Viaggio a Biella e Torino

A couple of weeks ago the 4th years took a trip to the towns of Biella and Torino in Northern Italy.  It was an absolutely amazing trip complete with visits to some of the most amazing museums and factories in Italy!

In Torino we went to the Orient Art museum which had 3 stories worth of incredible artifacts from the orient.  It was so inspiring.

We went with our professors to Casa Zenga a wool factory up in the mountains of Biella where we got a tour of the factory.

We also visited the factory of Cerruti a famous cashmere and wool company.

We took a trip to Citta Dellarte an organization founded by Italian artist Pistoletto.  This organization "aims to inspire and produce a responisble change in society though ideas and creative projects."  While at Citta Dellarte we were able to view exhibitions from the artists involved with the organization and we were also able to attend forums given by artists and architects. 

The following are some images from the amazing city of Torino.

Cinema Museum in Torino

View from the highest point in Torino.

Relaxing with a drink after a long day!

Munching on some of Torinos world famous chocolates:)

Wool Wool and more Wool!

A sneak peek at my sketch book!

An overview of Settembre: Pesto, Como, and Fashion Week

Here are some photos from various activities that took place during the month of September!

We learned how to make home made pesto in our Italian class! It was the most delicious pesto I have ever tasted! Take a look...

We took a day trip to Lake Como a couple of weeks ago.  Once we arrived in Como we took a boat to a beautiful old Villa with stunning gardens.

Milano Fashion Week happened a couple of weeks ago as well.  We were able to attend the Fashion trade shows where we were able to see all of the new collections and talk to some of the designers.  It was an incredible experience.

Il mio returno a Milano

As I am sure all of you have heard by now, I am back in Milan for yet another year!  I enjoyed my experience here so much that I was not ready to say Arrivederci.  Sydney, Kourtney, and I (the three  returning knitwear students) along with the help of Lisa our program director were able to get the 4th year knitwear program up and running for the first time ever in Milan.  I am so happy to be back and cannot wait to see what the year has in store:)

Opening the door to my new apartment located on Ripa di Porta Ticinese (aka the canal).  This year I moved a whole two buildings over from my apartment last year.  I am living in an adorable apartment with two Italian girls (Margharita e Chiara).  They are both studying at Universita Cattolica in Milano. 

The walk from the train station at Porta Genova to my apartment. 

This is the breathtaking view from my new apartment.  I am lucky enough to have a window overlooking the bellisima canal!

The view when you step out from my front door.  Che bella!

Margharita and I all dressed up for a nice Japanese dinner at the restaurant where she works.

The amazing sushi dinner we had at Margharita's restaurant Kiyo. Amazing food! I am taking everyone and anyone that comes to visit me this year:)

Sydney, Margharita, and I at the restaurant.

My other roommate Chiara and our friend helping me attempt to build a desk from IKEA!  This was a first and hopefully a last.

The finished project:) I am quite proud of us.  It turned out great!

The beautiful campus of Universita Cattolica.

Sydeny and I took a day trip last Saturday to the beautiful town of Sirmione (about an hour and a half outside of Milano) where we spent the day walking around the ancient castle and lounging on a dock at Lago di Garda.  The following pictures are from that day... I will let them speak for themselves:)