Top Venice Classes & Workshops

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. A local Venetian artist takes you to find the ideal corner of the city to paint, where you can create your own artwork with watercolors.

Take a course on mask making from a master artisan in Venice, and learn about the history of this ancient tradition. You can choose from a production class or a decoration class, or you can even take both. In the production class, learn how to make your own papier-mâché mask, and in the decoration class, you can paint or use materials to decorate your mask. No matter which option you choose, you get to bring home your creation—just in time for Carnival.

Learn the secrets of glassblowing during this activity in Venice. On the island of Murano, visit the Glass Factory Showroom near St Mark's Square to see examples of this highly specialized glass art, beloved by collectors the world over. Learn about this technique's origins in the Roman Empire from you guide, then watch a glassblowing demonstration by a Master Artisan. Walk away with a small Murano glass souvenir.

Venetian masks have a long and storied history: during the republic’s heyday, they were used to conceal the identities of residents who engaged in decadent activities. In their masks, peasants and noblemen were equal. Make your own Venetian mask (yours to keep), adorned with sequins, ribbons, and other fineries, under the tutelage of a local artist. All materials are provided.

Fallani Venezia is a craft laboratory of artistic serigraphy, active since 1968 in the heart of the city of Venice. Print high quality editions, making available their technical expertise and sensitivity, managing to interpret and translate into graphics the different expressive languages of painters, sculptors, photographers, illustrators, street artists, graphic designers and designers. 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 made more than 1000 editions. Commission-based printing 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 Maestro d'Arte and Mestiere and participated in Doppia Firma and Homo Faber.

Get prepared for a trip to Venice ahead of time or just soak in the city’s history during this live, virtual experience led by a Venice local. Your guide teaches you about the past and present of Venice as you hear about what it’s like to live in the City of Canals. Plus, since this experience runs in real time, you can interact with your guide just like you would if you were to meet in person.

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.

Get ready to discover the Murano island, witnessing artistry in action in its glass factories, experiencing the lampwork tradition by creating your own Venetian bead and visiting the Byzantine-style 12th century mosaics of its churches. You will have a personal glass lampwork workshop, in which you will create your own Venetian bead, keeping alive a 17th century artistic practice. We will visit the oldest glass factory in the world active since 1295 and see how tradition is combined with contemporary design and creativity. We will stroll around Murano, discovering some hidden gems like its churches and walking through off-the-beaten paths.

If you’ve always wanted to learn to make specialty desserts, there’s no better time to learn than now. Take this Withlocals tiramisu virtual cooking class live from Venice, and participate in an interactive option that’s far more fun than reading out of a cookbook. A couple from Venice will show you step by step how to make this traditional coffee-flavored Italian dessert right from your own kitchen.

The ABC course is equally suitable for all ages. Thanks to the various decorative techniques available, children can independently participate from 4 years upwards. Adults can experiment with different types of professional decorations.

Meet a local mask artisan in Venice. Enter his atelier and learn all about this traditional Venetian craft. He will teach you how to create your own original maks.

cooking class with an expert in the history of Venice, in an informal and fun environment where you can cook and have dinner together

Kids will love learning about the mysteries of Venice's Carnevale, while creating a wonderful souvenir! Our activity is set in the Giardini area of Venice, a fun off-the-beaten path location for kids to run around and explore Venice at their own level.

Designed to delight children and adults alike, this private 2-hour mask-painting workshop offers insight into an important Venetian craft. Under the guidance of a resident artist, you’ll choose a mask from more than 50 different styles and decorate it according to different techniques. While you work, your guide tells stories of traditional masks and their function in society. A minimum of four people are required for this activity.

Your family will enjoy visiting a typical Murano glass-blowing studio. With the help of our docents, you will discover how master craftsmen create beautiful hand-blown glass on the island of Murano for centuries (2 hrs.). Afterwards, parents can enjoy a leisurely aperitivo (aperitif on their own) or a stroll while your kids learn about the art of glass blowing and create original works using hand blown Venetian glass beads (1.5 hrs.). All materials included. Vaporetto tickets to Murano Island not included.

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.

Amazing experience with Piero Dri, one of the few artisans that still creates the famous gondola’s Forcola: a type of rowlock used by the gondolier to move the special boat along the waterways and the Canal Grande. Each fórcola is a unique piece since it is specifically designed for its personal gondolier according to his height and rowing needs. Meet Piero in his workshop in the heart of Venice (5 minutes from Rialto Bridge) and starts the lesson where he’ll show all the procedure to create this magic item: from the beginning to the end. During the experience he will narrate history, secrets and legends of gondolas and the Venetian gondoliers! In front of your eyes the master artisan creates this unique Venetian artwork that has the actual shape after centuries of experimentation A unique experience to live Venice as a local discovering the legendary art of making a Forcola.

Discover Venice and its lagoon in a fun and unconventional way, connecting with the soul and the secular traditions of the city. On board of typical venetian boats, as the “Batea da Fresco” and the XVII century “Gondola” you will live the unique experience of learning the techniques of the venetian rowing and navigating through the canals of the city, as venetians used to do back in the centuries. Gloria Rogliani, champion of the oar, will guide you in a tour through the canals in the heart of the Venice, distant from the usual touristic itineraries, until reaching the lagoon and Murano, the island known all over the world for the refined artistic glass production. You will learn how to row standing according to the Venetian tradition, The meeting point is in front of Grand Hotel dei Dogi, where Gloria Rogliani or one of her instructors will accompany you to the Cavana Tintoretto, At the end of the tour, you will receive a certificate of attendance to the Venetian rowing class.

Our Mystery and Fantasy Treasure Hunt is fun for the whole family. An original way to discover the mysteries and symbols illustrating the history of Venice. With the help of a map, photos of clues, a quiz and a fun and engaging teacher, Venice's fascinating curiosities are brought to life for the whole family. Our treasure hunt will take us to the fantastic spaces of Campo Santa Maria Formosa and the Querini Stampalia Foundation (1.5 hrs). Afterward, the kids will have an exclusive Arte al Sole art experience; a comic strip creative workshop where they will use the symbols they have learned to craft their very own story. All materials included.

Come on in and get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing. This sample class is the best way to enjoy the excitement of playing with melted glass while making your very own souvenir. You will learn how to gather glass from the furnace, and then control and shape it. You will realize that crafting autentic Murano glass is not easy task and that’s why it does not come cheap. Furthermore, with your own trophy in your hand, you will have the proof that each piece is unique, meaning that small imperfections are an integral part of the value of the object. Finally, if your own production is not enough for you, you will have a huge amount of woderful items of display to choose among!

Kids will love learning about the mysteries of Venice's Carnevale, while creating a wonderful souvenir! Our activity is set in the Giardini area of Venice, a fun off-the-beaten path location for kids to run around and explore Venice at their own level.

An engaging on-line class where you can talk and interact with the artist. Giorgio, the mask master, will help to create your carnival mask directly at your home! Enjoy the amazing online lesson with Giorgio that make a 1-hour class explaining history and secrets of the Venetian Carnival Mask and their use in the past. After the short introduction, you will start to paint your mask following the instructions of the master in order to create a unique mask personalized in according to your wishes. It’s a lesson where you can talk and discuss with the mask masters as you were in their workshop in Venice! If you want to receive two white masks to paint during the class, please write us and we will send you in 7 days for € 25.

Make gourmet ice cream from scratch at a private Venice cooking class, and learn how Italian ice cream goes from fresh milk to the delicious finished product. In addition to making your own batch of artisanal ice cream, you’ll sample a range of ice creams and sorbets in a variety of styles.

Learn to prepare secret tiramisu` in Venice with an amazing virtual class with chef Lorenzo. You will receive the recipe after the class !

Touring a new city can be a very exciting experience, but it can also be quite an adventure if you are unsure of which places to visit and how. Language barrier may also represent a curious obstacle but it can also be frustrating. We offer an innovative and unforgettable Photographic Tours to welcome you in some of the most fascinating and romantic places in the world. We will guide you in an exclusive tour through the most interesting landmarks and monuments. A 3 hours one-to-one photo walk discovering hidden and secluded parts of Venice, without forgetting the famous landmarks, while taking great shots and with a one-to-one tuition to improve your photography skills! The tour is one-to-one so there will be just you, or accompanied by your family/friends. The Tour can be tailor-made based on your interests and expectations, can be more Photography workshop vs Venice less touristy Tour:

As a visitor to an unfamiliar city, it can be difficult to get close to local culture. This tour offers the rare opportunity to do exactly that by having a cooking lesson from a professional chef in her Venetian home .

–Create your papier mache mask with a professional. - Take out your mask and refine the details. - Choose one of the many decoration techniques available. - Decorate your mask in a traditional way or personalize it with feathers, rhinestones and other materials. - Your mask is finished and you can take it away immediately.

it's great to photograph Italian food in a photo studio with a professional photographer and then eat it after having photographed it

Draw your Venice postcard under the guidance of an architect skilled in design and the history of art, you will live a personal Venice, where your emotions will become the lines of your pencil. An unprecedented journey through images in one of the most beautiful palaces of the Grand Canal, with its secret garden, a discreet witness of the elegance and opulence of the Venetian aristocracy of the sixteenth century. Guests are asked to create real original and personalized postcards to be sent in a stamped envelope or to be photographed with a mobile phone and sent in real time via whapp. The two-hour experience includes a set of A6 format cards (15cmx10.5cm) with filigree drawings related to the chosen places, pastel colors and a refreshment with coffee, water and homemade biscuits.

The ideal experience to live with family and kids! Let us prepare all together the famous Tiramisu. Take the ingredients and start the lesson. He will follow you in every step of the cooking-class. An unmissable chance to learn the preparation of the most famous Italian cake! See the different techniques of the preparation: the pastry chef will show the phases to reach a yummy cake as the Italian tradition wants! Comfortably at your home, the Italian chef will prepare with you the Italian Tiramisu! Gabriele learnt this recipe from its grandmother, that was an excellent pastry chef. He will teach you the classic preparation of tiramisu with some secret tips!

Enjoy a private market tour and Italian cooking class with Laura is a true-blue Venetian. She was born and raised in Venice and lives in a beautiful apartment in the city center (only a 20-minute walk from the city center). The neighborhood is very local with not many tourists so you will get to experience a real Italian suburb. Laura loves to travel, watch movies, go to the market and of course, cook! She learned to cook traditional dishes from her mother and she likes to serve local dishes from Veneto. She only uses fresh and organic ingredients from the local farmers. Laura is also an expert in vegetarian food, as she was a vegetarian for 10 years (but not anymore!).

Learn the secret to making great pasta during a private cooking class in Venice, taught by a “cesarina,” or home cook. Follow three regional recipes and discover tricks of the trade. Each participant is equipped with utensils and ingredients at a personal workstation during the 3-hour lesson. You’ll prepare authentic Italian pastas, then taste each delicious dish, accompanied by a selection of local wine. 

This LivTalk recording is on demand, meaning it is available and ready when you are! This 45 minute webinar recording will give you an overview how women have shaped the collection of art throughout the Louvre Museum (and beyond), and how they have been viewed throughout history in terms of artistry.

In the backyard of a private mansion house, you will be welcome to the workshop of a violinmaker, who has been repairing bowed string instruments for about twenty years, while attempting to resume their ancient musicality. A violinmaker workshop is a fascinating place permated with the fragrances of spruce and maple woods from the Montenegro mountains, blended with the scents of varnishes from natural resins.You will feel privileged to enter such an enchanting place, which recalls the musical traditions of the past, symbol of sound perfection and pure tones. The violinmaker workshop open to visitors in Venice is a local revisitation of Cremona’s great legacy of violin making, which will leave you with unforgettable memories of your trip to Italy.

Join Venetian-born host Lorenzo with a glass of cold Prosecco in hand for a 3-hour pasta cooking class and Italian dinner, paired with great music and a fun atmosphere. • Learn how to make fresh pasta, then sit down to enjoy a 3-course meal • White wine and Prosecco are included • Cooking class and communal dinner for up to 50 people • Lorenzo was born in Venice and has lived there his whole life

Driven by an unconditional love for Venice, Gloria Rogliani, well-known champion of Voga Veneta, together with her team, has been dedicating herself for years to the promotion of Venetian sport and traditions, motivated by the desire to pass on her experience and passion. In Cannaregio, a district of Venice far from mass tourism, Gloria created the "Cavana Tintoretto" Rowing School, in homage to the famous Venetian painter who lived nearby. Place of shelter for boats and logistic center for activities related to Venetian rowing. La Cavana Tintoretto is a place with a strong Venetian character, where you can get to know and experience the true traditions of the city.

The course will take place like this: - Choose a model among the many available. - Build your Venetian papier-mâché mask step by step under the expert guidance of a professional. - Wait a few minutes for the mask to dry (thanks to our innovative technique). - Take your new papier-mâché mask out of the mold! - A few small tweaks and your mask is ready to be taken home or decorated.

Delve into the art of making chocolate during a workshop at a premiere chocolatier in Venice. Sample a variety of chocolates and get ideas for what to make with the ingredients that are supplied for your class. At the end of the chocolate-making session, take home your chocolate creations to share with friends.

Learn insider secrets of Italian cuisine with a cooking class in a Venetian home, located in the bustling Polo Quarter of Venice. Choose between a lunch and dinner class and get hands-on experience creating traditional Italian dishes with guidance from a passionate chef. Enjoy the meal you've made, complete with wine.