Venice Trip Overview
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.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Venice, Italy
Trip Category: Classes & Workshops >> Glassblowing Classes
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What to Expect When Visiting Venice, Veneto, Italy
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.
Itinerary
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 church.
Visit Murano, one of the most visited islands in the Venice lagoon, thanks to the reputation of its glass making industry. This tour will allow you to discover unique glass making factories, away from the most touristic spots; among them, the oldest glass factory in the world active since 1295, where you will see how tradition is combined with contemporary design and creativity.
Far from being stuck in the past, glass making still runs in the veins of the inhabitants of the island. You will be able to experience first-hand one of the oldest techniques – the lampwork – thanks to a workshop run by a local artist, who will guide you through the secrets of this work helping you make your own Venetian beed, keeping alive a 17th century artistic practice.
Finally, have a pleasant stroll around Murano, discovering some hidden gems like its churches and walking through off-the-beaten tracks.
Stop At:
• Palazzo Barovier&Toso, Fondamenta Daniele Manin 1/D, 30141 Venice Italy
• Chiesa di San Pietro Martire, Campiello Marco Michieli 3, 30141 Murano Italy
• Duomo di Murano Santi Maria e Donato, Campo San Donato 11, 30141 Murano Italy
• Palazzo da Mula, Fondamenta da Mula, 30141 Murano Italy
• Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli, Fondamenta Sebastiano Venier, 30141 Murano Italy
