ART-ALCHEMY© |GIN Experience Workshop in Lugano

The ART-ALCHEMY© |GIN Experience Workshop in Lugano offers a unique opportunity to explore the art of gin customization. Led by a talented team, you will dive into an immersive alchemical laboratory setting and engage in sensory activities with local spices and herbs. By the end of the 2.5-hour workshop, each "Apprentice Alchemist" will have created a personalized 2dl gin bottle, complete with a decorative parchment detailing their unique recipe. This captivating blend of creativity and craftsmanship promises to leave a lasting impression on all who dare to step into the world of art-alchemy and gin.

Key Points

• Immersive art-alchemy workshop in Lugano, Switzerland, offering a customized gin-making experience with local ingredients and artistic activities.
• Collaboration between artist Gaba Müller and producer Mattia Reggazoni, creating a unique blend of science and art.
• Participants take on the role of "Apprentice Alchemists" and bottle their personalized 2dl gin creation with a decorative parchment.
• Workshop includes tasting of local gin, sensory activities with spices and herbs, and opportunities for painting and DIY crafts.
• Limited capacity workshops and special editions available, not suitable for pregnant women and children under 18.

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Workshop Overview

The ART-ALCHEMY® | GIN Experience Workshop is held in Lugano, Switzerland, with a price starting at £193.52 per person. This 2.5-hour workshop is offered in English, German, Italian, and Spanish, and participants can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The workshop also has a private group option available. This unique experience is the first of its kind in Switzerland, where participants can customize their own gin, created by local artist Gaba Müller and producer Mattia Reggazoni. The immersive environment reminds participants of ancient alchemical laboratories, where they engage as "Apprentice Alchemists".

Unique Experience

This ART-ALCHEMY® | GIN Experience Workshop is the first of its kind in Switzerland, where participants can customize their own gin. Created by local artist Gaba Müller in collaboration with producer Mattia Reggazoni (Alchimista Ticinese), the workshop immerses guests in an environment reminiscent of ancient alchemical laboratories, where they take on the role of "Apprentice Alchemists."

Unique Features
Immersive Alchemical Lab	Sensory Activities with Spices and Fresh Herbs
Tasting of 100% Local Basic Gin	Artistic Activities (Painting & Bricolage)
Personalized 2dl Gin Bottle to Take Home	Decorative Parchment with Recipe and Procedure

This one-of-a-kind experience allows participants to engage with others while enjoying a unique night out in Lugano.

Activities Included

Participants enjoy an Alchemical Laboratory, where they engage in a full sensory experience.

They’ll taste a 100% local basic gin, accompanied by a snack. Sensory activities with spices and fresh herbs heighten their olfactory senses.

The artistic activities of painting and bricolage allow them to tap into their creative side as "Apprentice Alchemists."

Each participant takes home a personalized 2dl gin bottle, along with a decorative parchment detailing the recipe and procedure for replicating the experience at home.

This unique workshop offers the opportunity to meet local people and enjoy a one-of-a-kind night out.

Locations and Editions

Standard nights of the ART-ALCHEMY® | GIN Experience Workshop are held at Gaba Müller Art Creations & Gifts studio, running from 8 PM to 10:30 PM. Special editions of the workshop take place at Masseria Il Gemmo in Breganzona, which include an aperitif and a farm visit. In case of bad weather, special editions are moved indoors to the studio in Besso. The workshop also offers special Caribbean Night editions, which allow participants to customize rum instead of gin, making it the first and only rum distilled in Ticino.

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Important Information

The ART-ALCHEMY® | GIN Experience Workshop is not suitable for pregnant women and children under 18. Pets are not allowed, except for assistance dogs. Participants won’t receive extra gin refills beyond the initial tasting, and there’s no sales by the glass. However, bottles of Alchimista Ticinese spirits are available for purchase in the on-site shop. The workshop offers a unique opportunity for participants to customize their own gin, immersed in an alchemical laboratory environment. With limited capacity and special editions at different locations, it’s an experience not to be missed for gin enthusiasts in Lugano, Switzerland.

Gin Customization Process

During the ART-ALCHEMY® | GIN Experience Workshop, participants embark on a journey of customizing their own gin. After tasting a 100% local basic gin, they engage in sensory activities with spices and fresh herbs. As "Apprentice Alchemists," they experiment with different botanicals to craft a personalized gin. The immersive alchemical laboratory environment encourages creativity and collaboration. Participants then bottle their unique gin creation, which they can take home along with a decorative parchment detailing the recipe and procedure. This hands-on experience allows them to explore the art of gin-making and leave with a one-of-a-kind spirit.

Alchemical Laboratory Immersion

Stepping into the ART-ALCHEMY® studio, participants are immersed in an environment reminiscent of ancient alchemical laboratories.

Adorned with bubbling glassware, flickering candles, and shelves filled with exotic botanicals, the space evokes a sense of wonder and curiosity.

Guests take on the role of "Apprentice Alchemists," engaging in sensory activities with spices and fresh herbs to explore the foundations of gin-making.

The immersive experience encourages participants to tap into their creative side, with opportunities to participate in artistic activities like painting and bricolage.

This unique blend of science and art creates a memorable and transformative workshop where guests can unleash their inner alchemist.

Local Collaboration and Inspiration

Locally created and inspired, the ART-ALCHEMY® | GIN Experience Workshop is a collaboration between artist Gaba Müller and producer Mattia Reggazoni (Alchimista Ticinese). Together, they’ve crafted an immersive alchemical laboratory experience that allows participants to become "Apprentice Alchemists." Guests engage with local spices, herbs, and a 100% local basic gin, while also partaking in artistic activities like painting and DIY crafts. This unique workshop is the first of its kind in Switzerland, offering a chance to customize and personalize one’s own 2dl gin bottle to take home, along with a decorative parchment detailing the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Purchase Additional Customized Gin Bottles During the Workshop?

No, participants can’t purchase additional customized gin bottles during the workshop. The information states that there are "No extra gin refills beyond initial tasting; no sales by the glass." Bottles of Alchemist Ticinese spirits are available for purchase in the shop.

Is There Any Option to Extend the Workshop Duration?

No, there is no option to extend the workshop duration. The workshop is a fixed 2.5-hour event, and no extra gin refills are provided beyond the initial tasting. Guests can purchase additional Alchemist Ticinese spirits in the on-site shop.

Are There Any Dietary Restrictions or Accommodations Available?

The workshop is not suitable for pregnant women and children under 18, but it can accommodate dietary restrictions and special needs with advance notice. Pets are allowed, but only assistance dogs are permitted.

Can I Bring My Own Botanicals to Customize the Gin?

Participants are not allowed to bring their own botanicals to customize the gin. The workshop provides a curated selection of local herbs and spices for the gin customization experience led by the artist and gin producer.

Is There an Option to Host a Private Workshop for a Group?

Yes, there’s a private group option available. Groups can book the workshop and customize their gin experience together in an immersive alchemical environment with the guidance of the workshop hosts.

Recap

The ART-ALCHEMY© | GIN Experience Workshop in Lugano offers participants a unique opportunity to enjoy the art of gin customization. Led by experienced artists, the workshop allows "Apprentice Alchemists" to create their own personalized 2dl gin bottle, complete with a detailed parchment describing their unique recipe. This collaborative and sensorial experience celebrates the rich local heritage and traditions of the Ticino region.

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