Top Veneto Art Classes

Take a course on mask-making from a local instructor in Venice, and learn about the history of this ancient tradition. See the traditional art of decorating a mask and see what goes into the preparation for the Venetian Carnival. Then create your own masterpiece to create a special memory from your time in Venice.

Paint and sip fine Italian wine in a hidden Venetian atelier during a shared small-group evening in Venice. Painting materials and artist guidance are provided for an evening of creativity and conversation. Candlelit decor, vintage mirrors, and hand-crafted tables shape the atelier setting. Create your own canvas, share the experience with fellow guests, and take your finished painting home as a keepsake.

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.

Take a break from the usual sightseeing and snapping photos in Venice with this special experience that allows you to be an artist for the day. Learn how to capture the sky, lagoon, and historic palaces through the time-honored medium of watercolor. A local Venetian artist takes you to find the ideal corner of the city to paint, where you can create your own artwork.

The Doge's Palace prison near St. Mark's Square is where Casanova was held before his famous escape—a specific and unusual piece of Venetian history that standard walking tours rarely cover. This experience combines a guided visit to the historic prison with a hands-on Carnival mask-making workshop led by a local artisan, with a completed mask to take home at the end.

Bring home the ultimate souvenir of your Venetian sojourn—your own papier-mâché carnival mask, handmade to your own design. A local master artisan works with you and your small group to unleash your creativity, as well as sharing stories of craftsmanship and carnival. Work with a whirlwind of materials—not just paint, but feathers, glitter, and trimmings—to create something that’s truly and uniquely yours.

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You don’t have to brave Venice in February to enjoy the magic of Carnival. Capture yourself against six different settings and backgrounds with a range of dresses, masks, hats, and feathers at a studio in the heart of Venice. Create fun videos and photos to share online or print out—it’s the perfect activity for when history and art gets a little much.

A unique experience that combines art and craftsmanship, in a laboratory that in over fifty years of activity has created over a thousand different graphics, working with over 250 artists from all over the world.

Skip the guesswork of finding an authentic, hands-on class and enjoy a welcoming cooking experience in Verona. Learn to prepare classic Italian dishes with guidance from a local chef, gaining practical skills you can recreate at home. Cook, share a meal, and connect with local food culture in a relaxed setting without worrying about planning or experience level.

Arriving in Venice can be a hectic experience.  Enjoy a stress-free start to your vacation with this one-way, private transfer service. You’ll be picked up by a private water taxi at the Santa Lucia Station, if arriving by train, or the Piazzale Roma bus terminal, and then taken directly to your hotel in Venice or Venice Lido. It’s a convenient, customizable way to start your Venetian visit in comfort and style!

Explore a unique part of Venice’s history and culture—and enjoy a hands-on art experience that few other visitors get to have—thanks to this small-group mask-making workshop. Make your own way to the centrally located artisan studio, and get ready to create your very own Venetian mask using papier-maché and other provided materials. As you craft, learn insider facts and stories about the city’s mask-making traditions that you wouldn’t otherwise encounter.

Step inside an authentic Venetian artisan workshop and discover a traditional craft that celebrates creativity and personal expression. Your instructor will introduce the ceramic engraving process before helping you transfer your chosen design onto a ceramic tile. You may bring inspiration from a favorite travel photo, recreate an iconic Venetian scene or design something entirely your own. Using professional engraving tools, you'll carefully carve your artwork into the ceramic while receiving step-by-step guidance from the artisan. Throughout the experience, you'll learn about the techniques, precision and craftsmanship behind this traditional decorative art. At the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a handcrafted ceramic engraving that preserves a personal memory of Venice in a truly unique way. Please note: The ceramic piece will be ready for collection after approximately one week, as it needs to be fired in the kiln. Shipping is extra and not included in the price.

Basilica San Marco is the most important church in the city. In the altar is the tomb of St Mark the Evangelist. We can visit the Pala d'Oro and the terrace. Hi, my name is Cristina Caragia, I work as a licensed tour guide and I have a degree in architecture here in Venice.

Only 6 participants: personalized feedback, no one is left behind. Venice as a classroom : every street is a lesson in light and geometry. You learn to disappear: the invisible approach technique is your advantage. Three intense hours: zero useless theory, only field practice. Shoot with anything: DSLR, mirrorless or smartphone, it works.

For this private mask-decorating workshop in Venice, arrive at a traditional atelier, and get a blank sand-colored mask that’s ready for your artist eye. Use feathers, sequins, and other materials to make a masterpiece. Your guide will share facts about the history of mask making and can also show you some great techniques to use. Afterward, you’ll get to bring home your decorated mask.

Venice is unique and wonderful, without a doubt. If you are here on vacation, you will surely want to come home with some beautiful memories to show to friends and family and to cherish. If you are passionate about photography, you must absolutely participate in this workshop that will show you how to best photograph the beauties of the city. We will see some street photography and architecture techniques and we will learn to hone our techniques and our creative eye to get the most out of our photographs. * Children and teenagers up to 13 years of age can participate for free. It's necessary to notify their presence via message, specifying number and age.

We are an artisan laboratory of artistic screen printing, active since 1968 in the heart of the city of Venice. It prints high quality editions, making available its own technical expertise and sensitivity, managing to interpret and translate the different expressive languages of painters, sculptors, photographers, illustrators, street artists, graphic artists and designers into graphics. Gianpaolo Fallani inherits the passion for screen printing from his father Fiorenzo, who has collaborated with over 200 artists from all over the world and for whom he has created more than 1000 editions. Printing on commission continues, also offering workshops and residences of various levels that invite the artist to learn about and experience the versatility and potential of this printing technique. In 2018 Gianpaolo received the recognition of MAM Master of Art and Craft and participates in Double Firma and Homo Faber.

Discover the most playful and creative side of Verona! A unique experience between art, play and shared fun.

Make your own Venetian mask in a hidden artist's atelier in Venice, with a glass of wine in hand. In a relaxed two-hour workshop our painter guides you step by step as you decorate and paint a traditional mask, choosing one of our designs inspired by the lagoon tradition or creating something completely personal. The aperitif includes vin santo with zaeti, typical Venetian biscuits, and two glasses of selected wine. Small groups (max 14), no experience needed, guidance in English, Italian and Croatian. You take home a one-of-a-kind mask, the perfect souvenir of Venice and its Carnival. Ideal for couples, friends, families and solo travellers.

A unique blend of creativity and culinary delight awaits families in Venice. This private experience kicks off with a hands-on Venetian mask painting workshop led by a local artist, where you and your children can design your own masks to take home. After showcasing your artistic flair, step into the kitchen with Massimo, a warm and engaging host and expert cook, to prepare a traditional Italian meal using fresh ingredients from the local market. This interactive cooking session not only includes preparing pasta and dessert but also offers a glimpse into Venetian culture through stories and laughter shared around the dining table.

Unleash your creativity in a traditional printing workshop nestled in the heart of Venice. Over 2.5 hours, explore the craftsmanship of wooden type and manual presses, guided by skilled artisans. This hands-on experience at Campo Santa Maria Mater Domini allows you to create your own unique prints, blending artistry with rich historical technique. Upon completion, take home a beautiful souvenir that captures the essence of Venetian artistry, making your visit truly memorable.

Beat the crowds and enjoy an insider's introduction to Venice during this private photo walk, which visits lesser-known neighborhoods and attractions that only locals know. Discover canals and picturesque bridges away from the tourist track, stopping to take photographs along the way. Tailor-made itineraries offer hands-on photography instruction.