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Come on in and get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing. This sample class is the best way to enjoy the excitement of playing with melted glass while making your very own souvenir. You will learn how to gather glass from the furnace, and then control and shape it.
You will realize that crafting autentic Murano glass is not easy task and that’s why it does not come cheap. Furthermore, with your own trophy in your hand, you will have the proof that each piece is unique, meaning that small imperfections are an integral part of the value of the object.
Finally, if your own production is not enough for you, you will have a huge amount of woderful items of display to choose among!
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Venice, Italy
Trip Category: Classes & Workshops >> Glassblowing Classes
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Come on in and get a taste of the ancient art of glassblowing. This sample class is the best way to enjoy the excitement of playing with melted glass while making your very own souvenir. You will learn how to gather glass from the furnace, and then control and shape it.
You will realize that crafting autentic Murano glass is not easy task and that’s why it does not come cheap. Furthermore, with your own trophy in your hand, you will have the proof that each piece is unique, meaning that small imperfections are an integral part of the value of the object.
Finally, if your own production is not enough for you, you will have a huge amount of woderful items of display to choose among!
Itinerary
You will reach the furnace by private boat. Once there, you will receive a welcome cocktail or coffe while you meet the glass master who will introduce you to the factory and explain the tools you will be using.
Before you start, he will do a demonstration himself of how the glass is worked.
After this, YOU will become the master and create your own object, under the constant guidance of the master. While your work of art starts cooling, you will visit the glass factory show room, with wonderful pieces on display.
At the end of the visit, you will receive a certificate for joining the class.
After 24 hours, the piece you created will be delivered to your hotel or sent to your home address if you already left Venice.
