The Bergamo Creative Fair is the National Manual Arts Fair held every year in the province of Lombardy, attracting visitors from all over Italy and Europe. Now in its 24th edition, it will be held from 5 to 8 March, from 9.30 to 18.30 in Via Lunga, in the ring road of the city.
The Fair is the most important reference point of the sector, with over 300 exhibitors accompanied by a series of events (workshops, demonstrations, courses) that capture passion and interest from the public and businesses.
The courses and demonstrations, in particular, are the focus of the entire event, since they allow visitors to try out various materials just to discover their creativity, at the same time looking at professional demonstrations in real time, carried out by experienced artisans.
The exhibitors themselves establish themes, times and costs of participation: to have all the information on the courses available it is advisable to consult the dedicated page on the official website of the event, in the specific section“list of courses and demonstrations”.
National fair of manual arts, what to see
All the most important schools of art in Italy, on the occasion of Bergamo fair, make avilable to the public precious secrets and tricks of the trade, sharing works of art made by extemporaneous demonstrations.
A special mention goes to the Embroidery Area, the spearhead of the event, where famous embroidery masters give proof of their manual skills telling the traditions and history of this ancient art. The Embroidery Area is located in the Central Gallery of the exhibition complex, and is full of courses and activities aimed at involving visitors during all four days.
Another special section is also the one called Master Beads, dedicated to wonderful creations of jewelry, by craftsmen from all over the world. During their creative course, these artists illustrate to the public techniques (traditional and innovative) and secrets to create unique jewelry entirely handmade, using different materials, including creative recycling.
Finally, it is essential to mention the presence of master craftsmen who are experts in the production of leather, resin, wood, glass, vegetable ivory and even chocolate.
Creattiva Bergamo Fair, where to stay
For those looking for a place to stay at the Bergamo Fair, Indisparte offers its trendy rooms, each of which is dedicated to a writer; our hotel is located in the heart of Bergamo and is the ideal place for those who need to sleep in the city during the creative fair of Bergamo.
Indisparte is a symbol of the ancient tradition of hospitality, a B&B located in a strategic cell city enriched by the presence of a cultural restaurant with periodic events such as concerts, tastings, shows.
For the entire duration of the Fair, there will be two free shuttles that connect the exhibition complex to Bergamo station and Orio al Serio airport, both for those arriving and for those who leave. Thousands of parking spaces are available to visitors. Entrance tickets to the Fair can be purchased both on site and online.