I'm in Hog Heaven

When I can be in Deruta

Where more than 200 ceramic shops line the Via Tiburina at the foot of  centro storico.

At the top, the historic center of Deruta, you will find the Museo Regionale dell Ceramica, the most important Museum of its kind in the region. You enter the historic center through the Porta di S. Michele Arcangelo, where  remains of early furnaces are evident.

 I love strolling through the historic center, early in the morning,  when shopkeepers are sweeping their sidewalks and shouting to each other.  Then I can admire their beautiful work.

Antique reproductions are my favorite ceramics. 

Hand painted ceramic tiles are found everywhere in Deruta.

Facades, window and door surrounds, sidewalks, fountains, garden walls...everywhere.

There is so much to admire.

Modern ceramics based on ancient designs.   

Artisans from Deruta have been painting their special ceramics for over 300 years.

Maestro Romano Ranieri

The highlight of my visit is always an  invitation to  paint with Professore Nicola Boccini and Maestro Romano Ranieri at the Scuola d' Arte, Deruta.
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Gina
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