VENICE
The best of Venice, in order.
The 15 most popular workshops in Venice. The ones worth your hours in a city you cross on foot and by water, with prices, run times and who to book each with.
Paint your own Venice Carnival paper-mâché mask in a one-hour workshop guided by a Venetian artisan, with supplies included.
Most Popular“Our instructor Giorgio made our experience very enjoyable and we loved how our masks turned out.”
Venice pasta and tiramisu cooking class with wine in Dorsoduro. Learn fettuccine and ravioli, then share dessert with limoncello.
“The class with Thomas and Bleona were so fun. They were so kind and everything was easy to follow!! Also we met new people and had a great dinner with them together. Once in a lifetime experience… 🥰”
Make fresh pasta and classic tiramisu in Venice with wine and limoncello in a small English class, then eat what you make.
“Thomas was excellent. The place was so clean and beautiful. We learned every step of making pasta and tiramisu. Then we ate what we made. We are huge fans now. I highly recommend this.”
Private 75-min Murano-style glass lesson in Venice with Massimiliano Caldarone. Make a pendant, learn Murano secrets, take it home.
“My husband and I had so much fun. I highly recommend it.”
Make a Venetian papier-mâché Carnival mask near St Mark’s Square. Small group class with paints included, master finishing, take-home souvenir.
“A very fun evening painting our masks. The shop owner provided a little history on Carnival and various mask traditions/ designs. At the end, they tidy up and add a little flair to your mask so it looks a little more like a masterpiece, and less kindergarten painting (as in my case haha). Would recommend…”
A small-group Murano glass workshop from Venice: watch a master glassblower, make a mosaic or jewelry, ride a private water taxi, and shop with a discount.
“This was fun, and we got to make a bracelet with beads (others made keychains and earings.) It was a small group and the staff was very friendly. The kids loves the hands on project, and watching the artist make a rose, petal, by petal, was real cool and allowed you to appreciate the amount…”
Tour Murano from Venice to watch a glassblowing demo, meet artisans, and make a bead or mosaic keepsake with lagoon views.
“The guide I met with was lovely, he seemed genuinely interested in what my friend and I had to say and he was very sweet and kind. We ended up with a private taxi to this event because we were the only ones who had booked the morning slot. The view on the taxi was…”
Make a Venetian paper-mâché mask at Carta Alta. Learn baroque decoration and classic mask history, then take your creation home.
“It was absolutely fabulous. Not only were the ladies very knowledgeable in crrating the masks but we were also told thr history of Venetian masks. My dauggter loved it, but suitable for all! We would certainly do it again!”
Paint your own Venetian mask in a small Venice studio. Choose 50+ papier-mâché designs, then add feathers and metallic gold.
“one of our best experiences and martina was very kind and helpful to us! we for sure suggest it!”
Private Venice glassmaking lesson with artisan Massimiliano Caldarone. Create a Murano-style pendant, take it home, and get 10% off.
“It was absolutely stunning watching the artist work. It was really fun trying to do it yourself and the artist guide you calmly to really make the experience even more enjoyable. The artist has a lot of patience so you can feel relaxed and he really puts great effort in not making it feel that…”
Shop Rialto Market with a Venetian chef, then cook fresh pasta and tiramisù in a private courtyard. Spritz and Prosecco included.
“My wife and I would highly recommend the market tour and cooking class with Filippo! He is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced local chef that was engaging and answered all of our questions. He made the entire group feel at home, which made this one of our favorite memories from our trip to Venice!”
Cook fresh pasta and tiramisù in a local Venice home with a small-group class in English, plus prosecco aperitivo and lunch together.
“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!!”
Cook fresh pasta and build classic Venice tiramisu at a local home with wine, snacks, and a small-group hands-on class.
“It was so much fun taking this class with Barbara. Great instruction and it was done at her home in Venice . It was delicious! She is Great!!”
Beginner Murano glassblowing class in Venice. Small-group (max 4) workshop to make your own cup or vase, pick up next day.
“What a fun experience! Really makes you appreciate how glass is made and all the effort that goes into it! Stefania was phenomenal as an instructor and walked us through every step of the way. Beautiful piece to walk away with!”
Make your own Venetian carnival mask inside the Prison Palace by St Mark’s, guided by an artisan with all materials included.
“the instructions are by actual artists and they are extremely helpful.”
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