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The 15 most popular workshops in Venice. What each one includes, what it costs and who runs it, so you can spend the day out on the water instead of stuck in a queue.
Paint a Venice Carnival mask with a Venetian artisan. Learn paper-mâché techniques, add color and glitter, and take it home.
Most Popular“So I got lucky and did this alone! Giorgio didn't skimp on the history of carnival or his attention - and yet I had plenty of time to lose myself in the pleasure of painting. This was a perfect experience - and thank you for your guidance.”
Venice pasta and tiramisu class in Dorsoduro: learn fresh fettuccine and ravioli, make classic tiramisu, enjoy wine and limoncello.
“Barbara was awesome. highly recommend the class. thanks Wayne”
Venice pasta and tiramisu class with wine for a small group. Learn fresh pasta techniques, then eat your meal with limoncello and coffee.
“What a great experience. The chef was very kind and helpful throughout the process. We had fun and the food we made was delicious!”
Private Murano-style glass lesson with Massimiliano Caldarone in Venice. Make a take-home pendant, learn the process, and get 10% off.
“An unforgettable experience! I cannot recommend this glass blowing class highly enough! From the moment we arrived, the instructor made us feel completely welcome and at ease. His passion for the craft was contagious, and he guided us through every step with patience, humor, and skill. Even as total beginners, we were able to create…”
Hand-paint a Venetian papier-mâché Carnival mask in a tiny St. Mark’s class. Learn the traditions, then take your creation home.
“It was wonderful! Giorgio, the shop owner, was the most warm and inviting host:) his talents in mask making go well beyond just helping my husband and I create beautiful Venetian masks—he truly is a an incredible artist! His creations are stunning! I can not recommend visiting his shop & painting Venetian mask enough! It…”
Visit Colleoni on Murano for a master glassblowing demo, then make a mosaic or bead jewelry piece to take home with a shop discount.
“We really enjoyed the glass blowing presentation. Afterwards, we had the choice to make a bracelet, key chain etc out of glass beads or a mosaic. That was a neat little activity but I really thought, from the description, that we would be actually able to try the glass blowing. I am not sure if…”
See Murano glass masters at work, then make your own Murano bead or mosaic souvenir on a guided Venice lagoon tour.
“It was very easy to find the meeting point and meet Giovanni, our excellent and knowledgeable guide. We were whisked off to Murano Island in a beautiful wooden water taxi. It was a gorgeous day and the views from the water taxi were breathtaking! We then got up close to 2 glass artists at a…”
Make a Venetian mask at Carta Alta on Giudecca. Learn baroque decoration, hear mask history, and take home your creation in 1.5 hours.
“Good fun, very well organised. Masks are smaller than I expected but there was a really good choice on how to embellish them and make them unique. lively colours available fir painting them. Time flew by. Also nice to hear about the history of masks by a team who made masks for movie sets. Great…”
Paint a Venetian paper-mâché mask in a small 1-hour workshop. Acrylic tempera colors, gold touches, feathers, ribbons, sequins, and take-home fun.
“Absolutely wonderful family friendly experience! We loved our guide and our masks. The shop is fabulous!”
Create your own Murano-inspired glass pendant in a private Venice studio, then watch a master make more complex work.
“Massimiliano Caldarone is an artist who shares his art with you for a full experience. You get to feel the glass turn to liquid and then shape it. He patiently teaches so you are prepared and keeps you calm when you want to tense with the actual doing. You end up with a piece you…”
Shop Venice’s Rialto Market with a local chef, then cook fresh pasta and tiramisù in a private courtyard setting. Small group, great value.
“Vanessa was an excellent teacher, very authentic methods of Italian cooking. We enjoyed her enthusiasm for food and her charming personality. It was wonderful to learn ways to make homemade pasta.”
Handmade pasta and tiramisù in a Venice home with a Cesarina host. Small-group class, local wine, espresso, and recipes to take home.
“This class was so much fun. Our instructor made us feel like family, we met new friends, and the meal we cooked was delicious!!! Thank you!!”
Make fresh Venetian pasta and tiramisu in a local home with prosecco aperitivo, small-group hands-on cooking, and wine at the table.
“We had such a great time! Our host was incredibly nice and the food was amazing! There were 4 of us and it was so so good. We were able to bring the recipes home and we can’t wait to try them again.”
Make your own Murano glass in a small group. Learn with guided drills, blow hot glass, then pick up next day or ship.
“Well worth it! We did this with our kiddos and Hillary was amazing! We would definitely recommend doing this class.”
Make a Venetian carnival mask inside the Prisons Palace near St Mark’s. Artisan-led class includes materials; take your creation home.
“excellent from start to finish, a great souvenir to take home”
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