VENICE
The best of Venice and the lagoon.
The 15 most popular workshops in Venice. The ones worth carving a morning out for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who walks you through it.
Make your own Venice Carnival mask in a guided, paper-mâché workshop near San Marco, with paints and supplies included.
Most Popular“Our instructor Giorgio made our experience very enjoyable and we loved how our masks turned out.”
Small-group Venice cooking class making fresh pasta and classic tiramisu with free-flowing wine, limoncello, and coffee in Dorsoduro.
“This is a must do! It has been my wife’s dream to take a cooking class while here in Italy. So happy we decided to take this class while here on our honeymoon. Very friendly and knowledgeable instructor, ask for Martha if you are able, she was great!”
A private Murano-style glass lesson with Massimiliano Caldarone in Venice. Make your own lamp-work glass art and take it home.
“Massimiliano is an incredible artist and very knowledgeable in his craft. This tour was everything I wanted from it and I am happy to say I walked away with a small piece of art that will remind me of my time in Venice. Thank you for this amazing activity!”
Make a Venetian Carnival papier-mâché mask at a small Venice workshop near St. Mark’s, then take your finished design home.
“Class was very fun but slightly rushed. Recommend arriving early. However we had a wonderful time and a fun way to celebrate carnival as well!!”
Small-group Murano factory workshop in Venice with a master glassblowing demo, hands-on mosaic or jewelry, and a private water-taxi ride.
“A great way to see the glass making by a master glass blower. It was a small group and very informative. We had a chance to ask questions and watch a couple of demonstrations. We then toured the glass gallery and had an opportunity to visit the shop if we wanted. The water taxi trip…”
Make a Venetian mask at Carta Alta on Giudecca. Learn Commedia, Bauta, Moretta, and baroque techniques, then take your creation home.
“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…”
Make your own Murano-style glass artwork in a private lesson with Venetian artisan Massimiliano Caldarone, then take it home.
“This place deserves 6 stars for how good the experience was. It was a little confusing getting there, but we kept walking into the square and found it. We made little pendants and it was very nice. Definitely recommend!”
Shop Rialto with a local chef, then cook fresh Venetian pasta and tiramisù in a small-group kitchen with wine and spritz included.
“Very nice moment with a good Venetian chef. We went a group of 3 and we had a great evening. Loved it.”
A hands-on Venice cooking class in a local home making fresh pasta from scratch and classic tiramisù, with aperitivo and wine.
“We had a lovely time. Chef was well prepared and has a love for cooking. We made ravioli and parpadelle, and tiramisu. Then have a delicious lunch with some prosecco.”
Make your own Murano glass in a small beginner class. Learn hot-glass basics, create a bowl or vase, then pick up next day.
“Be prepared for an unforgettable experience. The opportunity to make Murano Glass on Murano. The staff was amazing and our instructor, Tam, was great. My wife doesn't speak Italian, but no worries, because Tam is originally from Australia. I highly recommend this class for anyone looking to have a great, unique experience while in Venice”
Private cooking class with Massimo in Venice, optionally starting at Rialto Market for a sea-to-kitchen shopping experience.
“Massimo was a great chef and tour guide of the Rialto market. Definitely add that on to your activity!! I have a gluten allergy and Massimo went out of his way to ensure I was able to enjoy the dish that was being prepared and even made special bread so I would be able to…”
Small-group cooking in a real Venetian home with Chef Carolyn, handmade agnolotti, seasonal sauces, crème pâtissière, and lunch.
“Carolyn was so welcoming and fun! She patiently taught us how to make delicious venetian food and we had an amazing time! She took time to tell us plenty of tips for navigating Venice and things to do for fun and food!”
Make a real papier-mâché Venetian mask in a small atelier. Learn Carnival history, paint and decorate, then take it home.
“This was a really great experience. Our teacher was very helpful, friendly and patient and gave insight on the history and shapes of different Venice masks. 2 hours went by fast!”
Small-group Murano tour with Valerio: glass showrooms, church walk, and optional lampwork bead-making with Monica.
“This was a wonderful experience that I will remember for my lifetime. The walking tour really allowed us to understand the history of Morano and the labor of love for the art created there. Our tour guide was just as charming as the city itself, one that he lives in and is clearly proud to…”
Rialto Market tour then hands-on pasta and tiramisu cooking with an Italian chef, unlimited wine, and take-home recipes in a small group.
“Making the pasta! It was one of the best we’ve ever had! We had a lot of fun making pasta from scratch, which we have never done before she never done! Eating it was even better!”
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