Settle in for a wonderfully scenic drive to Florence to meet with innovative artisans that creatively use sustainable and recycled materials. A photo stop atop Michelangelo Square will offer an overview of the spectacularly artistic city, after which you a visit a designer of eco-friendly clothing. She will describe how only natural fibers are used in her fashions and why they are so superior to synthetic materials. An artisan of a different sort will enlighten you at Il Conventino, a 19th-century convent that now houses nearly two dozen artists’ ateliers and workshops. There, Silvia Logi will present a collection of her artwork made with natural and recycled materials. The pieces may include colorful picture frames, sculptures, mosaic jewelry and decorative wooden panels. It will be inspiring to see how she has repurposed ordinary objects into exquisite art. To complement your immersion into contemporary art, you will enjoy free time in Florence, a city renowned for its Renaissance art.