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Apprenticeship in traditional woodworking. Learn from a master craftsman. 6-month program, potential full-time after.
Japanese Textile Workshop -- Sashiko and Boro Techniques
Learn the Japanese art of visible mending and decorative stitching. Sashiko (running stitch patterns) and Boro (patch-and-repair) are centuries-old techniques that turn damaged fabric into art. ## What You Will Learn - Traditional sashiko patterns and stitching - Boro patching techniques for jeans, jackets, bags - Natural indigo dyeing basics - How to turn a tear into a feature ## Details - **Duration:** 3 hours - **Level:** Complete beginners welcome - **Materials:** All provided (needles, thread, fabric, practice pieces) - **Max:** 6 people - **Location:** Ecolution Studio, Beckenried You leave with a finished piece and a new way of looking at imperfection.
Watercolour and Drawing Masterclass -- Trapani Landscapes
Capture the colours of Trapani in watercolour and pencil. Learn sketching and painting techniques while looking at one of Sicilys most beautiful coastlines. ## Whats Covered - Pencil sketching fundamentals -- perspective, shading, proportion - Watercolour washes, wet-on-wet, dry brush techniques - Painting the sea, the salt flats, the old town rooftops - Take home your sketchbook with finished pieces ## Details - **Duration:** 2 hours - **Level:** All levels, materials provided - **Location:** Outdoor (weather permitting) or studio - **Max:** 6 people Perfect for couples, families, or solo travellers who want a creative afternoon.
Sailing Lessons on a 41ft Custom Aluminum Doug Peterson Haul Sailboat -- Trapani Waters
Learn to sail on a 41-foot sailboat in the crystal waters off Trapani. Taught by a lifelong sailor whose sons compete at Olympic level. ## What You Will Learn - Rigging, knots, and sail trim - Points of sail -- tacking, jibing, running - Reading wind and current - Harbour manoeuvres and docking - Basic navigation and safety ## Details - **Duration:** 3 hours on the water - **Level:** Complete beginners to intermediate - **Max:** 4 people per session - **Departure:** Trapani harbour - **Season:** April -- October Life jackets provided. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and shoes that can get wet.
Oil Painting Workshop -- Learn from a Gallery Artist
Private oil painting sessions with Corrado Sassi, whose work has been exhibited at Palazzo Fendi (Rome), Galerie Mario Iannelli (Berlin), and Galerie Valerie Cueto (Paris). ## What You Will Learn - Canvas preparation and composition - Oil painting techniques -- brushwork, colour mixing, layering - Working from life vs working from reference - Your own painting to take home ## Details - **Duration:** 2 hours - **Level:** Beginners welcome, all materials provided - **Max:** 4 people per session - **Location:** Trapani studio / BnB terrace No experience needed. You leave with a painting and a story.
Nonna Rosa's Babysitting -- Ages 2-10, Snacks Included
I raised 6 children and 14 grandchildren. None of them went to prison. That's my resume. Your kids will eat homemade biscotti, learn three Sicilian words (one of them rude), and come home tired enough to sleep through the night. No tablets, no TV -- just stories, games, and a garden full of lizards to chase.
Aerial Photography & Video -- Weddings, Real Estate, Events
Licensed EU drone pilot with 500+ flight hours over Western Sicily. 4K cinematic footage, edited same-day for real estate, next-week for weddings (because weddings are complicated, like the families involved). Includes raw files, color-graded edit, and a highlight reel. Insurance covered -- learned that lesson the hard way.
Whiskey & Code Night -- Pair Programming on the Rooftop
Friday nights at Baglio Xiare. Bring your laptop and a bug you can't fix. I bring the Lagavulin and 20 years of debugging wisdom. We solve your problem or we drink until it doesn't matter anymore. Either way, you leave with a story. Max 4 developers per session.
Baking with Sally -- Learn to Make Sicilian Cookies
I've been baking Sicilian cookies for 20 years. Amaretti, biscotti, chocolate chip -- the real recipes, not the shortcut ones. My kitchen, my rules, my playlist. Full day course: 8am to 6pm. You bring the appetite, I bring the flour. Currently mentoring Sofia Ferretti -- she's 17 and already better than me at biscotti. Next class: Saturday March 7, 2026.
Healthcare Leadership -- Fighting Bureaucracy
Small group (max 5). How to reform a system from within. Build alliances, collect irrefutable data, present visually, lobby relentlessly, and never take no from someone who lacks the authority to say yes.
Self-Education Mentoring -- The Bookbinder Path
One-on-one mentoring for anyone without a formal science education who wants to learn. I had no degree, no university, no connections. I had a library and a willingness to work harder than anyone in the room. I will help you build a self-study plan and find your Humphry Davy -- the person who opens the first door.
Data Visualization Workshop -- Make Numbers Speak
I invented the polar area diagram to show Parliament that soldiers died from bad sanitation. Numbers in a table are ignorable. Numbers in a picture are undeniable. Bring your data. Leave with a visual argument.
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