About us

Paese dei Balocchi Atelier is an art workshop based in Bologna, founded in 1993 by the artist Simona Ragazzi. In this place out of time, the art of painting, sculpture and ceramics coexist and blend with skill and mastery to satisfy the most extraordinary clients’ special requests.

Today, Simona Ragazzi and Roberta Angelini are the creative heart of the Atelier. Their work ranges from the creation of unique masterpieces and small series of objects to the design of furnishing and home decor items. The art lab mainly works on a commission basis, turning the client’s ideas into reality and creating paintings, artistic ceramics, furnishing accessories, ceramic plaques and house numbers, bas reliefs, sculptures, statues, portraits and busts using different techniques and materials. Inside Paese dei Balocchi there is also a shop full of exclusive furniture solutions and gift ideas.

Paese dei Balocchi is also a school. In the art lab have been held courses at all levels for 29 years (even personalized): ceramics, painting, sculpture, raku, naked, “terre sigillate”, lathe, cuerda seca. All courses enhance the ability to “make art” and give birth to all the expressive potential that is often hidden in each of us.

At Paese dei Balocchi you can really make your dreams come true, whether you have the desire to enrich your home with a special object or you want give shape to a specific idea.