19/12/2023 Castel d’Aiano Bologna Italy Some artisans attending the Workshop are getting ready to leave at the end of their shift. In the foreground, Davide; right behind him, Franca and Antonella.

06/12/2024, Castel d’Aiano (BO), Italy These three freshly shorn alpacas in their box are part of the herd of 29 animals carefully raised at the Filalana Farm. Their fine, soft wool is used to create handcrafted pieces that, as part of the project's educational initiative, become unique garments.

19/12/2023, Castel d’Aiano Bologna Italy Alex is standing by a loom, focused on weaving a wool rug. The “artisans” of Filalana create handmade items using the wool of alpacas raised on the farm and other yarns donated by local businesses. These manual activities, in addition to developing technical skills, foster a deep sense of belonging and responsibility. This work represents a tangible opportunity for social and work integration, thanks to the sharing of moments of commitment and daily life in a welcoming and inclusive environment. The sale of the handmade products not only provides financial support for the project but also highlights the value and dignity of their contribution.

11/04/2024, Vergato (BO) – La Vergata The Vergata Workshop, in connection with the Filalana Social Farm, was created to rediscover the art of bookbinding, offering people with disabilities an opportunity to develop artisanal skills. Educators and participants collaborate to create notebooks and planners, bind encyclopedias, and restore books, using fine materials and paying great attention to detail. Simona, an educator in the project, heats the sealing wax to stamp the creations, while educator Damiano reassures Kerem, who attends both the Filalana Social Farm and the Vergata Workshop during the week.

14/11/2023 castel D'Aiano Bologna ItalyFranco, from the Filalana Social Farm, is working at the spinning machine, arranging the threads that, through the correct positioning of the needles, create the colorful patterns of scarves and shawls. Over time, each “artisan” has developed a specialization while still rotating through different stages of production.