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“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 cooking class with wine in Dorsoduro. Learn fettuccine and ravioli, then share dessert with limoncello.
“Really good teacher and good fun. Food was great. Compliments to the chef!!”
Make fresh pasta and classic tiramisu in Venice with wine and limoncello in a small English class, then eat what you make.
“What a wonderful experience we did the class with Barbara, she was so knowledgeable and friendly. We had such fun together making the pasta ravioli and tiramisu ❤️ then of course the most fun part was eating it. Delicious! Cooked properly by the chef and wow. Would 110% recommend. You will most certainly enjoy yourself.…”
Private 75-min Murano-style glass lesson in Venice with Massimiliano Caldarone. Make a pendant, learn Murano secrets, take it home.
“We had a fantastic experience with Massimiliano. He was professional, charming, safe and extremely funny. We savored every moment from learning about the history of Murano glass to making our own glass pendants. We would highly recommend Massimiliano to anyone who’s looking for a hands-on artistic experience.”
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.
“I feel that the description was a little misleading on what the tour included. The glass blowing demonstration was super neat but that was about 15 minutes and then we were taken to a room and told we could make a bracelet or a 3x3 mosaic. Which all that was was us digging through bins…”
Tour Murano from Venice to watch a glassblowing demo, meet artisans, and make a bead or mosaic keepsake with lagoon views.
“So interesting to learn the history of the Phoenician people that started glad blowing!”
Make a Venetian paper-mâché mask at Carta Alta. Learn baroque decoration and classic mask history, then take your creation home.
“I loved every moment, from picking out the decorative pieces to creating the mask and finally seeing it all come together. The entire experience was amazing!”
Paint your own Venetian mask in a small Venice studio. Choose 50+ papier-mâché designs, then add feathers and metallic gold.
“This mask-painting workshop adds truly unforgettable impressions to a trip to Venice. For about an hour, you genuinely feel like part of the city’s traditions and artistic spirit. The studio is perfectly located and very charming - a cozy, private room with a lovely view of a small Venetian street, which immediately creates a calm…”
Private Venice glassmaking lesson with artisan Massimiliano Caldarone. Create a Murano-style pendant, take it home, and get 10% off.
“The instructor was an amazing craftsman and teacher. Did a great job of explaining the entire process clearly. Very patient with a great personality!!”
Shop Rialto Market with a Venetian chef, then cook fresh pasta and tiramisù in a private courtyard. Spritz and Prosecco included.
“What a wonderful experience!! Filippo was so knowledgeable and kind, and truly made our time in Venice unforgettable. From the tour of the markets and explanation of the local produce (and also showing us the right way to support local businesses), to the stunning backyard with delicious cocktails, and the fun and playfulness of cooking…”
Cook fresh pasta and tiramisù in a local Venice home with a small-group class in English, plus prosecco aperitivo and lunch together.
“Amazing experience 10/10 She shared her culture, home, and love of cooking with me and my husband. It was the perfect afternoon in Venice!”
Cook fresh pasta and build classic Venice tiramisu at a local home with wine, snacks, and a small-group hands-on class.
“It was interesting to cook an authentically Italian meal in an Italian home. What a neat experience!”
Beginner Murano glassblowing class in Venice. Small-group (max 4) workshop to make your own cup or vase, pick up next day.
“We participated in a glassblowing class led by Tam and it was such an amazing experience! We received detailed, hands-on instructions, and then made our own pieces (with a lot of her help)! The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We were able to ship our pieces back to the States. Would definitely recommend if…”
Make your own Venetian carnival mask inside the Prison Palace by St Mark’s, guided by an artisan with all materials included.
“Loved it! My guide gave me great history and understanding on the lovely city of Venice, and I got to immerse myself in the culture a bit!”
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