BOTANICA URBANA | 4th EDITION

EVENTS PROGRAMME

Saturday 21st March

9.30 am-1.30 pm Open class open to the public of the Futuro Vegetale Master’s programme of the University of Florence
At Motel (Building B3)
Free activity

10.30 am-12.00 pm Guided tour of Manifattura Tabacchi and visit to the Caveau
Register here

11.00 am-1.00 pm Stanze Fiorite, workshop curated by Susanna Stigler and Sara Pizzati
Stanze Fiorite is the meeting between the floral world of Sara Pizzati and the poetic and artistic world of Susanna Stigler. Sara brings with her the project “Fatti1mazzo-Botanica Informale” with her spontaneous and seasonal botanical compositions. Susanna brings to life “Appuntare le matite come le intenzioni”, the creation of rituals of poetic thought and colour that find their joyful synergy with the natural element. An invitation to discover plant names and seasonality, touching and composing with your own hands and with poetry.
At Motel (Building B3)
For info and registration: Sara Pizzati sara@botanicainformale.com

11.00 am-1.00 pm Workshop of Ricamo Botanico, curated by PUEBCO in collaboration with Bianca Hodselle
To discover the art of handcrafted embroidery together with Bianca Hodselle, Florentine embroidery designer and lecturer at Istituto Marangoni. During the workshop the basic stitches to embroider botanical motifs on an iconic PUEBCO apron will be explained, transforming it into a unique accessory to take home.
At the PUEBCO store
Paid activity.
Limited places by reservation.
To register: shop@puebco.it; +39 375 9089701

12.00 pm-1.30 pm Guided tour of Manifattura Tabacchi and visit to the Caveau
Register here

1.10 pm-2.10 pm FLOW\ER PILATES class
at LOSTUDIOESSE, Atelier del Movimento
Paid activity, the class will take place only upon reaching the minimum number of participants.
Register here

3.00 pm-4.30 pm Fiori Tessili: Laboratorio di Riciclo Creativo curated by Bottega Biologica & PUEBCO in collaboration with Ayako Nakamori
During the workshop, Japanese designer Ayako will teach how to give new life to precious fabric remnants selected by PUEBCO, from Japanese fabrics to Indian saris, to create handmade floral brooches. Participants may also bring a small piece of fabric from home, to make the creation even more personal and creative. The workshop is open to everyone and includes a special BIO snack at Bottega Biologica.
At the PUEBCO store
Paid activity, materials and snack included.
Limited places by reservation.
To register: shop@puebco.it; +39 375 9089701

4.00 pm-5.00 pm Workshop for children 5+ Ortolandia, piccoli orti crescono, curated by Società Toscana Orticultura
A workshop designed to introduce children and young people to the world of nature. Through practical activities and simple gestures of care, discovering how to cultivate a small vegetable garden in harmony with the environment, learning about plants, seasonality and the cycles of nature.
At Motel (Building B3)
Register here

4.00 pm-5.00 pm Paesaggiando: alla scoperta della botanica di Manifattura Tabacchi activity for families and adults, with Elia Renzi from Società Toscana Orticultura
Paesaggiando is an immersive journey into the history of Florentine urban greenery. In this stage we will discover Manifattura Tabacchi not only from an aesthetic and landscape perspective but also from a botanical one. On the roof of Building B11, in fact, lies Officina Botanica, the rooftop garden rich in biodiversity designed by landscape architect Antonio Perazzi.
Meeting point at Motel (Building B3)
Register here

Selection of short films by the finalists of Corto Botanico 2025
Continuous screening of selected short films from Corto Botanico Film Contest 2025, a film competition on the theme of plants and the relationship between plants and the city, curated and organised by Società Toscana Orticultura together with director and activist Lorenzo Ci.
At Motel (Building B3)

Sunday 22nd March

10.30 am-12.00 pm Guided tour of Manifattura Tabacchi and visit to the Caveau
Register here

10.30 am-11.30 am Workshop for children 5+ Ortolandia: il magico mondo dei lombrichi, curated by Società Toscana Orticultura
A workshop designed to introduce children and young people to the world of nature. Through observation, interaction and play, discovering the earthworm and its important mission. During the workshop it will be possible to learn how to build a vermicomposter using recycled materials and understand how to replicate the practice at home.
At Motel (Building B3)
Register here

11.00 am-12.00 pm Workshop di composizione floreale ARCIMBOLDO bouquet di fiori e ortaggi, curated by Shake Cafè in collaboration with Invasate Botanical Gallery
 learn how to create a bouquet of seasonal fresh flowers and vegetables. Anna from Invasate Botanical Gallery will explain step by step the spiral technique for composing your Arcimboldo bouquet, which you can then take home.
At the Shake Cafè store
Paid activity.
Limited places by reservation.
To register: legnanianna93@gmail.com; +39 334 9790532

11.00 am-12.30 pm Fiori Tessili: Fiori Tessili: Workshop of Riciclo Creativo curated by Bottega Biologica & PUEBCO in collaboration with Ayako Nakamori
During the workshop, Japanese designer Ayako will teach how to give new life to precious fabric remnants selected by PUEBCO, from Japanese fabrics to Indian saris, to create handmade floral brooches. Participants may also bring a small piece of fabric from home, to make the creation even more personal and creative.The workshop is open to everyone and includes a special BIO snack at Bottega Biologica.
At the PUEBCO store
Paid activity, materials and snack included.
Limited places by reservation.
To register: shop@puebco.it; +39 375 9089701

12.00 pm-1.30 pm Guided tour of Manifattura Tabacchi and visit to the Caveau
Register here

3.00 pm-4.00 pm Workshop di composizione floreale ARCIMBOLDO bouquet di fiori e ortaggi, curated by Shake Cafè in collaboration with Invasate Botanical Gallery
Learn how to create a bouquet of seasonal fresh flowers and vegetables. Anna from Invasate Botanical Gallery will explain step by step the spiral technique for composing your Arcimboldo bouquet, which you can then take home.
At the Shake Cafè store
Paid activity.
Limited places by reservation.
To register: legnanianna93@gmail.com; +39 334 9790532

3.30 pm-4.30 pm Dipingi la tua mattonella di primavera, botanical-themed ceramic painting workshop, curated by Bulli&Balene in collaboration with EVAMUN
A creative and relaxed moment to approach ceramics and learn manual decoration techniques by experimenting with signs and motifs inspired by flowers, leaves and natural patterns.
At the Bulli&Balene store
Paid activity.
Limited places by reservation.
To register: info@evamun.design; +39 339 3600116

4.00 pm-5.00 pm Workshop for children 5+ Ortolandia: il magico mondo dei lombrichi, curated by Società Toscana Orticultura
A workshop designed to introduce children and young people to the world of nature. Through observation, interaction and play, discovering the earthworm and its important mission. During the workshop it will be possible to learn how to build a vermicomposter using recycled materials and understand how to replicate the practice at home.
At Motel (Building B3)
Register here

4.00 pm-5.00 pm Paesaggiando: scopri la botanica di Manifattura Tabacchi (for families and adults) with Elia Renzi from Società Toscana Orticultura
Paesaggiando is an immersive journey into the history of Florentine urban greenery. In this stage we will discover Manifattura Tabacchi not only from an aesthetic and landscape perspective but also from a botanical one. On the roof of Building B11, in fact, lies Officina Botanica, the rooftop garden rich in biodiversity designed by landscape architect Antonio Perazzi.
Meeting point at Motel (Building B3)
Register here

4.00 pm – 6.30 pm Bamboo self-building workshop with Margherita Bertoli from Arundo
A practical workshop dedicated to bamboo self-building techniques, a natural, strong and sustainable material. Participants will discover together with Margherita Bertoli from Arundo the properties of this plant and will experiment with simple assembly techniques to create small structures, approaching the principles of lightweight and circular construction.
At Motel (Building B3)
Register here

5.00 pm-6.00 pm Dipingi la tua mattonella di primavera, botanical-themed ceramic painting workshop, curated by Bulli&Balene in collaboration with EVAMUN
A creative and relaxed moment to approach ceramics and learn manual decoration techniques by experimenting with signs and motifs inspired by flowers, leaves and natural patterns.
At the Bulli&Balene store
Paid activity.
Limited places by reservation.
To register: info@evamun.design; +39 339 3600116

5.00 pm Paper Bloom, creative paper flower workshop with drink and tapas, curated by Postò in collaboration with Estrolab
You will create paper flowers inspired by spring and the warm season, to give an extra touch to your home and table. The course is open to everyone, no experience required, just curiosity and a desire to try something new and have fun.
At the Postò store
Paid activity, materials and aperitivo included.
Limited places by reservation.
To register: estrolab.studiocreativo@gmail.com.

Selection of short films by the finalists of Corto Botanico 2025
continuous screening of selected short films from Corto Botanico Film Contest 2025, a film competition on the theme of plants and the relationship between plants and the city, curated and organised by Società Toscana Orticultura together with director and activist Lorenzo Ci.
At Motel (Building B3).

All activities in the programme are free except for those explicitly indicated as paid in the programme.