In the 16th century, Arte, a delightful young lady from an aristocratic family, dreams of being an artist and contributing to the renewal of civilization. However, with her father's death, she ends up losing the only person who believed in her passion for art. Now she is expected to marry a nobleman and live as a refined housewife without disgracing her family name. Reluctant to accept her fate, the headstrong Arte steps into the streets in search of a master artisan to take her on as an apprentice. But no one believes that women are capable of fine craftsmanship, so none are willing to accept her. Luckily, a renowned artisan by the name of Leo is persuaded to take her as his disciple since he has none anyway. And thus, Arte's new life begins, far from the comfort of her noble upbringing. As an apprentice, she must earn her keep while tackling various challenges along the difficult path to becoming a full-fledged, master artisan.
Episodes
I Want to Be an Apprentice
Arte is born into a noble family, but she would rather work for a living as an artisan than be married off to another noble.
A New Life
Arte starts her life as an apprentice by fixing up her shed and meets an apprentice named Angelo when she goes to the marketplace to buy materials.
First Job
During Carnival, Leo takes Arte out, but it’s not to join the festivities… Then, she helps with a job for a client for the first time.
Courtesan
Arte accompanies Leo to his courtesan patron’s house and learns about what it takes for a woman to live by her own means.
Inescapable Bond
Arte practices negotiating with a difficult customer and ends up learning more about Leo’s past.
Trade Guild
Apprentices from other workshops take issue with the fact that Arte is a girl, so she has to prove herself through her work.
The Venetian Noble
A noble from Venice visits Leo’s workshop with an offer of work for Arte, but it would mean she would have to leave Florence and Leo.
A New Chapter
Arte sets off for Venice with Yuri, but what Leo says at their parting makes her feel uneasy about her decision to leave Florence.
Naughty Child
Arte starts her lessons with Katarina, but she needs to get Katarina to open up to her before she can do her job.
Katarina’s Dinner
Katarina invites Arte to the dinner she prepares at Yuri’s, and Yuri tells Arte more about Katarina’s past.
The Faliers’ Portrait Painter
An encounter at a local Venetian workshop leads Arte to work harder than ever as she finished up the Faliers’ portraits.
Apprentice
Arte finishes the Falier portraits and returns to Florence, reuniting with her friends and family there.
Top Cast
Mikako Komatsu
Arte Spalletti (voice)
