Category Venetian Mask & Glass Workshops

Hands-on workshops turn two Venetian crafts into something personal. Mask painting suits families and short sessions; glass work varies from demonstrations to closely guided making.

Venice · VENETIAN MASK & GLASS WORKSHOPS

The 15 Best Venetian Mask & Glass Workshops in Venice

15 ways to explore

Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

Venice: Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing - Murano glassblowing: the craft stop that makes the price make sense

1.Burano, Torcello & Murano Boat Tour w/Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,245 reviews · 6 hours · from $28Our pick

A 6-hour Venice lagoon boat trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a Murano glassblowing demo and factory discount for $28.

“Very easy booking process. Able to find the yellow stand easily, register and then find our guide and boat. Plenty of seats, took an inflatable cushion for the hard seats though after reading another review! Booked for the day we went as temperatures in Venice were going to be warm, had a nice breeze on the boat. Glass blowing demo was a little short, only made 2 things quickly but gotta admire his skills! Received 10% voucher for the shop which I used as I bought 2 pairs of Murano ear rings. Didn't have time to wander Murano though. Burano was lovely and relaxing, not too busy and we found…”

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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing - Getting to the exact meeting spot near Hotel Danieli Excelsior

Venice: Carnival Mask Workshop

Venice: Carnival Mask Workshop - Picking Your Mask Shape and Your Overall Style

3.Carnival Mask Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,925 reviews · 1 hour · from $91

Paint a paper-mâché Venice Carnival mask with a Venetian artisan, learn the symbolism, and take your creation home for about $91.

“Great hour spent in the mask making workshop - highly recommend. We were so lucky to be just the three of us - made it really special. Lovely people as well.”

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Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing

Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing - Getting from Venice to Murano by water taxi, not guesswork

4.Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 965 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108Top rated

Private Murano glassblowing tour from Venice with a real furnace demo, guided island walk, and scenic boat ride plus optional Burano.

“My husband and I took part in a private tour of Murano Island and a glass making demonstration. The only reason we booked a private tour was due to the times and availability of other tours. We were met at the tour office by our guide who turned out to be a sales representative at the factory store. The demonstration was very interesting. But we felt like we were set up to get the big sales push. After the demonstration we were taken through the store and then left on our own to wander around. Had to wait almost 30 minutes for a water taxi to bring us back to…”

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Glass Blowing Show Visit Murano Glass Factory & Showroom OMG

Glass Blowing Show Visit Murano Glass Factory & Showroom OMG - The Flow of the Visit: Short Factory Tour, Then Gallery Browsing Time

Venetian Carnival Mask Making Class in Venice, Italy

Venetian Carnival Mask Making Class in Venice, Italy - What You Learn From the Mask Master and the Carnival Traditions

6.Venetian Carnival Mask Making Class in Venice, Italy

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 525 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Make a Venetian papier-mâché Carnival mask in a small group near St Mark’s Square. Paint it, learn the tradition, take it home.

“To create your own mask and also explore the building was amazing. The tour guide was very friendly and very creative with the masks. There was peaceful music playing and I had a great time making my own mask”

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Murano: Glass Blowing Demonstration and Artistic Glass Gift

Murano: Glass Blowing Demonstration and Artistic Glass Gift - The 20-minute demonstration where the technique actually clicks

7.Murano: Glass Blowing Demonstration and Artistic Glass Gift

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 507 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Watch Murano glass blown by a master in a 13th-century setting, tour the showroom, and leave with a handmade gift plus shipping.

“Really good fun - an up-close demonstration of the incredible skill of the glassmaster. The guides were engaging and friendly. Other people on the tour had chosen a "hands-on" experience where they got to have a go at glassblowing which looked like a fun addition. The gift store had plenty to choose from and the prices were good - our ticket included a mystery gift which was exciting! I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Murano.”

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Murano: Glass Blowing Experience at Gino Mazzuccato Factory

Murano: Glass Blowing Experience at Gino Mazzuccato Factory - Getting to Murano smoothly with the private water taxi option

8.Murano: Glass Blowing Experience at Gino Mazzuccato Factory

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 336 reviews · from $28

Try Murano glass blowing at the historic Gino Mazzuccato factory, tour the masterworks showroom, then shop with home shipping options.

“This activity was charming, and my children (8yo and 10yo) loved it! Venice is a tricky city because it’s so full of tourists - and this was a great activity to make the city more personable. The glass-making “master” was engaging and funny. We all got a turn to blow the glass, which was unexpectedly exciting and fun. Highly recommend.”

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Venice Murano Island Glass Factory Tour with Glass Blowing Demonstration

Venice Murano Island Glass Factory Tour with Glass Blowing Demonstration - How Long It Really Takes, and Why You Should Plan for Short and Sweet

9.Venice Murano Island Glass Factory Tour with Glass Blowing Demonstration

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 332 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $12

Quick Murano glass factory tour with a live glass blowing demo, a guided history, showroom time, and shop credit to spend.

“Our guide was very informative and engaging while he described what the masters were doing during the glass blowing demonstration. Emilio helped us select some pieces to ship back to Australia and was extremely easy to do business with.”

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Venice: Paint your own Venetian Mask Workshop

Venice: Paint your own Venetian Mask Workshop - Choosing From 50+ Paper Mache Mask Models

10.Paint your own Venetian Mask Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 332 reviews · 1 hour · from $67

Paint a paper-mache Venetian mask in a small group in Venice. Learn techniques, add feathers and metallic touches, then take it home.

“A wonderful experience for the entire family, especially leading up to Carnivale!! We also have personal momentos to remember our time in Venice. Thank you”

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Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup

Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup - Duomo di Murano mosaics: quick, meaningful, and time-bound

11.Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 297 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Private water-taxi ride to Murano plus a Colleoni glass-blowing demo, cathedral mosaics, and free time to wander the island.

“Our guide was wonderful! The demonstration was so interesting. Everyone we came in contact with were so nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Murano: Glass Blowing Demonstration with Optional Drinks

Murano: Glass Blowing Demonstration with Optional Drinks - Murano’s glass story, delivered with music that matches the setting

12.Murano: Glass Blowing Demonstration with Optional Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 294 reviews · 25 min · from $16

Watch Murano glass masters in the Glass Cathedral, with optional drinks and an exclusive music soundtrack, in a 25-minute show.

“We booked this demonstration the night before and brought our 2 kids, 5 and 2 years old and this was still a fun activity for them. The glass master was amazing and made 3-4 different glass items. It was very fascinating to watch him work and it kept my kids attention but was also really interesting for my spouse and I. This was just a quick demo in a beautiful old church and I would highly recommend this as a fun activity to do with everyone.”

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Murano Island Glassblowing Show – Made in Italy Art & Walk


Murano Glass Blowing Demonstration – The Glass Cathedral

Murano Glass Blowing Demonstration - The Glass Cathedral - The ambiance effect: soft music, acoustics, and where to focus

Create Your Own Murano Glass: Beginner’s Glassblowing Class

Create Your Own Murano Glass: Beginner’s Glassblowing Class - Your 2-hour lesson plan, from no-glass drills to 1000 C molten glass

15.Create Your Own Murano Glass: Beginner’s Glassblowing Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $296

Learn beginner Murano glassblowing in a small 4-person studio, work with 1000 C molten glass, then pick up or ship your piece.

“Awesome experience! Stefania first gave us a tour of the original 200 year Murano factory. It was so informative and impressive. Then she assisted us in making our own Murano glass. She was so patient and helpful, explained everything step by step. I'll be honest...it was HOT! But such an awesome experience! We had our items shipped home and can't wait to get them!”

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