Italian: Rosalba Carriera and 18th-Century Venice

Join this Italian language and culture class inspired by the Venetian painter Rosalba Carriera, one of the most celebrated artists of 18th-century Venice.

About the Tutor

Dr Federica Ferrieri has lived in Northern Ireland since 2010, after spending time in the Netherlands and Greece. She holds a PhD in Modern Greek Language and Literature, and her expertise lies in both the theory and practice of language teaching.

She works as a Civic Engagement Officer at Queen's University Belfast, and she also continues to pursue her passion for teaching foreign languages – mainly Italian. She served as the Italian Honorary Consul in Northern Ireland from 2016 to 2025.

Federica is particularly interested in projects that connect language learning with arts-based approaches, restorative justice, diversity and representation.