Venice Murano Glass Bead Making Class - Studio Visit & Lampworking Demo

Make Glass Beads Yourself
in a Murano Artist’s Studio

This lampwork experience takes place in a glass artist’s studio on Murano. Led by two glass artists, the hands-on program lets you see molten glass up close and work with it yourself. Groups are limited to 6 participants.

See their work and a demo of the basic technique

First you hear a short introduction to the studio’s work and watch a demonstration of the basic lampwork technique. The studio mainly makes jewelry and small sculptures, and contemporary art pieces are displayed in the space.

Make your own glass beads with a torch

With the artists guiding you throughout, you work with the torch yourself and make a few small beads in the colors and patterns you choose.

The Premium option lasts about 2 hours. It adds an introduction to finished contemporary glass artworks, a demonstration of more complex beads, and an extra 45 minutes to make some beads that are harder and larger than those made in the 1-hour course.

Enjoy coffee while your beads cool and take them home

After the activity, enjoy the coffee provided while you wait for the beads to cool. Once cooled, you can take your beads home. Semi-finished pieces, finished pieces, replicas and artworks in the studio can be purchased separately.

※ Children under 14 and visually impaired guests cannot participate.