Top Venice Art & Culture Classes - page 2

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.

Experience the magic of Venice with a private gondola ride along the Grand Canal. Glide past iconic landmarks and romantic side canals as your gondolier navigates through the heart of the “Floating City.” Afterward, explore Venice’s hidden gems with a digital map on your mobile, featuring more than 200 points of interest, while wandering its charming alleys.

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.

Venice is renowned for its age-old metalworking techniques, so there’s no better place to create a personalized souvenir than the Floating City. During this private jewlry-making workshop, you’ll create two customized signet rings that express your unique creativity, receiving one-to-one guidance from your expert goldsmith along the way.

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.

The ancient art of engraving, which had its greatest splendor and diffusion in Venice, will have no more secrets! For those who want a unique experience in the ancient world of craftsmanship, I organize individual courses (one or at most two people) to explain and put into practice the basic techniques of engraving. Participants will thus have the opportunity to create a real art print made by them (on their original idea or drawing) and take it home. An experience that they will certainly not forget - in fact, they can hang it in their home! The course includes etching with the drypoint technique on Plexiglas or drypoint on zinc. I will follow you in the choice of subjects, in the preparation of the drawings and during all the processing phases, from the initial study to the processing of the plate up to the final prints. Reservations are accepted by people from the same family or relatives

Enjoy a fun and convenient way to get from central Venice to the Venezia Marittima cruise terminal with this shared transfer service. Board a comfortable motorboat at the most convenient of several pickup stops throughout the city, and then relax and take in the sights on the ride across the Venetian Lagoon to the cruise port.

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.

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.

Your experience begins with an introduction to the history and symbolism of Venetian masks, an enduring part of the city's cultural identity. You'll then choose your design approach, whether inspired by traditional Carnival styles or guided by your own creativity. With step-by-step support from a local artist, you'll decorate your mask using colors, patterns and decorative details, gradually transforming it into a personal creation. Throughout the workshop, you'll enjoy a Venetian aperitivo featuring wine and local specialties, creating a relaxed atmosphere that encourages conversation and creativity. By the end of the experience, you'll leave with a handcrafted mask that reflects your own interpretation of Venice and a deeper appreciation for one of the city's most celebrated artistic traditions.

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.

Private photography workshop during an enjoyable walking tour in Venice, above and beyond the touristic itinerary. Effective and pleasant way to learn how to take beautiful photos in a unique city like Venice. Improve technique and creativity in a synergistic way. Private workshop with a professional photographer at your exclusive disposal. The fact of not being a group guarantees high effectiveness and sure enjoyment. Theory of photography dealt with contextually to real photographic situations. Walking around Venice and learn to photograph, think and move like a professional photographer. We will analyze each photograph, correct any errors and I’ll propose new points of view. If you have just your phone camera it’s okay, we will focus on creativity. It is not only a photographic workshop but also a way to discover and enjoy Venice. Pleasantly getting lost in the maze of Venice, mostly off the beaten path, photographing hidden gems of Venice.

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.

We will discover together the most iconic places of the city, the Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, St. Mark's Square. I will show you the most secret Venice through the eyes of a professional photographer born in Venice. The tour is suitable for all people, more experienced photographers but also people who like to take photographs with their mobile phones. During the tour I will introduce you to local traditions, the best restaurants and the best craftsmen.

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.

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.

Arianna is one of the few remaining Venetian artisans who still prints like in the 15th century. If you plan to visit Venice you cannot miss the opportunity to travel through time and return to the age of the "Serenissima". You can meet Arianna at her art studio, an antique-style printing house in Fondamenta dei Ormesini in the Cannaregio district and attend an entire press session with her: you will be surprised by the atmosphere, the colors, the scents, the gestures , from the work behind a single print. The entire work behind an art print will be shown: starting from the initial drawing, the various processing steps will be explained to obtain a chalcographic engraving, until the actual print is under your eyes.

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

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.

After your Venice vacation, don’t take home the same souvenirs as everyone else. Create your own silver ring during a private jewelry-making workshop with an Italian goldsmith. Visit one of the few remaining places where you can still witness traditional metalworking and make your own piece that’s personalized to your style.

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.

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.

Award-winning photographer, I offer you an intimate, artistic and personalized session in Venice. I Guide you to create together authentic and elegant memories

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.