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Create Your Own Murano Glass: Beginner’s Glassblowing Class
About this experience
You will experience nothing like this in Murano. This is the only place where you can experience such an amazing class along with glass masters working on a real furnace. No demonstration, just real a real hotshop!
What to expect
Be aware this experience is not for everyone! Glassblowing is a physically demanding craft involving extreme heat and hands-on work with molten glass at over 1100°C. If you are looking for a simple demonstration or guided tour, this may not be the right activity for you. However, if you are ready for an authentic and intense glassblowing experience, this is an unforgettable opportunity. The workshop includes an intro to the tools and techniques of Murano glassmaking, practical exercises with hot glass, and the chance to create your own glass object under the guidance of a glassblower. IMPORTANT: The meeting point is on MURANO ISLAND, not Venice, and is located inside our gallery. Please allow enough travel time to reach Murano and arrive on time, as the lesson starts promptly and guests arriving more than 30 minutes late cannot participate. In that case the booking value may be converted into store credit. We are unable to delay the start of the session. Participants must be at least 12 years old and have a good understanding of English for safety reasons. Translation apps cannot be used during the lesson. A maximum of one non-participating companion is allowed per booking.
What’s included
- Saftey glasses
- Water to rehydrate
- Sleeve to protect arm from heat of the furnace
Not included
- Eventual shipping of the piece
- Clothing is not provided
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Glassblowing Beginners Class
Safety glasses are provided
Meeting & pickup
- Remember the meeting point is in MURANO ISLAND, not Venice. Please note the meeting point is in our gallery, not the glassblowing area. We are not responsible for late arrivals; due to other reservations, the experience will start sharp on time.
End point
- Remember the meeting point is in MURANO ISLAND, not Venice. Please note the meeting point is in our gallery, not the glassblowing area. We are not responsible for late arrivals; due to other reservations, the experience will start sharp on time.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- Not recommended for people with problems resisting extreme heat
- Not recommended for people who panic easily
- Not recommended for people with health issues
- Please wear closed shoes (no slippers, sandals, flip flops)
- Synthetic clothing not recommended
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.