Highlights
- Discover the history of Perspex, an acrylic crystal developed in the 1930s
- Explore the thermoforming technique and create your own personal piece
- Craft your own avant-garde luxury Perspex jewelry
- Learn rare postwar Italian thermoforming techniques
- Explore the secret history of 1930s acrylic crystal
Description
Step inside a hidden design atelier in Milan and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Italian avant-garde fashion. This premium masterclass reveals the secret history of Perspex—the revolutionary transparent material originally patented in the 1930s for warplane cockpits, and later transformed into a luxury design medium in Milan during the postwar economic boom.
Guided by an elite artisan designer, you will explore a private archive of mid-century Italian design and learn the rare technique of artistic thermoforming. Feel the energy of the material as it softens under heat, becoming a flexible canvas for your imagination. Under close professional guidance, you will sculpt, bend, and shape hot acrylic glass into a unique, one-of-a-kind wearable sculpture—be it an avant-garde ring, a geometric pendant, or a statement brooch.
This highly exclusive experience blends industrial history, family heritage, and contemporary Milanese luxury, offering an intimate creative space that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the city.
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The TEX Experience:
This activity is part of the Tourist Experience (TEX) collection. Our mission is to connect travelers with the authentic soul of Italy through genuine encounters with local artisans and storytellers. By choosing a TEX-verified activity, you get in direct contact with the creators of the experience, supporting local traditions and the excellence of Italian craftsmanship.
Includes
All premium materials (historic Perspex sheets and professional tools)
Your own custom-sculpted handmade jewel to take home
A special takeaway booklet about the history of Milanese mid-century design
Excludes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Important Information
- What to wear: No special clothing is required, but we recommend comfortable clothes. All safety equipment for handling the heated material will be provided on-site
- Age and Accessibility: This workshop is highly interactive and suitable for adults and children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The studio is easily accessible from Milan's city center
- Action Required after booking: Please ensure that the mobile phone number provided during checkout is correct and active (preferably with WhatsApp installed). The artisan designer will use it to contact you 15–30 minutes before the experience starts to guide you directly to the exact workshop entrance
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
