Venetian Artisan Class: Private Glass Artwork Lesson with Massimiliano Caldarone in Venice

Unleash your creativity and learn the ancient art of glass-making in Venice. Join Massimiliano Caldarone, a renowned Venetian craftsman, and create your own unique glass artwork using traditional Murano techniques.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Campiello Widmann già Biri, 5419B - In the world of the glass craftsmanship, Massimiliano Caldarone is one of the most famous and respected venetian artists, who shows its artworks in Italian and international art exhibitions. He uses modern glass sculpture using the traditional Murano technicians.

You will have also a 10% of discount on the artist glass works.

What's Included
  • Working items
  • 10% discount on artist’s glassworks
  • Take home your glass creation as a souvenir
  • Glass crafting lesson with a local artisan
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up
Additional Information

Under the guidance of one of Venice’s most renowned artisans, Massimiliano Caldarone, you’ll be creating an exquisite piece of glass art. The time spent with him will allow you the opportunity to learn the hidden aspects and methods of the craft, as you make a truly distinctive article.

You’ll partake in a class with a prestigious Venetian artisan who’ll instruct you in the creation of a one-of-a-kind glassart piece, adhering to age-old Murano methods. These processes are referred to as lamp-work and are a typical Venetian approach to producing stunning glass pieces.

Throughout the entire experience, the master craftsman will assist you, guiding you through each step to help you create a personal and matchless glass masterpiece. Afterwards, you’ll be able to take it home as a remarkable memento.

  • 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.
Location
Massimiliano Caldarone
Campiello Widmann già Biri
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rebecca_b
Aug 14, 2024
This was a terrific... - This was a terrific experience—Massimiliano was friendly, patient, knowledgeable and an impressive, thoughtful artist. We loved getting to watch him work, ask questions, and try the process ourselves. He was a great teacher and we loved getting to take home the special pieces we made.
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Melissa_a
Aug 13, 2024
Sign up early so you don’t miss this special workshop - This was such a special experience! You walk into his workshop where he demonstrates his method of using Murano glass rods to sculpt various objects. Then you get to try. He is patient and kind. It was a once in a lifetime experience. He will also give you a discount on his jewelry and sculptures if you would like to buy anything else. Since he is the only one in his shop, there is very limited availability. Do not wait and miss this opportunity. It was one of the highlights of my trip.
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Judy_r
Jul 14, 2024
Glass Making - We learned how to hold the glass , rolling it in our fingers in the fire. Added other colors. He made several things showing us his techniques. Lastly learning from watching him we made our spiral necklace. He has some beautiful pieces to buy.
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Ravi_c
Apr 27, 2024
Amazing hands-on experience with a skilled craftsman - A little history of glassmaking before getting hands on with materials. We left with some beautiful souvenirs. Must-do in Venice.
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Pao241
Apr 17, 2024
Very good, would recommend - 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
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Amy_g
Apr 11, 2024
What a great experience - 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 😊
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Stacy_s
Apr 10, 2024
Great! - This was a fabulous event. We loved Max. He was patient and kind. We had a great experience. Would recommend to everyone!!
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Maxl_11
Aug 12, 2024
Cancelled a week before reservation - As a few other reviews mentioned, the artisan seems to be a little flippant and unreliable. He cancelled a week before my reservation without an apology or explanation. I understand things happen, but at least afford your customers with a bit of courtesy and reach out to them with a small gesture.
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Inez_g
May 1, 2024
Don't - Not work the Risk - 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.
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Riley_c
Apr 30, 2024
Never showed up - 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
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