Inlaid Wood Factory Tour: Explore Artisan Techniques in Sorrento Coast Workshop
4.9
15 Ratings
Sant'Agnello
Immerse yourself in the world of Sorrentine Inlaidwood art with a factory tour in Sant'agnello. Explore the traditional techniques and participate in the woodworking process.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mastellone Giuseppe - Visit our workshop , in sant’agnello, in the magnificent Sorrento coast, and live the experience of a fantastic tour in an authentic Sorrentine Inlaidwood Factory! you will live a unique experience, touching, exploring and following, together with our artists, the traditional technique of Sorrento Inlaidwood art.
Following the working process in all its phases, starting from wood veneer up to the finished product, with the certainty to take home a unique and original article, sure of its origin and its manufacture.
Discover with our artisans the secrets and the workmanship of the Sorrentine Inlaid wood art. You will have the opportunity to participate in working processing, starting from the piece of wood to the finished product.
An old Art handed down from father to son, who have been able to innovate and modernize with unique design without neglecting the ancient tradition.
you will find to a small showroom at the factory so, you can buy our original articles, sure of its quality and provenance  with the possibility of worldwide shipments! and ,if you have any special requests for designs, we can create customized items only for you!
What's Included
- Guided tour by a professional English-speaking guide
- Private tour for a personalized experience
- Visit an inlaid wood factory and witness a working demonstration
- Flexibility to choose convenient times via immediate email contact post-booking
- Convenient parking available near the cemetery of Sant’Agnello
- Easily accessible location, just 3 km from Sorrento towards the Amalfi Coast
- Purchase exquisite inlaid wood products at the factory shop with worldwide shipping
- Open weekdays from 08:30 to 18:00, Saturday until 13:00, closed on Sunday
- Note: Hotel transfer to the workshop is not included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Join us at our workshop, located in sant’agnello, right on the charming Sorrento coast, and immerse yourself in a wonderful tour of a genuine Sorrentine Inlaidwood Factory! Our artists will guide you through a one-of-a-kind experience of touching, examining and learning the traditional Sorrento Inlaidwood art.
Interact with our own artisans to unveil the mysteries and craftsmanship of the Sorrentine Inlaid wood art. You’ll be given the chance to engage in the manufacturing process, commencing with the raw piece of wood and culminating in the final product.
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
Location
Via Vincenzo C A Ferraro, 18
Via Vincenzo C A Ferraro
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(15 Ratings)
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Barbara_b
Mar 23, 2024
Family Wood Tour - My husband does woodworking as a hobby, so this was his pick. The tour was informative. Our adult daughters enjoyed piecing the wood cut outs together to make their own inlay. Our taxi did have to call to see where to drop us off. And I would have liked to purchase their finished products at the factory. Otherwise, this was a very enjoyable morning. This is not to be missed for people who enjoy crafts or woodworking!
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N8004pnsteveh
Oct 8, 2023
Incredible Craftmanship!! - First, let me say that we did not know that a tour of the facility was even possible or without question we would have tried to fit it in during my daughter and my 3 night's stay in Sorrento. Nonetheless, we visited his showroom and gift shop in Sorrento on several different occasions and met one of his sons and Master Mastellone himself there. We had visited a number of shops in Sorrento looking for unique gifts and while there were several shops that were selling very nice inlaid wood art, they did not measure up to the wonderfully vibrant colors, variety and designs created by Giuseppe and his two sons. Every item was absolutely amazing and so unique that nothing compared to anything we had seen at the other stores. We purchased a number of items including coasters, a jewelry box and a catchall. Several of the items will be given as gifts so I am quite certain we will be looking to order more now that we have returned back to the U.S. If you are in the Sorrento area you owe it to yourself to stop in the store or better yet tour his facility to experience firsthand a truly wonderful family of incredible craftsmen!
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Josephd544
Jun 28, 2023
Master Craftsmen - An amazing experience to learn how it is done. The Mastellone family are warm and friendly. Beautiful work and great craftsmanship.
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Jefferson
May 26, 2023
A Wonderful Experience Watching Skilled Craftsmen at Work - This tour/experience/tutorial provided an extraordinary insight into how three Old World craftsmen — Giuseppe Mastellone and his two sons — continue to keep a longstanding artistic tradition alive. We had previously seen and had been very impressed by their shop in Sorrento, featuring brightly colored boxes with geometric designs, classic intarsia tables, chessboards, and other objects. Next, we scheduled a visit to their workshop in the suburb of Sant’Agnello, just a 12-minute drive from Sorrento’s Piazza Tasso. It was amazing to witness how layers of almost wafer-thin exotic woods are cut and then fit into precisely shaped patterns. Master Giuseppe and his two sons were very warm and welcoming, and helped us make some small inlaid pieces ourselves! This was a memorable experience to have on our 30th wedding anniversary, and we have ordered some additional pieces for gifts from our new friends since returning to the United States.
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Marykellen_p
May 23, 2023
Amazing experience - This tour was amazing! The tour was an amazing hands on experience of how they create the amazing pieces they sell! We got to meet the family that runs the factory that are masters of this craft! We very highly recommend this tour to anyone!
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Elizabeth_g
Apr 18, 2023
A glimpse into the amazing craft of inlaid woodworking - This family run business opened their workshop to us and taught us so much about wood and how the process of inlaid wood is done. They are excellent craftsmen and delightful people. A very worthwhile trip!
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322brunok
Apr 7, 2023
Best experience in Sorrento - This was the very best thing I did while visiting the region. The incredible skill, creativity, passion and sense of history this family business demonstrates is incredible. The tour was highly informative and worth every bit of the time and cost. Our host was gracious and very personable. I highly recommend this.
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Faithbroadberry
Sep 29, 2022
Thoroughly enjoyable - Well worth the walk.
We had a thoroughly enjoyable time at the inlaid wood tour. Our guide was very passionate and knowledgeable and that came across in the explanation of the craft. Beautiful designs and we got to make a little keepsake to take away. Thank you
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Julie_w
Jul 29, 2022
Inspiring - Our tour was a wonderful experience. We got a step by step of the inlaid woodworking process and a bit of the history of the trade in Serrento. Making our own sample helped us to understand the skills needed to create the masterpieces found in the Master's studio. It is a family business of father and two sons that enjoy what they do, passing down a tradition to the next generation.
A quick trip to their shop (on our own) in town to purchase a few pieces to take home was the icing to the cake. We highly recommend this tour!
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Mary_g
Jul 23, 2022
Fascinating! - Fascinating to watch the craftsmen at work. The factory is more like a workshop as it was small and everything was done by hand. They let us try our hands at making a coaster. Actually putting this piece together gives you a greater respect for how intricate and detailed the process is. Owner was very welcoming and friendly. Their finished products are stunning!
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