Top Venice Classes & Workshops - page 5

Step inside an authentic Venetian ceramic workshop, where you'll discover the fascinating process of transforming clay into a handcrafted object. Your instructor will introduce you to the basics of wheel throwing before guiding you through each stage of the creative process. You'll learn how to center the clay, shape it on the wheel and refine your piece using traditional pottery techniques. Throughout the workshop you'll receive individual guidance while working at your own pace, making the experience suitable even for complete beginners. At the end of the session, your creation will be professionally glazed and kiln-fired before being prepared for collection or shipping, leaving you with a unique handmade souvenir of your time in Venice.

Set just behind St. Mark's Square, the class is right where you'll likely already be spending your day exploring Venice. No need to travel across the city or interrupt your sightseeing: simply make the express cooking experience with us part of your lunch or dinner plans. This isn't just about following a recipe. As you cook, you'll hear the stories, legends, and traditions behind each dish and its ingredients: why Italians choose one ingredient over another, which combinations work best, and the small details that can completely change your pasta. You'll learn practical tips and techniques that will have you making fresh pasta with confidence in no time. During this hands-on class, you'll make 2 types of fresh pasta from scratch.:Ravioli and Tagliatelle: Create your own ravioli filling, discover the secrets to perfectly balanced flavours, then shape your ravioli by hand and master fresh tagliatelle traditional techniques

The only water sports school in Lido di Venezia. At Blue Moon beach you can have fun and play sports on the beach. The Stand up paddle course takes place in two phases: the first level, with the flat sea; second level, with the waves where you will learn to ride the waves with the S.U.P. The Surf Course is practiced when there are storms, our qualified I.S.A instructors will inform you when it is possible to surf and you can enter the water safely with us, learn the main maneuvers and use surfskate as a training method outside the waterfall. In our school you will find all the courses available and the possibility of renting equipment. Sport and fun guaranteed!

Shop, cook and dine like a Venetian in this 3-course experience hosted through Cozymeal. Begin with a market stroll, exploring stalls filled with seasonal produce, herbs and seafood while learning how locals choose ingredients at their freshest. Menu - First course: Artichokes alla Veneta — crispy and golden, fried in olive oil - Second course: Fresh ravioli — filled with ricotta and vegetables or risotto — crafted with squid ink or seasonal vegetables - Dessert: Choice of classic tiramisù or panna cotta with fruit Back in a welcoming Venetian kitchen, enjoy wine as you cook and share authentic dishes in a warm, intimate setting.

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 glass plate will be ready for collection after approximately one week. Shipping can also be arranged.

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.

Get a taste of authentic Venetian life with a private culinary experience that starts at the local Rialto Market. Overcome the language barrier with your guide and select fresh ingredients for a cookery class in a historic local home. Craft traditional Venetian appetizers and a spritz aperitivo, then sit down and savor your creations.

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.

With a specilized italian sommelier, you will enjoy a walking tour in Bassano, from the most famous landmark, the Ponte Vecchio (in English, the “old bridge”), a wooden bridge designed by famous Italian architect Andrea Palladio in 1569 that crosses the mighty Brenta River. Crossing the main squares and streets, in a relaxing chat about the traditions and the annedocts of Bassano, you will arrive in this unique location, which is the highest point of the city, in a liberty style palace with an amazing terrace from where you will enjoy the view at sunset, with an exclusive tasting of wines and cheeses and cold cuts. A great food tour combining our traditional "cicchetti" with special wines, in a private exclusive atmosphere that speaks about Bassano in the most beautiful and romantic way you can imagine!

Perfect for cruise passengers, this authentic Venetian experience begins just steps away from the waterfront at Palazzo Cornoldi. Explore the city’s hidden calli and historic districts, visit a traditional local market, and enjoy a hands-on cooking class in a real home. Prepare fresh handmade pasta and a classic Venetian dessert, then savour your homemade lunch paired with local wine before returning comfortably to the meeting point.

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.

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

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.

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.

Led by our simpatica (or simpatico!) certified sommelier you’ll uncork the secrets of our eminently quaffable Italian wines Focusing on 3-4 bottles from the Veneto and Friuli regions (a mix of red and white) paired with seasonal local appetisers, you’ll explore – The origins and history of each of the wines opened along with an insider’s insight into the history of the city itself The principles and methods of wine tasting using sight, smell and taste along with expert tips on what to look out for How to best open, pour, serve and store your wines How to read Italian wine labels The importance and principles of wine and food pairing Easy-going, unpretentious – and best of all, tons of fun – wine tastings last approx. 1½ hours and can, if you wish, be preceded by a short (1½ hour) walking tour of ‘secret’ Venice on which you’ll discover local places and hidden-away corners that’ll make you feel like a true Venetian about town…

Discover the Art of Light Glass : An Intimate and Unique Experience in Murano Experience the authentic charm of Murano craftsmanship with a workshop designed for true contact with the glassmaking tradition. Why this workshop is unique: Absolute Exclusivity (Max 2 Persons): No large groups: you will sit directly at the workbench in a private workshop, with the teacher at your side. Hands on Flame: You will guide the molten glass barrel firsthand, learning how to shape living matter. A Complete Work: You will not only make individual beads, but assemble them into a three-dimensional Totem sculpture, a personal and unrepeatable work of art. Safety and Professionalism: You will work with professional equipment (dydymium glasses) and the Guide of those who live this technique every day. An intense and hypnotic experience to live Murano as a protagonist. Places for private workshops are limited. Book your session now!

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.

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.

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.

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.