This weekly course is within ‘Responsibility for Our Creation ’ programme. Whether you join for single week(s) or commit to the full Spring 6-week programme, you'll learn to think freely, feel deeply, and see the world with newfound clarity.

About the Experience with Tomaso

Sovereignty Through Craft is a transformative one-week intensive workshop that explores how creative expression can bring meaning and purpose into everyday life. This immersive experience weaves together plant-based culinary arts, artisan cheese-making, and natural remedies to empower participants with practical skills for self-sufficiency and mindful living.

Rooted in the philosophy of "The Mindful Kitchen Map," this workshop guides participants through a journey from pantry to garden, teaching them how to transform simple, whole ingredients into nourishing food and sustainable lifestyle products. Each day focuses on a different aspect of the conscious kitchen, building skills that participants can integrate into their daily lives long after the

workshop ends.

Through hands-on sessions, participants will learn to create authentic plant-based cheeses without specialized equipment, prepare wholesome recipes that honor ingredients and minimize waste, and craft natural remedies using botanical ingredients. This workshop is designed for anyone seeking to reclaim autonomy over what they create, consume, and share with their community.

What Makes This Workshop Unique:

• Small, intimate group setting for personalized attention

• Twice-daily hands-on sessions (morning and afternoon)

• Integration of culinary skills with natural living practices

• Focus on accessible techniques that don't require expensive equipment

• Philosophy of creativity through craft and self-expression

• Use of seasonal, local ingredients from The Transmission School's garden

• Zero-waste approach to cooking and creating

Who Should Attend:

• Home cooks seeking to expand their plant-based repertoire

• Individuals interested in food sovereignty and self-sufficiency

• Creative makers wanting to connect craft with purpose

• Anyone exploring natural alternatives to commercial products

• Those seeking a transformative, hands-on learning experience in Tuscany

• COMPLETE WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

  Day 1 (Tuesday, May 19): PANTRY

  Morning Session (1.5 hours)

  • Presentation: Introduction to "The Mindful Kitchen Map" and Tomaso’s philosophy

  • Hands-on: DIY Lentil Gluten-Free Flour

  • Hands-on: Fresh Pasta Sheets from scratch

  Afternoon Session (1.5 hours)

  • Hands-on: Chard and Potatoes Lasagna

  • Tasting and group discussion

  Day 2 (Wednesday, May 20): CABINETS

  Morning Session (1.5 hours)

  • Hands-on: Instant Garden Risotto

  • Preservation techniques (participants can take some home or use throughout the week)

  Afternoon Session (1.5 hours)

  • Hands-on: Seed Crackers

  • Hands-on: Carob Chocolate

  • These will serve as snacks throughout the remaining days

  Day 3 (Thursday, May 21): BIN (Zero Waste)

  Morning Session (1.5 hours)

  • Hands-on: Carrot Juice & Zero Waste Camille

  • Philosophy of waste reduction in the kitchen

  Afternoon Session (1.5 hours)

  • DIY Natural Remedy: Bath Bombs using garden flowers

  • Sustainable self-care practices

  Day 4 (Friday, May 22): FRIDGE

  Morning Session (1.5 hours)

  • Uncultured Cheeses Intensive:

  ◦ Fresh Mozzarella

  ◦ Melty Mozzarella

  ◦ Plant-based Parmesan• Caprese appetizer for lunch

  Afternoon Session (1.5 hours)

  • Hands-on: Pizza Night using homemade melty mozzarella

  • Building flavor combinations

  Day 5 (Saturday, May 23): FREEZER

  Morning Session (1.5 hours)

  • Hands-on: Mango Ice Cream (no machine required)

  • Frozen dessert techniques

  Afternoon Session (1.5 hours)

  • Hands-on: Seitan Escalopes

  • Protein alternatives and techniques

  Day 6 (Sunday, May 24): GARDEN

  Morning Session (1.5 hours)

  • Hands-on: Fresh Pesto using homemade parmesan

  • Connecting to seasonal, local ingredients

  Afternoon Session (1.5 hours)

  • DIY Natural Remedy: Soap Nuts Cleaning Products

  • Natural home care alternatives

  • Workshop closing circle and reflections

  Day 7 (Monday, May 25): DEPARTURE DAY

• WORKSHOP DETAILS

  Duration: 6 teaching days (12 sessions total)

  Session Length: 1.5 hours per session

  Teaching Style: Hands-on, interactive, philosophy-driven

  Maximum Participants: 20

  Materials: All ingredients and materials provided by The Transmission School

  What Participants Will Take Home:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of uncultured plant-based cheese-making

  • Collection of zero-waste recipes and techniques

  • Natural remedy formulations

  • Confidence in creative, mindful cooking

  • Connection to a community of like-minded makers• Practical skills for everyday sovereignty

•  Daily Rhythm (Subject to slight adjustments)

  ARRIVAL DAY MONDAY 18 May

  DEPARTURE DAY MONDAY 25 May

  Daily Flow

  • 7:15 – Morning Practice (garden meditation, qigong, or yoga)

  • 8:15 – Organic Vegetarian Breakfast

  • 9:00 – Love in Action (communal care for the space and the garden)

  • 10:30–12:00 – Class

  • 13:00 – Lunch

  • 14:00–15:30 – Siesta / Integration Time

  • 15:30–17:00 – Class

  • 19:00 – Dinner

  Evening – Community Time, music, or quiet rest

  “Love in Action” time (9:00–9:40), when all students take part in small tasks to keep the space beautiful: whether that’s harvesting vegetables, sweeping, or freshening up the bathrooms.

  For single-week students, we recommend planning your departure for Sunday afternoon (either with your own car or using our shuttle service), after our marvellous closing brunch, or on Monday morning (check out at 10 a.m.)

• About The Transmission School

  The Transmission School is a space for learning: embodied and multidimensional. We invite thinkers, researchers, and practitioners from different lineages of knowledge who challenge dominant paradigms and offer tools for navigating this moment in history with clarity and depth.

  Through direct transmission, physical practices, shared inquiry, and encounters with the land, space holders and the teacher of the week will guide us through a week of deep experience.

• How To Contribute

  External participants (one-week only):

  • Standard Price: €1,500

  • Reduced Price : €1,200 (upon request, based on financial need)

  Full 6-week programme students:

  • With scholarship: €600/week

  • Without scholarship: €900/week

  • Contribute to our scholarship fund, allowing others to join who otherwise couldn't afford it: €1000/week

  Priority is given to students enrolled in the full programme.
  Very limited spots are available for one-week-only participants.

•  Cancellations & Contribution

  • To reserve your spot, we ask for a 20% deposit
    

  • Contributions are transferable but not refundable
    

    • If you cancel and someone you know takes your place, that’s fine, otherwise you lose your deposit
      

    • However, if cancellation occurs less than a month before the course and you've secured a bedroom, the deposit will not be refunded
      

  • Full payment due before arrival (unless arranged otherwise)

• What’s Included

  • Shared accommodation in a beautiful communal home (private rooms may be available for weekly students – first come, first served)

  • Three organic vegetarian meals a day, lovingly prepared (special diets accommodated, +€5/day for single-week guests)

  • Full access to all teachings, experiences, and community life

  • Shuttle service for full-time programme students (see below for others)

• Shuttle Service (for one-week participants)

  We offer an optional shuttle service from:

  • Florence Airport

  • Pisa Airport

  • Pontedera Train Station

  ➡ ️ Available for an extra fee – costs vary based on pick-up location and number of people (approx. €80–€230 each way). Details provided during booking.

  Note: we can coordinate a shared transfer with other participants, which will allow them to split the fare.

• What to Bring

  Once your place is confirmed, you’ll receive a more detailed list. But generally:

  • Comfortable clothes for movement practices

  • Layers for variable season weather

  • Water bottle, notebook

  • Garden/work clothes (for hands-on Earth activities)

  • Musical instruments welcome

  • Personal toiletries and any essential supplements/meds

  • DO NOT FORGET YOUR FAVOURITE APRON

• About the Space

  More info about the house, land, and environment will be shared once you’re in the booking process. Expect silence, olive trees, fresh air, shared bathrooms, and a lot of soul.

• Language

  The course and community experience will be held in English. While students come from all over the world, English will be our shared bridge for learning and connection.

• Bookings & Contact

  All bookings are managed directly through The Transmission School.

  This allows us to coordinate housing, dietary needs, transportation, and assess the genuine interest of the student who want to join.

  Please email us to:

  • Join the waiting list

  • Request scholarship or sliding-scale pricing

  • Ask about combining this week with the other RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR CREATION courses (See the full 6 weeks Calendar)

  For info & bookings: info@thetransmissionschool.org

   +39 351 3154575 (WhatsApp)

This weekly course is within ‘Responsibility for Our Creation’ programme. Whether you join for single week(s) or commit to the full 6-week programme, you'll learn to think freely, feel deeply, and see the world with newfound clarity.