(Naples \u2014 November 4, 2025) \u2014 The \u201cBottega Artigiana \u2013 Tailoring and Costume Design\u201d training program, funded by the European Union, is continuing at the Salesian center in Naples. The initiative is carried out in collaboration with the Cinecitt\u00e0 film studios in Rome and the San Gennaro Community Foundation, and is implemented by Salesian CNOS-FAP Naples. This project continues to combine theoretical instruction with practical workshop experience, preparing craftspeople who can work competently in tailoring, costume design, and the world of entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following the phase dedicated to men\u2019s tailoring, the program has expanded with a significant new chapter. The participating students are currently based at La Santissima \u2013 Community HUB, where they are engaged in modules on patternmaking, design, cutting, and women\u2019s garment construction. This creative and collaborative environment fosters exchange, experimentation, and growth, guiding students as they deepen their understanding of the fundamental techniques involved in constructing women\u2019s garments\u2014from initial design to final creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The program continues to offer an immersive and comprehensive experience, providing not only technical skills but also a true culture of craftsmanship characterized by attention to detail, knowledge of materials, and an ongoing dialogue between sartorial tradition and contemporary theatrical expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \u201cBottega Artigiana \u2013 Sartoria e Taglio Costume\u201d project was presented on November 4, 2025, at the Salesian house in Naples, in the presence of representatives from the city and participating institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat morning highlighted the value and scope of a project funded by the Ministry of Culture through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. It was designed to involve twenty young artisans from the performing arts sector in a free, advanced training program capable of combining the great Neapolitan tailoring tradition with the contemporary needs of cinema, theater, and the audiovisual sector. This initiative is fully aligned with the Salesian charism, which has always recognized manual work as a privileged means of educating both the mind and the heart, as Don Bosco taught when he said that \u2018young people have intelligence in their hands,\u2019\u201d said Fr. Fabio Bellino, Rector of the Don Bosco Institute in Naples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The course, part of the \u201cLuceLabCinecitt\u00e0\u201d program, includes a total of 300 hours of training, 90 of which are dedicated to historical, cultural, and theoretical study. The remaining hours focus on practical workshops in cutting, sewing, and garment construction. These experiences have enabled students to gradually master the craft, learning not only tailoring techniques but also the complex workings of a film set\u2014including its departments, roles, dynamics, and the intricate network of skills required to bring a character to life through costume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In January 2026, the course entered a more advanced phase with the start of training sessions at the Isaia Foundation, focused on men\u2019s tailoring. This phase allowed students to engage with the structured process of creating men\u2019s garments, including measurement, pattern interpretation, pattern modification, fabric analysis, and the full progression from cutting to assembly and finishing. It provided an immersive experience that emphasized precision, patience, attention to detail, and an appreciation for the value of time in craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In February 2026, the program continued to evolve with a new phase at La Santissima \u2013 Community HUB. Students are now engaged in patternmaking, design, cutting, and women\u2019s tailoring within a creative and collaborative setting that encourages exchange and experimentation. This phase enables them to approach women\u2019s garments in all their complexity and expressive richness\u2014from initial design to final creation\u2014while maintaining a dialogue between traditional tailoring and contemporary performance aesthetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A key figure throughout this journey has been trainer Andrea Iacomino, who has guided the students with expertise and dedication. He has emphasized that the primary goal of the course is to transform film students into well-prepared professionals within the film industry. The program builds a bridge between training and employment, offering students something often missing when first entering a film set: an understanding of professional dynamics, roles, and responsibilities, along with the opportunity to learn without the pressure of tight production deadlines and to enter the industry with confidence and awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAndrea also reminded us how urgent it is, now more than ever, to preserve and pass on artisanal knowledge in an era marked by mass and unsustainable production,\u201d Fr. Bellino added. \u201cTeaching sewing means preserving a historical memory of craftsmanship and restoring dignity and visibility to trades at risk of disappearing, especially in a city like Naples, which is recognized worldwide for its tailoring tradition.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLooking at this journey as a whole,\u201d Fr. Bellino concludes, \u201cthe \u2018Bottega Artigiana \u2013 Tailoring and Costume Design\u2019 project is not merely a training program, but a true educational experience. It restores dignity to craftsmanship, strengthens connections between institutions and the local community, and offers young people a concrete space to cultivate their talents, skills, and aspirations. It affirms that educating in beauty, in excellence, and in collaborative work remains\u2014now as ever\u2014one of the most authentic ways to build the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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