On Friday 7 and Saturday 8 November 2025, the beautiful Villa Campolieto will host two days dedicated to the Green Craft Project, promoted by the Fondazione Ente Ville Vesuviane to enhance and promote a green approach in artistic craftsmanship and creative industries.
Funded by the Italian Ministry of Culture under the PNRR – MIC 313.3 Sub-investment 3.3.3, the project focuses on sustainability, innovation, and the transmission of traditional know-how in fields such as jewelry, coral, and cameo artistry.
Friday, November 7, 2025 will open with institutional greetings by Gennaro Miranda, President of the Fondazione Ente Ville Vesuviane; Roberto Chianese, Director; and Patrizia Porzio, Green Craft Project Coordinator.
Moderator: journalist Peppe Iannicelli.
Coral Session – 10:30 a.m.
The art of coral between tradition and innovation
A special session dedicated to the excellence of Torre del Greco’s coral craftsmanship, exploring its evolution between heritage, innovation, and education.
Schools, institutions, and artisans will discuss how this ancient art can embrace modern sustainability challenges.
Speakers:
Annunziata Langella – Principal, Liceo A. Nobel, Torre del Greco
Benedetta Rostan – Principal, Istituto F. Degni, Torre del Greco
Caterina Siciliano – Vice President, Assocoral / Coral and Cameo Consortium
Raffaele Capano – Teacher, Liceo A. Nobel, Torre del Greco
Vincenzo Aucella – President, Assocoral / Coral and Cameo Consortium
The discussion will highlight the synergy between education and craftsmanship, showcasing Torre del Greco’s coral art as a model of sustainable innovation and cultural heritage preservation.
