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From September 4th to 6th, Faenza will transform into the capital of ceramics with Argillà Italia 2026. Together with us at La Vecchia Faenza and our colleagues from Faenza, the city will welcome over 200 ceramists from around the world for a weekend packed with events, exhibitions, and performances in the historic city center.

Where to find us during the event

• Visit our booth: we’ll announce our booth number and location soon. In the meantime, follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on Argillà Italia 2026!
• In the shop: at Via Sant’Ippolito 23/A, a stone’s throw from the center, the shop with an open-air workshop will always be open.

Argillà Italia 2026 schedule:

• Friday, September 4: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Saturday, September 5: 10:00 – 22:00
• Sunday, September 6: 10:00 – 20:00

To view the full program and list of exhibitors, visit the official Argillà Italia website (the event is organized by the MIC Faenza Foundation with the Municipality of Faenza, in collaboration with AiCC – Italian Association of Ceramic Cities).

We’re waiting for you in Faenza!

Those who know us are aware that we’ve always shipped our traditional ceramics all over the world, but not everyone knows that you can purchase them directly from our online store and have them delivered to Europe and the United States, as well as to Italy.

We take care of our majolica pieces from creation to delivery: we pack them ourselves to ensure safe, trackable shipping, so that home delivery is just as enjoyable as picking them up in the shop!

If you want to give a gift, you can now send it with just a few clicks, even to someone living in another country.

Have our Faenza ceramics delivered right to your door

Choose your favorite majolica at www.CeramicaFaenza.it

Here is the list of countries we ship to: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, England, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, the United States, Sweden, and Hungary.

If you don’t see your country listed among the available destinations, please contact us: we’ll provide you with a personalized quote.

This year marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Italy (along with St. Catherine): the celebrations will culminate on October 4, which, starting in 2026, will once again be a public holiday, with schools closed and workers receiving holiday pay.

We honor his memory with this round, relief-embossed majolica plaque, which depicts him with the stigmata, surrounded by “Brother Wolf” and his bird friends (you can also find it in our online shop).

St. Francis continues to inspire not only believers

The values that Francis embraced and embodied are perhaps even more relevant today than they were in his own time:

• love for creation and respect for the environment, as also expressed in the *Canticle of the Creatures*
• material and spiritual poverty, in order to discover what is truly essential in life
• a commitment to peace and dialogue: not everyone knows that in 1219, in the midst of the Fifth Crusade, Francis met with the Sultan of Egypt (the nephew of the famous Saladin). The meeting was an attempt to find a path to peace and a crucial step toward the beginning of interfaith dialogue between Christians and Muslims.

We like to recall the story of the wolf of Gubbio: according to tradition, the town of Gubbio was terrorized by a ferocious wolf that preyed on livestock and even people (!). The people of Gubbio asked Francis for help, and when he met the wolf, he tamed it, scolding it for its violent acts but acknowledging that they were driven by hunger and desperation. Francis and “Brother Wolf” made a pact: if the wolf stopped its attacks, the people of Gubbio would feed and care for it.
A story that speaks to the potential harmony between humans and nature, but also to the need to forgive and show compassion.

Even today, the wolf is often seen as a threat, but we should appreciate its contribution to the balance of the local ecosystem: as a top predator, the wolf helps keep the populations of wild boars, red deer, roe deer, chamois, and coypu, reducing damage to crops and riverbanks, promoting forest regeneration, and improving the health of wildlife through natural selection.

Even today, just as back then, we need to make a pact with the wolf—and, more broadly, with the natural world around us—to rediscover the beauty of living in peace and harmony.

Any time is a good time to visit our beautiful Romagna! While we wait for summer to finally arrive, Faenza and the surrounding area offer plenty of destinations to suit every taste! Between a concert in the hills and a visit to a major art exhibition, come discover the beating heart of Faenza’s traditions: we look forward to welcoming you to our shop, where you’ll find a wide selection of hand-painted ceramics, and to our workshop, where we decorate them.

• For information on where we are and how to visit us for free, click here.
• To discover some of the best things to do in Faenza and the surrounding area, keep reading the article

Barocco. The Grand Theater of Ideas @ Musei San Domenico (Forlì)

The exhibition offers an overview of Baroque culture: the ideas that gave rise to it, the key figures who shaped it, and the decisive role played by patrons. More than 200 works trace a journey through art, light, and power that began in Rome—the heart and birthplace of the Baroque movement—and went on to shape the language and culture of European courts.

The exhibition will be open to the public until June 28, 2026, at the San Domenico Civic Museum in Forlì, located in Piazza Guido da Montefeltro.

Alchimia Ginori 1737-1896. Art and Craftsmanship @ MIC (Faenza)

The exhibition offers a fresh perspective on two centuries of the history of the Doccia manufactory, presenting a unique account of the evolution of ceramics in the 18th and 19th centuries through the display of 160 porcelain works from the collections of the Ginori Museum. The exhibition highlights the interplay between creativity and materials, and between aesthetic exploration and scientific and technological progress—an interplay that has been at the heart of Manifattura Ginori’s work and led to the creation of the modern Richard-Ginori company. 

The exhibition is open until June 2 at the International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza, located at 19 Via Alfredo Baccarini.

Musica nelle Aie + Motta in concert @ Castel Raniero

On May 8, 9, and 10, the hills of Castel Raniero near Faenza will come alive with the sounds of “Musica nelle Aie,” a folk festival that takes place in courtyards and vineyards, featuring guided hikes, children’s activities, and cultural and culinary events.

Motta’s concert adds to the festival’s lineup. The Tuscan singer-songwriter will perform on Saturday, May 9, at Castel Raniero as part of the “Romagna in fiore” music festival.

Buongiorno Ceramica + 100 km del Passatore @ Faenza

On the weekend of May 22 and 23, Faenza will host a two-part national event. Throughout the weekend, the historic city center will be taken over by Buongiorno Ceramica, the citywide celebration of Italian ceramics, and its packed schedule of events will bring life to shops, squares, and museums.

At the same time, the city is awaiting the arrival of the 100 km del Passatore, the historic international ultramarathon in which runners set off from the Tuscan capital and, after crossing the Apennines, arrive in Piazza del Popolo in Faenza between Saturday evening and late Sunday morning.

How to visit the shop and workshop of La Vecchia Faenza

Where to find us: We’re located at Via Sant’Ippolito 23/A, just a short walk from the historic center and the International Museum of Ceramics (MIC).

Opening hours: We are open to the public, and admission is always free for all visitors. No reservation is required for small groups, individuals, or families.
We are open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

Group Special: We offer guided tours in Italian and English; the recommended duration is approximately 40 minutes, but we are flexible and can adapt to your group’s schedule and needs; visits outside regular hours, including Sundays, can be arranged (by reservation).
To arrange a group tour, please call 0546 26907 or email info@lavecchiafaenza.it

We look forward to welcoming you to experience the timeless charm of Faenza’s artistic ceramics!

If you’re planning a weekend of art and culture in Romagna, take the opportunity to discover an ancient Faenza tradition famous throughout the world: majolica!

Every day we open the doors of our workshop to customers, occasional visitors, and organized groups to explain how we produce our ceramics using traditional methods.

In the shop you can admire the variety of finely hand-decorated ceramics: from large ornamental plates to traditional vases, up to small everyday objects and timeless souvenirs.

Ask us to visit the workshop, where you will have the privilege of observing the decoration live and discovering all the secrets of making majolica!

Useful information

Where we are

You can find us at Via Sant’Ippolito 23/A, a short walk from Faenza’s historic center and the International Ceramics Museum (MIC).

Opening time

We are open to the public Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Admission is always free for all visitors. Reservations are not required for small groups, individuals, or families.

For organized groups

Reservations are required for groups (to better organize our tours!) We offer tours in Italian and English. The recommended duration is about 40 minutes, but we are flexible enough to accommodate your group’s schedule and needs. For organized groups, visits outside of regular hours, including Sundays, can be arranged (by reservation).

To arrange a group visit, please contact us at 0546 26907 or 0546 26357, or email us at info@lavecchiafaenza.it.