PUNTOITALY N°2 - July - December 2012

81 ARTE DOLCE LEARNING THE SWEET ART Born in 1991, Arte Dolce is accredited as one of the best centres for ed- ucation and advanced training in pastry making, gelato making, catering and baking. Ever since its inception, the Centre has been directed by Mario Morri, who has been a leading figure in the sector for over fifty years. His personal contribution, his enthusiasm and passion, and the skills he has passed on to the pupils have helped the Centre to grow and its prestige to increase. Through more than 1,800 courses, Arte Dolce has contributed to the formation of an entire generation of talents, many of whom, first as pupils than as teachers at the school, have won numerous interna- tional prizes and are recognised as “stars” at world level. The highly qualified staff, the meticulous organisation of the courses, and the careful selection of teachers combine to realise the ambitious objective of continuous improvement, in order to ensure that the students are totally satisfied. The intention is for each student to conclude his or her programme of study not only with greater knowledge and a higher level of skills, but also with the sensation of having found a band of friends who are working every day in support of professional artisans. For many years now, each course has been moni- tored by means of a questionnaire to gauge the level of satisfaction. The information gained is carefully evaluated, both in terms of the aim of continuous improvement, and also to detect the new needs felt by those operating in the field. The results are extremely positive: more than 90% of new students choose to enrol in a second course. Each year, Arte Dolce introduces new courses into its programme, to offer students the possi- bility of expanding their range of expertise. In every encounter between teachers and students, particular attention is paid to how the course work is organised and what costs the artisan stu- dents have to bear, since these matters are absolutely fundamental if the school is to remain competitive. The programme includes both basic and advanced courses, and has been up- dated with courses specifically geared to the study of new raw materials, with particular atten- tion to food intolerances and allergens. Ever since its inception in 1991 Arte Dolce has been directed by Mario Morri (in the middle of the photo), who has been a leading figure in the sector for over fifty years. His personal contribution, his enthusiasm and passion, and the skills he has passed on to the pupils have helped the Centre to grow and its prestige to increase. FOOD-AND-DRINK • PASTRY • GELATO