Top Italy Glassblowing Classes

Make the most of your time in Venice by exploring the traditional craft of glassmaking. A peaceful alternative to overcrowded group tours—this private experience offers a more personal visit, where you watch master artisan Alessandro Boscolo—part of a family with a long glassmaking heritage—shape and blow glass. You can also try the techniques yourself and create your own piece to take home.

Get an inside peek into the world-famous glassblowing factories of Murano with this small-group tour. From central Venice, ride a water taxi across the Venetian Lagoon to the colorful island of Murano. Watch a glassmaking demonstration by a master craftsman, and enjoy time to browse the factory showroom featuring finished works of art. Finally, attend your choice of hands-on workshop to create a take-home piece of jewelry or mosaic using authentic Murano glass.

Get hands-on experience with one-to-one guidance during a private glassmaking lesson. Discover the secrets of Murano glassmaking techniques from one of the most renowned craftsmen of Venice. The 90-minute workshop includes all materials—including your own marvelous glass artwork to take home—plus a 10 percent discount on glassworks from the artist.

Rather than gondola rides and crowded sightseeing spots, this hands-on experience allows you to learn about a traditional Venetian craft—glass-blowing. Enjoy a private water taxi to Murano, visit a glass factory, meet a glass master, and watch how Murano glass is blown. You can also try your hand at glass blowing with expert help during this exclusive private tour.

Learn the secrets of glassblowing during this activity in Venice. Visit the Glass Factory Showroom near St Mark's Square to see examples of this highly specialized glass art, beloved by collectors the world over. Learn about this technique's origins in the Roman Empire from you guide, then watch a glassblowing demonstration by a Master Artisan.

Learn a new skill and have the special opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind glass object to take home with you during this hands-on tutorial with a glass master in Venice. As it’s a private class, you can benefit from expert tips, one-to-one demonstrations, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions throughout.

Discover the island of Murano, near Venice, with a small-group glass workshop and walking tour. See traditional artistry in action at Murano’s famous glass factories and visit the workshop of a local artist for a hands-on class. Complete the experience with a walk around Murano to see its churches, landmarks, and striking architecture.

The contact with clay: transforming the material with your own hands and creating a shape is fun and exciting. To experience one of the most ancient techniques is to immerse yourself in the very history of our town, a town with an ancient ceramic tradition.

Unleash your creativity and get inspired by ancient Roman art during this hands-on ceramic workshop in the heart of Rome. Surrounded by clay, pottery wheels, and modeling tools, learn traditional pottery techniques from passionate artisans. Craft your own masterpiece, guided by expert ceramic masters in a relaxed and inspiring studio environment. No prior experience is needed—just bring your creativity!

During your Venice vacation, carve out some time for creativity with this private woodpress workshop. Rather than returning home with a souvenir you’ve picked up from a store, create your own piece of art using traditional printing techniques, adding your personalized stamp. Plus, your local artist guide can offer plenty of tips for exploring Milan’s creative scene.