Descripción
A course for those who love ancient art and want to learn more about this mysterious people, their history, their language, their traditions and their art. We'll visit underground cities, tombs and museums in the surrounding areas, the heart of the Etruscan civilization. The course is not suitable for beginner or elementary level students. Minimum 6 participants.
Here is an example of a weekly
schedule. The programs vary for each course, in order to guarantee the
variety of activities. The participants receive the detailed program in
advance.
Day 1 (9 am - 1 pm): Presentation of the course and history of the Etruscan people. Tour of Montepulciano, to discover Etruscan remains and testimonies in the city. Palazzo Bucelli and Dé Ricci historical wine cellar.
Day 2 (9 am - 1 pm): Visit to the Archaeological Civic Museum of Chianciano, rich in vases, grave goods and Etruscan ceramics.
Day 3 (9 am - 1 pm): In-depth study of daily Etruscan life: the banquet, the food, painted ceramics and the women role.
Day 4 (9 am - 1 pm): Ceramic workshop with Kamars Bottega d'Arte.
Day 5 (9 am - 1 pm): Chiusi and its amazing underground cities.
Dates
3 - 7 November 2025
Price
1 week: Euro 650
Marleen –
Alle appassionate e agli appassionati di storia antica e in particolare a chi vuole immergersi nella storia e cultura degli Etruschi consiglio vivamente il corso "Il mondo etrusco". In classe Sara ci ha presentato il corso e con il sillabo e la visione di alcuni video abbiamo approfondito i vari aspetti della storia,la vita e la cultura di questo popolo misterioso. Il ruolo della donna nella civiltà etrusca ha suscitato molto interesse nel nostro gruppo di quattro corsiste. Poi Sara ci ha portato in giro alla scoperta delle tracce etrusche, non solo a Montepulciano, dove abbiamo visitato la imponente cantina De'Ricci e la Fortezza,ma anche a Chianciano e a Chiusi dove competenti guide locali ci hanno accompagnato nei musei e ci hanno fornito ulteriori spiegazioni sugli Etruschi. Indimenticabile il laboratorio di tecnica di decorazione su ceramica, in stile etrusco, dal mitico Flavio della Bottega Kamars a Chiusi. Esperienza unica! Ognuno di noi ha tirato fuori le sue abilità creati...
Elizabeth Cook –
A marvelous learning experience that gives context and insight into Etruscan culture. Dynamic lectures followed by exciting and unusual excursions. With tremendous enthusiasm and knowledge, Sara takes you into this ancient world where beauty and the human experience took center stage. I highly recommend this course. Take it! You’ll love it!
Louise Pearson –
Questo corso degli Etruschi era fantastico! I loved our teacher Sarah, and all the information, and our trips to museums and archeological sites. I highly recommend this course.
Francoise Peretti –
It is my great pleasure to highly recommend Il Sasso school in Montepulciano. I have just completed 2 week-long courses one in Italian language and their new course on The Etruscans. Both were outstanding. Sara who taught the Etruscan one is fantastic and the program expertly shed lights on a lesser known civilisation with the right balance of talks and visits. Go, I guarantee you’ll have a great time.