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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.

A relaxed, creative atmosphere in a real Venetian workshop. You’ll work at your own pace with personal guidance, surrounded by masks, materials, and the authentic spirit of Venice’s Carnival tradition.

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.

Don’t just snap pictures of Venice’s stunning scenery; interpret the sights of the Floating City in your own way during an outdoor painting class with a local artist. Rather than sitting inside, draw inspiration from what’s right in front of you as you set up your easel in a setting sure to stimulate your creativity.

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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.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting islands of the Venetian Lagoon on this half-day group tour to Murano and Burano. Glide past Venice's skyline, lined with historic palaces, on a panoramic boat ride across the lagoon. First, discover Murano, known for its glassmaking tradition, where you can watch a glassblowing demonstration. Continue to Burano to wander through its colorful streets and discover its lace craftsmanship.

Venice is Italy's carnival capital and festive masks are a large part of this annual celebration. Experience Venice's mask-making tradition first-hand with this private workshop at a local atelier. Learn how to create a paper mâché base using antique stone molds on day one, then come back the following day to decorate your hardened mask with paints, fabric, crystals, gold leaf, feathers, and other adornments.

Begin your experience with a private boat transfer from select hotels in San Marco or San Polo. Enjoy a scenic cruise along Venice’s iconic canals as you head toward a historic mask studio—a smooth, stress-free start to your creative adventure. At the studio, step into the world of Venetian mask making. Observe skilled artisans demonstrate time-honored techniques, from shaping delicate papier-mâché to applying vibrant, intricate details. Then, roll up your sleeves and craft your own mask, following a clear, step-by-step process that connects you with centuries of local tradition. This workshop offers a hands-on encounter with Venice’s rich artistic heritage. From the memorable boat ride to the creative session at the studio, every moment is designed to engage your senses and leave you with a unique, personal memento of your time in Venice.

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.

Attention,the entrance tickets are not included. This palace is the seat of government, the residence of the Doge of the Serenissima Republic. If you are in Venice, you have to see it, it is the most important in the city.

Enjoy a private 1-hour tour in Romanian with a local guide through the stunning Palazzo Ducale in Venice. Tickets are an additional cost. The Palazzo Ducale is the city's most significant museum, filled with legends and captivating stories shared as you explore its halls. Continue your journey on foot throughout the city or stay within the palace's historic walls.

Immerse yourself in the lush sounds of baroque music at this authentic chamber performance in Venice. The 17th-century Church of San Vidal provides an intimate historic setting and fantastic acoustics for concertos and symphonies by European masters such as Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel. The talented members of the Interpreti Veneziani ensemble bring these musical masterworks to life for a night out you won’t soon forget.

Capture your trip to Venice during this private one, two, three, or four-hour photoshoot with a professional photographer. Let the city be your backdrop as you pose in front of iconic Venice locations—ideal for solo travelers, couples, or special events. Get between 20 and 50 final images (depending on the duration selected) in an online viewing gallery within two weeks.

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.

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.

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.

Live a unique experience where you will be the protagonist. In about two hours, you will participate in the enchanting journey of creating your ring. Starting from the casting process and continuing with milling and welding, you will be guided through each phase of the process. At the end of the workshop, with our assistance, your ring will be ready to be worn by you or a loved one. The workshop can be booked in both English and Italian, with a maximum of four participants per session.

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.

Anyone can go to Venice and buy a handcrafted mask, but this private workshop lets you create your own keepsake to take home. Escape the tourist hordes in an intimate mask workshop in Venice’s authentic Cannaregio district. Learn about the history and traditional craftsmanship of Venetian masks from an experienced mask-maker. Choose two papier-mâché masks to decorate, with hands-on guidance from your teacher.

Create wonderful memories in picturesque Venice. Whether you’re a solo traveller that doesn’t want to rely on selfies, a couple looking for a romantic souvenir or a family that wants everyone in the frame, this experience is a wonderful way to remember your time in the city. Your photographer is a local who knows all the hidden spots and tucked-away corners that make the most beautiful backgrounds for your pictures.

Step into a hidden Venetian atelier and enjoy an evening of creativity, wine, and social connection. Sip fine Italian wine while bringing your own canvas to life, sharing laughs and inspiration with fellow guests. Surrounded by candlelit décor, vintage mirrors, and hand-crafted tables, you’ll create a unique painting to take home—a memorable experience in the heart of Venice.

Do you want to experience Venice in an authentic way, away from all the same tourist experiences? What if for once, instead of running from place to place, you stopped to do something with your own hands? Gilding is a slow and gentle technique, which naturally invites you to be in the moment. Applying the gold leaf requires only attention to the gesture : and it is precisely in that gesture that one finds oneself, reconnecting with oneself in a completely spontaneous way. You don't need any experience; you just need the desire to stop. In a contemporary artisan atelier in the heart of Venice, a stone's throw from the Rialto, you will learn the basics of gold leaf gilding : an ancient art handed down by a real artisan who practices it every day. Not a demonstration, not a ready-made kit but an experience where you really work with your hands and find yourself, and then go home with a unique creation that tells something about you. Maximum 4 participants per session, to ensure everyone the necessary attention