedding]. I have a totally different story from my wife. My family didn’t support me. My Swedish cousins were there but my mother, father, and brother weren’t there. I broke up with them. They kicked me out of their house 16 years ago. But things get better, I can tell you that.

How do you think people will respond to your film?

Wow! I don’t know, we’ll see.

We showed the movie to certain people – people who didn’t know us before. The responses were different. The friends who were

at the wedding were crying and laughing, but generally I can say that the response was really good because it is a document of a life.

It’s not fiction, it’s not made up.

You’ve gained a lot of support through the Italian media.

In class you mentioned how it’s okay to be critical of the media while still enjoying its benefits. In what ways are you critical of the media, and in what ways have you benefitted from building an online presence?

Of course it is beneficial that the mass media is taking certain issues and events and making sure they are in the press. There will be articles about the documentary in the media, including newspapers that are generally considered conservative. It is especially important that it is mentioned there, and I appreciate when there is representation coming from the opposite side. If there is someone who is already on your side there are no benefits.

About social media, sometimes talking about our personal lives is hard because we are constantly promoting and at a certain point people expect us to be the perfect couple. Instead we have our fights and nobody’s perfect, but we felt obliged not to show that. Lately we have stopped doing this and have been showing ourselves in the most natural way possible. But our privacy is sometimes interrupted

and damaged. Around January or February we needed rest from the media. We wanted to get away, so we did. We took a deep breath, and now we’re back and ready again.

Can you foresee a day when being a lesbian, married woman is accepted as the norm? How far does Italy have to go to get to this point?

From my personal experience acceptance comes from how you behave with others. If it’s a problem for yourself then everyone will think there’s a problem. If there is nothing to hide and everything is under the sun, people will respond to this in a positive way.

Florence is an open city and there’s not so many problems regarding this here. I don’t think we need acceptance from people. We need rights from the state. Because that’s the only thing missing.

People are much more advanced than the legislation.

If there is one thing you hope your students will take away from your social media class, what is it?

A little bit of awareness in using the new media and understanding the power that everybody can change the perception of the public. You don’t have to be an activist – we weren’t activists – But you can make the difference. Also, always be aware that everything is freely accessible on the net. Be careful of sharing things that might be dangerous.

Blog: www.leidissesi.net

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FACES & PLACES

CIMITERO SAN MINIATO AL MONTE

by Elizabeth Patalita

It is silent, but her heartbeat is deafening. We are 20 meters apart, but I can feel the weight of her body, the grief emanating from within her being.

She gathers flowers, and I my thoughts. We lose many things: We lose our keys. We lose our shoes. We lose bets and our sunglasses. Sometimes, we even lose hope. We can lose touch with friends, and we can lose life. It felt like the ultimate irony. How does something that is gone leave such weight within us? Walking past stone after stone, I witnessed a solemn few amongst me, there to pay tribute to their loss. Or perhaps they came because they themselves are lost and wish to remain attached to

the one thing they know… knew. Some have new, gaping holes in their hearts, others have begun to fill their void with other things, but each is weighed down by grief. It is so heavy because it will beg many questions of you, never answering even one. It will chase your emotions without pause.

Cemeteries represent a great absence, yet traveling through one will never present the feeling of being alone. The cemetery is full, and we recognize people we have never met because life has allowed us to share an experience. I can feel her pulse because she is with her son. He is lost, but here; she is tethered to him and she feels alive again.

FLORENTINE PARKS: WHERE TO RUN

by Claire Whiteman

Photo by the author

As a study abroad student from the suburbs, I have easy access to running outdoors. When I came to Florence and saw how busy the streets were, I thought it was going to be impossible to run outside.

But I was proved wrong.

Parco delle Cascine is an absolutely massive park and there are so many different paths to choose from. This park is also filled with other runners but is never too crowded. I personally enjoyed following the river through the trees and flowers on the dirt path.

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is not only a great place to run, but also a great escape from the chaos of the city center. I suggest going on the weekend (when Florence is full of group tours) and taking a nice relaxing run to wind down and see other areas of Florence many will never know about.

My favorite park to run at is Parco dell’Albereta. I stumbled upon it

by mistake. One of the first days I was in Florence, I ventured out in hopes of finding a nice little path to run on without an excessive amount of people. I walked along the river until I hit the Ponte San Niccolò and reached Parco dell’Albereta. To my surprise I hit a beautiful path and began my run. I stumbled across an old horse track and ventured

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toward the river to see one of the most beautiful sights of my life. At one point I turned off my music, closed my eyes, and listened to the wind whistle through the leaves. I have never been in a more tranquil or relaxed state of mind.

Suddenly all my worries of being far away from home dissipated.

Never in my wildest dreams did

I think my run was going to be so satisfying. Anyone who still believes that Florence is not a place for runners is mistaken. The Parco dell’Albereta and Parco delle Cascine are incredible running spots here in Florence and I highly recommend them.

For some more suggestions check out my top 5 running places: 1. Parco dell’Albereta 2. Parco delle Cascine 3. Firenze Fiera

(near the Santa Maria Novella station)

4. Loop around Ponte alle Grazie and Ponte San Niccolò 5. Avenues along the Piazzale Michelangelo

OVERLOOKED FLORENTINE BEAUTIES

by Megan Koederitz

Photos/Artwork by the author

As soon as I arrived in Florence, I started to let the new culture soak in.

The streets were fi lled with beautiful, old stone buildings and the smell of fresh-baked bread, and small fruit stands seemed to pop up everywhere I went. The more time I spent in Florence, the more I noticed all of the little details that people overlooked.

As groups of tourists lined up to see the Duomo and snapped pictures of the Ponte Vecchio, I explored

small side streets trying to discover Florence’s natural beauty. I found beautiful roses in all different colors, small ceramic water fountains, lily pads, and lemons growing across the Arno River. I saw a woman relaxing with her yellow Labrador. Through the city's unnoticed beauty, I realized how much Florence’s little things make me feel serene and comfortable.

Sunset on the Arno river: While I was studying abroad, I made it a point to try and go for runs a couple of times a week. My route always had me crossing the bridges on the Arno River. This sunset picture was taken on my way home from a run. It was breathtaking.

Peach rose: This was taken behind Piazzale Michelangelo near the graveyard. It is a secluded spot that has beautiful stone graves and flowers with a nice view of Florence.

Lily pad: I found this beautiful lily pad as I was hiking down from Piazzale Michelangelo.

The spout: This was taken in the same place as the lily pad.

No one seemed to notice this decorative spout, but it looked so beautifully made I had to stop and take a picture of it.

Woman and her dog: This picture was taken in front of Palazzo Medici Riccardi. As all of the tourists were taking pictures in front of

the palace, I was watching this woman and her dog peacefully sitting together to people-watch.

Lemon: I thought that this lemon was beautiful because of the multicoloring. It was found across the Arno River as I passed by, exploring.

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FUA STUDENTS BAKE ITALIAN-STYLE WITH APICIUS CHEFS

by Lauren Fromin

Photos by the author

The dolce workshop organized by FUA’s Student Life Department was a sweet treat. More than 20 students were lucky enough to earn a spot at the workshop and learned how to bake traditional Italian sweets.

The chosen recipes included Torta della Nonna (Grandma’s cake) and Biscotti di Prato (almond cookies).

Apicius chefs were on hand to guide the student bakers to create desserts Nonna would approve of.

Both recipes were distributed to students to use during the process as well as take home with them for later use. Flour and almonds were passed around the kitchens and the aroma of the sweets baking in the oven filled the entirety of Apicius, creating a mouthwatering atmosphere. Students were not afraid to get their hands dirty, mixing combinations of ingredients as instructed by the traditional recipes. The culmination of the night ended with all of the students and chefs

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enjoying each other’s freshly baked dolci, situated within Apicius’ dining area, providing a true Italian “family style” tasting.

The dolce workshop is just one of the many workshops provided by Student Life as part of the “Taste Italy” events. Be sure to keep a lookout for these workshops as they are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Below is a list of workshops.

Sign-ups are accepted through email, however, and you will only be accepted once an event email has been sent out. Simply reply with your information to reserve your spot. They don’t call it la dolce vita for nothing.

Upcoming Dolce Workshop: July 10 - Gelato Workshop

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