Create your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson with Local Artisan in Venice

Badge of ExcellenceVenice, Italy

1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Private 90-minute glassmaking lesson with a local artist
Work in a personalized session to fashion a unique artwork
Keep your glass creation as a souvenir to take home
Receive a 10 percent discount on the artist’s glassworks

What's Included

Lesson with a local glass Craftsman
Working items
Your glass creation as souvenir
10% of discount on the artists glass works

Hotel pick up

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Massimiliano Caldarone
Campiello Widmann già Biri, 5419B, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
From Campo (square) San Bartolomeo, (with Rialto Bridge your left) go straight to Fondaco Dei Tedeschi, when you are in Calle Ca’ Dolfin turn right. Proceed straight on Salizada S. Canzian until Calle Larga Widmann and keep on straight along calle del Pestrin until the workshop on your left.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

With this private glass-making lesson, discover the secrets of Murano’s glass blowing traditions with a prominent Venetian artisan. Benefit from hands-on instruction and take your glass artwork home with you in lieu of trinkets or souvenirs.

This workshop provides all necessary equipment and is tailored for just your group, providing an intimate 90-minute lesson with a respected venetian artist, who shows artworks in Italian and international art exhibitions. Meet at the artists’ workshop in a glassware shop, and fashion modern glass sculptures using local techniques.

After the workshop session is over, keep your artworks of glass, and benefit from a 10 percent discount on items in your teacher’s workshop.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
The customers health is the most important matter for us, the tour operates in according to the Covid-19 National directives in order to guarantee the experiences in a safe environment.
All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned, and the tour will leave with small groups.
We only ask the kindness to bring the own mask in case you need to wear it.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Don't - Not work the Risk

Inez_G, May 2024

Buyers beware - we received a cancellation notice 30 minutes before it was scheduled to begin. When I called Viator they said the operator reported there was a natural disaster - thus they had to cancel. We were refunded the money - but I'm more than disappointed that this person was allowed to do that. There was absolutely no natural disaster - the weather was beautiful. If we were to have called with a story like that we would have been penalized financially - but this person can ruin plans no problem. Not cool.

Never showed up

Riley_C, Apr 2024

I contacyed them the day before to confirm the tour and they confirmed it but when I showed up the next day the store was closed and there was no one in sight. Very disappointed

Amazing hands-on experience with a skilled craftsman

Ravi_C, Apr 2024

A little history of glassmaking before getting hands on with materials. We left with some beautiful souvenirs. Must-do in Venice.

Very good, would recommend

pao241, Apr 2024

Great time, learned a lot and had a lot of fun, the instructor was super knowledgeable and there was no debt he is an artist

What a great experience

Amy_G, Apr 2024

Fantastic experience. My husband and I really enjoyed learning a new skill. I really recommend this. He was very passionate and very patient with my lack of delicate work :0) thank you 😊

Great!

Stacy_S, Apr 2024

This was a fabulous event. We loved Max. He was patient and kind. We had a great experience. Would recommend to everyone!!

Wonderful

Jeff_N, Apr 2024

Personable and patient; excellent teacher; very enjoyable experience;. An unforgettable memory for our trip.

Great experience!

Michael_F, Apr 2024

This was an excellent experience! Definitely a highlight of our trip to Venice. I highly recommend!!

Super fun

Alison_B, Mar 2024

My son and I had a great lesson and had a lot of fun. The instructor explained everything very clearly, and made sure everything was very safe. We also made a beautiful pendant!

Our favorite part of our trip

Andrew_L, Mar 2024

This was at the top of favorites list for our whole trip. He is amazing, talented, and PATIENT. It was surreal to see how the glass is formed and a cool memory to have done a little piece yourself. I can see why this had 5.0 stars before I booked it. Do NOT miss out on this!

Unique Experience

Michelle_E, Mar 2024

This was such a interesting and unique experience that was not at all tourist-y. It was great seeing Massimo demonstarte how he creates a small glass sculpture. He was very helpful and gave such wonderful direction to help me and my husband to both make lovely keepsake pendants.

Fun/ different

Anna_B, Mar 2024

Fun to watch the demonstration and make a glass pendant on your own. Artist was accommodating with request to make something slightly different than typical.

Experience lampworking

MARY_L, Mar 2024

Maximillian spent a lot of time explaining his craft and the history of Murano glass. He was a good instructor and spoke Italian, French and English.

Fun excursion!

Lisa_D, Mar 2024

Very fun and informative! A little out of the way but was able to find easily. Makes very custom, unique pieces you won't see in the stores.

Highly recommended. Fun and interactive

Neera_G, Mar 2024

I was on my own for this experience. I really enjoyed seeing and also being involved in glass making. It was such a lovely experience and one I would recommend to others. The event involves understanding Murano glass and a demonstration on how it can be transformed. It’s interactive and fun. I had the opportunity to make my own pendent. Just a side note, you have the opportunity to purchase items from the Artisan. Please ensure you carry cash for any purchases. But, I would highly recommend this to anyone.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

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A great experience!

Caleb_D, Mar 2024

SO much fun and a truly authentic experience. My girlfriend and I came here and Massimo was wonderful to us. He showed us demonstrations and helped us through the processes our own and let us keep what we made. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking to learn to blow glass or have a once in a lifestyle experience!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thanks for your kind review

Best teacher Ever!

Frank_M, Feb 2024

He was the best, kindest, most patience person I have ever met! EVERYONE SHOULD TRY HIS CLASS!! NO KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED! next time I will book all of hos appointment in o e day, and send the whole day with him creating! Tha kyou. Thank you, Thank you!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

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Lovely & Intimate

Christine_D, Feb 2024

This was a lovely and intimate experience. It is not glass blowing, as that is only in murano- where only exhibitions are allowed as the furnaces were outlawed in Venice long ago for safety. This was a small lesson in flame-work along with the ability to create a unique memento of your experience. We loved being able to ask questions and learn his process in an easy to understand way. We selected our own colors for a pendant that we created, and used his expertise to guide us with what would work well.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

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Amazing Experience!

Mary_V, Feb 2024

Most memorable experience with Massimiliano Caldarone. He very knowledgeable, skilled and his studio is a glimpse into his process. He was very kind and patient teacher of the basic techniques and would first demonstrate, then you repeat. An amazing time with a venecian artist one I will never forget.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

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This lesson was amazing!...

Jasmine_M, Jan 2024

This lesson was amazing! An experience to remember. Thank you for making this so memorable for us! We will definitely recommend to friends.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

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