LAMPWORKING HANDS-ON WORKSHOP

Patrizia & Evelina, glass bead

Become a "perlera" for a day! In two hours Patrizia makes you experience the magic of Murano's glass lampworking, she tells you the story of Venetian beads and shows you some techniques. You will be then able to make your first bead that will be sent to your home very soon.

VENEZIA, Ve

THE LAMPWORK PEARL WORKSHOP

Monica, glass bead

This workshop consists of a demonstration of lampworking: by using the torch flame on the colored glass rods you will have the opportunity to create your own glass pearl, keeping a fifteenth century tradition alive. The pearl you have created will be delivered to you the next day or sent to your home address. A unique object that will remind you of this experience.

VENEZIA, Ve

LACE DEMONSTRATION

Martina, lacemaker

The visit envisages a tour in an atelier where the lace-makers still create laces products. They do it by the Needle Laces technique, respecting the ancient Venetian traditions. During the show we will tell you stories, anecdotes and witnesses of the Venetian laces dated back to the XV century. Moreover you may try to create a product, thanks to the help and the advises of the lace-makers. Finally you can visit the small Museum of ancient laces, the Family Collection.

VENEZIA, Ve