Venetian craftsmanship relives in every corner of Venice and its islands, in the wake of the tradition of the glorious Serenissima Republic, whose legacy is recognized in the monuments of the historic center, among the ancient palaces, the campi, the calli and the countless bridges that cross the characteristic canals. But above all from the Artisans, who have learned the art and crafts from their masters and who are still today the bearers of Venetian craftsmanships with passion and pride.
Visitors from all over the world look for them upon their arrival in Venice to bring home beautiful art pieces.
Discover the Artisans of Venice during Live in Venice Week: we will take you to their shops, where each product is a story written by the skilled hands of a craftsman. We will interview them for you, tantalizing your curiosity so you will search for them during your next visit to Venice.
Live-Talk of Wed. May 19 - 17:00 (GMT+2) Giancarlo Signoretto: Meeting a Master Glassmaker in Murano Who is Giancarlo Signoretto Giancarlo Signoretto Master Glass snc is the glass furnace on the island of Murano owned by the master glassmaker Giancarlo Signoretto and his apprentice and partner Agnese Tegon. Contact Agnese +39 3342782934 | Giancarlo [...]
Live-Talk of Wed. May 19 - 18:00 (GMT+2) Roberto Donà: the Blacksmith of Murano glass masters Who is Roberto Donà Since 1923 the Murano Factory Carlo Donà, has been producing high quality tools for making Murano glass products" the essential tools needed by all glass masters on the island and all over the world. [...]
Live-Talk of Wed. May 19 - 19:00 (GMT+2) Pietro and Riccardo Ferro: The art of Murano Glass grinding! Who is Pietro and Riccardo Ferro Pietro and Riccardo Ferro are among the few Murano Glass grinders remaining in Murano. The followed in the footsteps of their father and have learned the fine art of grinding [...]
Live-Talk of Wed. May 19 - 14:00 (GMT+2) Alessia Fuga: meeting a BeadMaker in Murano Who is Alessia Fuga Alessia Fuga is a "perlera", a beadmaker in Murano. She creates glass jewellery and as well as small glass art object using the lampwork technique. Murano Glass necklaces and earrings and small glass animals. Contact [...]
Live-Talk of Thu. May 20 - 16:00 (GMT+2) Il Forcolaio Matto: the art of making oarlocks in Venice Who is Il Forcolaio Matto Il Forcolaio Matto aka Piero Dri carries on a millenary tradition in Venice. The art of making Forcolas, the oarlocks for boats, in Venice. He carves by hand this kind of [...]
Live-Talk of Wed. May 19 - 15:00 (GMT+2) Matteo Seguso:the art of glass engraving in Murano Who is Matteo Seguso Matteo Seguso is an art engraver on Murano glass on the famous island of Murano. Using ancient and traditional engraving technique and a fixed lathe with interchangeable spindles, Matteo Seguso turns a glass object [...]
Live-Talk of Tue. May 18 - 19:00 (GMT+2) Itaca Art Studio: an artist on the Giudecca in Venice Who is Itaca Art Studio The Itaca Art Studio Atelier of Monica Martin is located on the Giudecca island, in the magnificent cloister of the former Convent of Saints Cosma and Damiano. Here you can see [...]
Live-Talk of Wed. May 19 - 16:00 (GMT+2) Muriel Balensi: Small Universes in glass beads Who is Muriel Balensi Muriel Balensi is a glass bead maker in Murano. She produces by hand unique pieces and creations in Murano Glass, using the lampwork glass bead technique. She create Micro worlds of dreams ready to wear! [...]
Live-Talk of Thu. May 20 S.M.S.C.C. Venezia: the oldest association in Venice Who is S.M.S.C.C. Venezia The Mutual Aid Society of Carpentieri and Calafati was founded in Venice in 1867 and is recognized as the oldest of the associations existing in the city today. Moral heir of the ancient small "schole", associations that at [...]
Live-Talk of Wed. May 19 - 11:00 (GMT+2) Wave Murano Glass: the art of glass blowing in Murano Who is Wave Murano Glass Wave Murano Glass, on the island of Murano, the birthplace of millenary art of blown glass, is a glass blowing factory run composed by a small group of glass-blowers and glass [...]
Live-Talk of Wed. May 19 - 13:00 (GMT+2) Marco Toso Borella: painter, musician, writer & historic researcher from Murano Who is Marco Toso Borella Marco Toso Borella is a 360 ° Venetian artist: painter, writer, musician and historical researcher from Murano. He is a Murano glass painter by profession in the continuity of ancient [...]
Live-Talk of Wed. May 19 - 12:00 (GMT+2) Lunch with the Author: Italian Writer Cristina Gregorin at Punta Conterie in Murano Who is Punta Conterie Punta Conterie in Murano is a novel and eclectic concept for a new space dedicated to international creativity and contemporary food and wine. Contact puntaconterie.com +39 041 527 5174 [...]
Live-Talk of Sat. May 22 Paperoowl: paper jewellery & art in Venice Who is Paperoowl Paperoowl is an artisan shop in the heart of Venice just a few steps from Rialto, specializing in unique design objects and paper jewelry, totally handmade with ancient techniques. Contact www.paperoowl.com +39 041 4761974 info@paperoowl.com Thanks to our media [...]
Live-Talk of Sat. May 22 Patience: sustainable fashion in Venice Who is Patience Patience is a small little shop in the sestier of Castello. Handmade clothes created with respect towards the environment and its people, beginning with the choice of the fabric to the production of the item itself, which requires time and patience. [...]
Live-Talk of Thu. May 20 - 14:00 (GMT+2) Squero Tramontin: the art of making Gondolas in Venice Who is Squero Tramontin Squero Tramontin in Dorsoduro in Venice has been building gondolas since 1884. Little has changed since Domenico Tramontin began building gondolas here since then; for example, the structure he built (the cantiere) to [...]
Live-Talk of Sat. May 22 Marisa Convento, resident artisan at Bottega Cini in Venice Who is Marisa Convento Marisa Convento is a "resident" artisan who works at Bottega Cini: she creates jewels with the ancient techniques of Venetian bead threaders. She is also vice president of the Committee for the Safeguarding of the Art [...]
Live-Talk of Sat. May 22 The Merchant of Venice: the art of perfumery in Venice Who is The Merchant of Venice The Merchant of Venice is a brand of artistic perfumery, which takes its inspiration from the ancient Venetian Perfumery Art. Established in 2013, it includes exclusive collections involving a wide range of Eau [...]
Live-Talk of Sun. May 23 Arzanart: Marble Paper in Venice Who is Arzanart Arzanart is an artisan workshop in the heart of Venice: they decorate paper using the ancient technique of marbling. With this paper they produce contemporaney notebooks, albums, jewels, furnishing objects and everything that the imagination suggests. Contact www.arzanart.com +39 347 7798528 [...]
Live-Talk of Sat. May 22 Nicolao Atelier: dressing the world of theater from Venice Who is Nicolao Atelier Stefano Nicolao's atelier is famous all over the world for its stage costumes. Prose theaters, opera houses, films and historical parades have found a point of reference in the Nicolao Atelier. The Nicolao Atelier tailor's shop [...]
Live-Talk of Sun. May 23 Goodbye from everyone at Live-In-Venice Week Who is Goodbye All the live contributors will meet to explain how Live-In-Venice Week was born, what its purpose was, how you can help Venice and the Venetians and funny stories of the event and more Contact Thanks to our media sponsor for [...]
Live-Talk of Fri. May 21 L'isola di Pinocchio: the art of marionettes making in Venice Who is L'isola di Pinocchio Isola di Pinocchio is the magic world of Marionettes in Venice created by the Venetian craftsman Roberto Comin. Here you will find typical characters of Commedia dell'Arte as well as representations of characters belonging [...]
Live-Talk of Fri. May 21 Sogno Veneziano: Carnival & Historical costumes in Venice Who is Sogno Veneziano Sogno Veneziano di Giulia Russolo creates exclusive handmade paper mache masks and historical costumes. Respectful of the ancient Venetian tradition they offer a wide selection of creations as well as custom made products. More than this, you [...]
Live-Talk of Mon. May 17 - 11:00 (GMT+2) Ottica Urbani: the art of Eyewear from Venice Who is Ottica Urbani Ottica Urbani is a historical Venetian brand of eyewear design. It was founded in 1953 in Frezzeria, where it still stands close to St. Mark’s Square and since then they have been spreading their [...]
Live-Talk of Mon. May 17 - 13:00 (GMT+2) Venezia Stampa: The Art of Printing in Venice Who is Venezia Stampa Luca Valonta and Michele Costantini, both Venetians, founded Venezia Stampa, their company, in 1989, taking over an existing printing and graphics firm. They are located in the heart of Venice and where the art [...]
Live-Talk of Mon. May 17 - 14:00 (GMT+2) Signor Blum: working on wood in Venice Who is Signor Blum SIGNOR BLUM is an all female artisan company born in 1978, made up of 3 women and operating in the historic center of Venice. They specialise in gift objects and furnishing accessories, totally handmade in [...]
Live-Talk of Mon. May 17 - 15:00 (GMT+2) Arto Atelier: the art of street painters in Venice Who is Arto Atelier Arto is the new Art atelier by Sira Viviani, Anima.on, and Lorenzo Fontana, Lollison, two street painters. In their new studio they create their art works: Illustrations, paper sculptures, cyanotypes and much more. [...]
Live-Talk of Mon. May 17 - 16:00 (GMT+2) Antichità al Ghetto: Aladdin's cave in Venice Who is Antichità al Ghetto Antichità al Ghetto is situated in the heart of the Jewish Ghetto, far from the crowded and touristic paths. This antiques store is a warm and intimate place, where each object is elegantly displayed [...]
Live-Talk of Mon. May 17 - 17:00 (GMT+2) Carteria Ai Frari: the world of paper in Venice Who is Carteria Ai Frari Carteria Ai Frari was founded in 2008. This beautiful family-run shop a few step from the Basilica dei Frari, uses high quality materials and traditional techniques, dating back to the Venetian binding [...]
Live-Talk of Mon. May 17 - 18:00 (GMT+2) Eredi Jovon: Cameos & Corals in Venice since 1934 Who is Eredi Jovon Jewellery Eredi Jovon Jewelry shop is synonymous with expertise and tradition: cameos & corals have been the main core of their business for three generations! They are situated on the most beautiful bridge [...]
Live-Talk of Mon. May 17 - 19:00 (GMT+2) Plum Plum Creations: the art of Etching in Venice Who is Plum Plum Creations PlumPlum Creation is a printmaking shop in the district of Cannaregio. The shop is mainly about printmaking, specifically intaglio techniques such as etching and aquatint, as well as drypoint on both metal [...]
Live-Talk of Sat. May 22 Anatema: Artisan made silk clothes in Venice Who is Anatema Anatema is a sophisticated and colorful shop combining elegance, personality and Made in Italy, located in Santa Croce, adjacent to Campo San Giacomo dall’Orio in the heart of Venice. Stepping inside is an experience in itself. A rainbow in [...]
Live-Talk of Sat. May 22 Daniela Ghezzo: the art of bespoke shoemaking in Venice Who is Daniela Ghezzo Daniela Ghezzo, owner of the Segalin Atelier in calle dei Fuseri in San Marco, is one of the last shoemakers in Italy to produce bespoke shoes. The shoes made by Daniela are light, comfortable and fit [...]
Live-Talk of Fri. May 21 Eat & Run Candles: sustainable design for slow tourism in Venice Who is Eat & Run Candles EatandRun is a small Venetian company which promotes sustainable design for a conscious and slow tourism. Objects made by hand with care, passion and local materials. The first productions were lollipop made [...]
Live-Talk of Fri. May 21 Mater Domini Mask: the art of mask making in Venice Who is Mater Domini Mask Located in Venice, Mater Domini is an artisan workshop of masks, totally hand-made and hand-painted with the following materials: papier-mache ( wool paper, glue, water) and ceramic, tempera paints, water and acrylic, gold leaf, [...]
Live-Talk of Fri. May 21 Tabarro San Marco: the ancient round cape from Venice Who is Tabarro San Marco Tabarro San Marco di Monica Daniele is the only historic shop in the centre of Venice which produces by hand the Tabarro, that is the ancient Venetian cloak, large, round, full circle, in heavy fabric. [...]
Live-Talk of Fri. May 21 Vizio Virtu: Chocolate Heaven in Venice Who is Vizio Virtu VizioVirtù started its adventure in 2005 when they opened their first chocolate factory, a chocolate shop able to cater for even the most demanding palates, making Venice an even sweeter town. Right in the heart of the city, between [...]
Live-Talk of Fri. May 21 Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua: textiles in Venice since 1875 Who is Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua The weaving mill Luigi Bevilacqua is one of the most ancient European weaving mills. Since the age of the Doges, using the same techniques and the same materials, expert hands have transformed precious natural yarns into [...]