Dörthe Lütkemeyer
Dörthe Lütkemeyer
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I am a professional goldsmith and completed my goldsmith diploma after 3 years of training in Florence.
I love the beauty of shapes and the many ways you can create an object with your hands from start to finish.
With me you can create your own piece of jewellery, just like the master goldsmiths did many years ago, by first melting the material and drawing wires and rolling plates. Then it is sawn, hammered and polished.
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80travelbug124
New York City, NY64 contributions
Oct 2019
It was only by chance that I discovered Dorthe's silver class after booking a visit to her AirBnb.
I enjoyed learning the process, from smelting the piece of silver, to quenching, to rolling and hammering. Measuring and cutting to size, stippleing, shaping and finally polishing.
My master-crafts woman and teacher was informative and praised me for thus far being the first person to complete 3 pieces of jewelry in 4 hours!
A great class. Well worth the time!
I enjoyed learning the process, from smelting the piece of silver, to quenching, to rolling and hammering. Measuring and cutting to size, stippleing, shaping and finally polishing.
My master-crafts woman and teacher was informative and praised me for thus far being the first person to complete 3 pieces of jewelry in 4 hours!
A great class. Well worth the time!
Written 14 October 2019
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Thank you very much Kevin. It was a really good afternoon and I have had fun and enjoyed my master student!
Written 15 October 2019
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Raphaelle O
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Aug 2024 • Couples
We had the best time making jewelry with Dorthe! Her studio in Tuscany is gorgeous. Once we arrived, she gave us the option to make any jewelry that interested each of us, which I appreciated because most classes require everyone to make the same pieces. In our case, one of us made a stylish bracelet and another made a cute cat pendant. Throughout the process, we learned many different techniques. It was amazing to create entirely from scratch. Dorthe also prepared delicious lunch for us and gave us a ride to and from Florence!
This is a memorable experience to have in Italy. It’s definitely unique and the souvenir will last forever. 🤎
This is a memorable experience to have in Italy. It’s definitely unique and the souvenir will last forever. 🤎
Written 25 August 2024
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Cameron A
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Aug 2024 • Couples
The class was absolutely fantastic. Dörthe was a wonderful and patient teacher. My fiancee and I booked the course so we could make our wedding rings together, and we are so happy with the results!
Dörthe led us through the entire progress, from the preparation of the silver all the way to cutting, hammering, and shaping our rings. She made the process easy to follow, and gently guided us whenever we had any troubles.
We would not hesitate to recommend this class to anyone who is looking for a unique experience, and are sure to cherish the memories, skills, and rings we made during the class.
Dörthe led us through the entire progress, from the preparation of the silver all the way to cutting, hammering, and shaping our rings. She made the process easy to follow, and gently guided us whenever we had any troubles.
We would not hesitate to recommend this class to anyone who is looking for a unique experience, and are sure to cherish the memories, skills, and rings we made during the class.
Written 19 August 2024
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Annika
3 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
This is the second time I've attended Dörthe's course and I'm again so happy with my very special piece of jewellery and the great experience. Dörthe explained every step very patiently and clearly, so that even my boyfriend with 2 left hands got a super nice result. I made earrings and he made a bracelet and we're over the moon with our new jewellery! It's a really nice souvenir to take home with you. The course is a lot of fun and equally suitable for complete beginners or advanced people. Dörthe shows and tells lots of interesting things about jewellery making and also gives great tips for restaurants and activities to do in the area! A fully recommendation for anyone who wants to experience something special on their holiday in Tuscany.
Written 5 July 2024
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Addingtonam
Amelia Island, FL1 contribution
My daughter and I recently attended a jewelry-welding class with Dorthe and it was the highlight of our trip! We toured all over Italy and had some amazing tours/experiences, but this is a must. We rented a vespa and made it a day trip from Florence to Tuscany, and so glad we did. Dorthe is very knowledgeable, very patient and an amazing instructor. We started with just gold nuggets and ended up with beautiful rings that we will cherish forever. Dorthe guided us through the whole process and it was so nice to have someone teach us that was passionate about her work. It was a great way to gain perspective on the craft and feel accomplished for making something start to finish. She also provided us with a delicious lunch. This class was well worth our time and money. I highly recommend anyone in the Florence/ Tuscany area take advantage of this amazing experience.
Written 24 June 2024
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Flavia M
Sydney, Australia47 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
This was such a wonderful experience. My kids and I really wanted to do a jewellery making workshop in Florence. However, not many places did day courses or courses for under 18 year olds.
We were so happy to find Dörthe's workshop. Not only is she a skilled goldsmith, she is also an excellent teacher and great with kids!
Dörthe's jewellery workshop is well designed, it takes you from making sterling silver to creating your own piece of jewellery which you can cherish forever.
It is set in the gorgeous hills outside Florence, in a very beautiful workshop. It really is a wonderful experience.
I highly recommend it if you are looking for a memorable experience near Florence.
We were so happy to find Dörthe's workshop. Not only is she a skilled goldsmith, she is also an excellent teacher and great with kids!
Dörthe's jewellery workshop is well designed, it takes you from making sterling silver to creating your own piece of jewellery which you can cherish forever.
It is set in the gorgeous hills outside Florence, in a very beautiful workshop. It really is a wonderful experience.
I highly recommend it if you are looking for a memorable experience near Florence.
Written 28 October 2023
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Thanks a lot! It was a great experience for me too!
Written 20 December 2023
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J Takenaka
Los Altos, CA20 contributions
Jan 2023
My daughter and I spent a morning with Dorthe in January. Not only was it a great way to learn about what goes into hand crafted jewelry, but it was a wonderful way to see a bit of the Tuscan countryside beyond the city of Florence proper.
Dorthe helped me to make a necklace, and my daughter made a ring. It was a completely hands-on experience from design, pressing the smelted silver into sheets, cutting, adding texture, finishing and polishing.
In addition, Dorthe provided us with cappuccino in the morning, and snacks later in the day. We took the bus from Florence, and she picked us up from the little town outside of the city.
It was such a fun an memorable experience! I recommend it highly!
Dorthe helped me to make a necklace, and my daughter made a ring. It was a completely hands-on experience from design, pressing the smelted silver into sheets, cutting, adding texture, finishing and polishing.
In addition, Dorthe provided us with cappuccino in the morning, and snacks later in the day. We took the bus from Florence, and she picked us up from the little town outside of the city.
It was such a fun an memorable experience! I recommend it highly!
Written 21 February 2023
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Yes, it was a beautiful experience. Thank you so much!
Written 15 April 2023
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Jinjee D
2 contributions
Feb 2023
Dörthe was so kind, spoke English wonderfully, was clearly skilled in her field, and was a patient teacher. She truly made this day a fun, relaxing experience, while still teaching me start to finish how to make a ring. The snack mid-day included the best cheese I've had in my life and she answered all of my questions about the jewelry-making process and even gave food recommendations for the area.
Written 7 February 2023
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I hope to see you again. It was very funny!
Written 15 April 2023
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Vicki B
Columbus, OH13 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We had an afternoon class with Dorothe today. We really enjoyed the class, she’s extremely knowledgeable and wasn’t too hands on. She showed us what technique to use through each step of the process and helped along the way. We enjoyed the fact she allowed us to make our own individual pieces of jewelry but was there assist us when needed. We have a better understanding of why handmade jewelry can cost a premium. It requires time and attention especially because it’s not mass produced. We’ve been in Europe for almost 10 days and have been very busy with tours. This one was a nice change of pace.
Written 9 May 2022
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Thank you very much, it was a lovely afternoon with you!
Written 10 May 2022
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Ali Nihann
Dublin, Ireland11 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
My friend and I were touring Tuscany, looking for unusual expeniences to enhance our trip. We discovered Dorotheai's wonderful silver jewelry making workshop and it certainly lived up to our expectations! She is an absolute treasure and most talented artisan/silversmith. We made our own design pieces from scratch through to the end results. Couldn't believe what we achieved in this time, which slipped by so quickly in beautiful soundings, excellent hospitality and expert instruction. A happy, informative, creative experience from end to end. See what we made ..some pics below. Unmissable. Unforgettable. Highly recommended. 💫💫💫
Written 31 August 2021
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Thank you Ali! I am very happy that you enjoyed the class. Me too!
Written 10 May 2022
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