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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 - 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 - 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 Tue. May 18 - 18:00 (GMT+2) Ca' D'oro: fabulous palace along the Grand Canal in Venice  Who is Ca' D'oro The fabulous palace along the Grand Canal, once the house of the Contarini family, was purchased by Baron Franchetti in late 1800’s and completely restored to host the Baron’s incredible and eclectic [...]

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 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 Tue. May 18 - 17:00 (GMT+2) Fondazione Querini Stampalia: library, museum & exhibitions in Venice  Who is Fondazione Querini Stampalia In the heart of Venice, just steps from St Mark’s Square, stands one of the most important cultural complexes in the lagoon city: Palazzo Querini Stampalia, home of the Fondazione that bears [...]

Live-Talk of Tue. May 18 - 16:00 (GMT+2) Scuola Dalmata dei SS. Giorgio e Trifone: a hidden treasure in Venice  Who is Scuola Dalmata dei SS. Giorgio e Trifone Scuola Dalmata dei SS. Giorgio e Trifone is a real jewel almost hidden in the Venetian maze. It was founded over five hundred and fifty [...]

Live-Talk of Tue. May 18 - 15:00 (GMT+2) Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista: art & architecture in Venice  Who is Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista The Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista Museum is an architectural complex consisting of the Scuola building, the Church of the same name, the ancient cemetery and two, small, external [...]

Live-Talk of Tue. May 18 - 14:00 (GMT+2) A Plus A Gallery: Contemporary art in Venice  Who is A Plus A Gallery A plus A Gallery in Venice is a gallery dedicat­ed to experimenting with new exhibition formats and promoting artists in the production of exhibi­tions and projects. Contact aplusa.it +39 041 2770466 info@aplusa.it [...]

Live-Talk of Tue. May 18 - 13:00 (GMT+2) Fondazione di Venezia: promoting the development of the cultural heritage and economic life of Venice  Who is Fondazione di Venezia Fondazione di Venezia is a banking foundation established in 1992 following the privatisation of Cassa di Risparmio di Venezia. It has a non-profit legal status and, [...]

Live-Talk of Tue. May 18 - 12:00 (GMT+2) Lunch with the Author: Italian Journalist Vera Mantengoli at Torrefazione Cannaregio  Who is Torrefazione Cannaregio Torrefazione Cannaregio is an artisanal coffee roaster present in the Cannaregio district of Venice since 1930. Vera Mantengoli, Venetian freelance journalist and author of "La Fenice 29 gennaio 1996". Contact torrefazionecannaregio.it [...]

Live-Talk of Tue. May 18 - 11:00 (GMT+2) Best Venice Guides will introduce us to Scuola Dei Carmini  Who is Scuola Dei Carmini The Scuola dei Carmini is the last of the eight Grand Schools existing in Venice at the fall of the Republic, both with reference to the date of foundation and to [...]

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 Thu. May 20 - 15:00 (GMT+2) Venice On Board: the ancient tradition of rowing in Venice  Who is Venice On Board Venice On Board aims to preserve the maritime traditions of Venice and to spread them among inhabitants and visitors. As school they teach the original Venetian techniques of rowing and sailing, [...]

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 - 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 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 - 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 Thu. May 20 We are Here Venice: how to do tourism in a sustainable way in Venice  Who is We are Here Venice We are here Venice is an NGO which was born to address the fundamental challenge facing Venice: to remain a living city. Their mission is based on an understanding [...]

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 Thu. May 20 - 17:00 (GMT+2) Classic Boats: going electric on the lagoon of Venice  Who is Classic Boats Classic Boats Venice offers one of a kind wooden vintage boat tours with driver or for self drive trips. Their self-driven boats are handcrafted Venetian boats equipped with modern electric engines. Their vintage [...]

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 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 Sun. May 23 Anima Veneziana: crowdfunding a film for Venice & the Venetians  Who is Anima Veneziana Anima Veneziana is a project that involves Venice and the Venetians in a story of its brighter side. It is non-partisan and non-profit. The adhesion of all those who took part in it was broad [...]

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 Maria Laura Bidorini: Venice & the Film Festival  Who is Maria Laura Bidorini Maria Laura Bidorini is a freelance journalist who collaborates with an important radio station, for which she interview artists, actors and directors. Contact +39 392 94 58 986 info@guidedtoursinvenice.com Thanks to our media sponsor for this [...]

Live-Talk of Sat. May 22 Lunch with the Author: Books for Venice at Cantina Aziende Agricole  Who is Cantina Aziende Agricole Cantina Aziende Agricole is a historic Osteria in Venice. They are one of the oldest Bacaro in the city and they offer a wide selection of Veneto Wines, Italian wines and Cicchetti, the [...]

Live-Talk of Sun. May 23 Lunch with the Author: Welsh Writer Philip Gwynne Jones at El Sbarlefo  Who is El Sbarlefo El Sbarlefo, two of the trendiest "bacaro" wine bars in Venice, located away from the tourist areas of the city, offering always excellent music, sometime live. Wide selection of cicheti, wines, and cocktails. [...]

Live-Talk of Thu. May 20 - 12:00 (GMT+2) Lunch with the Author: Venetian writer Alberto Toso Fei at Bistrot De Venise  Who is Bistrot De Venise Bistrot De Venise: the home of historic Venetian cuisine in Venice, blending culture, food and wine. Since 1993 hangout & meeting place for arts, poetry & culture. Contact [...]

Live-Talk of Sun. May 23 Joy Singers Choir: Jazz choir in Venice  Who is Joy Singers Choir The Joy Singers Choir was founded in 1998 by its current director Andrea D'Alpaos. Their repertoire ranges from classic Gospel to Contemporary Gospel and offers all styles of Afro-American music, from Jazz to Funky and Soul they [...]

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 Sun. May 23 How to learn Italian in Venice  Who is How to learn Italian in Venice Easy Italian is an Italian language and Art history school based in Venice. They offer several different types of courses in class and walking through Venice. They offer courses for beginner, intermediate and advance. They [...]

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 Sat. May 22 Venice Music Project: The Search for Baroque in Venice  Who is Venice Music Project Associazione Venice Music Project is a group of internationally recognized musicians who live or studied in Venice who is revolutionizing Baroque music in the city, by researching and finding hidden treasures in the archives and [...]

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 Thu. May 20 - 11:00 (GMT+2) Nuovo Trionfo: the last trabaccolo in Venice  Who is Nuovo Trionfo The traditional maritime company il Nuovo Trionfo is a Venetian association of local people fond of traditional boats. In 2008 they bought the trabaccolo (lugger) Nuovo Trionfo built in 1926 and they run it for [...]

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 Thu. May 20 - 13:00 (GMT+2) Row Venice: learn to row the Venetian way  Who is Row Venice Row Venice is a non-profit association of women. They teach how to row in the Venetian way (standing and facing forward) in Venetian typical boats (which are not gondolas but "Batele a coa de [...]

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 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 Sun. May 23 Guided Tours in Venice: the professionals who will guide you through Venice  Who is Guided Tours in Venice Guided Tours in Venice is a trio of Professional tourist guides. With them you will be able to admire the hidden corners of Venice experiencing its beauty, its colors, its flavors. [...]

Live-Talk of Sun. May 23 Bottega Vaga: Theater & Tourism in Venice  Who is Bottega Vaga Bottegavaga is both a theatre company and a drama training centre for adults and children. It promotes culture in Venice for residents and visitors. Bottegavaga’s actors have studied both Commedia dell’Arte and physical theatre, combining traditional Venetian theatre [...]

Live-Talk of Mon. May 17 - 12:00 (GMT+2) Lunch with the Author: British Writer Gregory Dowling at Vineria All'Amarone  Who is Lunch with Gregory Dowling Vineria All'Amarone: a beautiful cosy wine bar in the heart of Venice near Rialto, specialised in wines from Valpolicella and tradizional cichetti and charcuterie. Contact gregorydowling.com +39 0415231184 info@allamarone.com [...]

Live-Talk of Fri. May 21 Lunch with the author: Giovanni Montanaro at Ristorante Al Covo  Who is Ristorante Al Covo Historic restaurant and "gastronomic research laboratory" for the enhancement and conservation of the products of the Venice Lagoon, family run since 1987. Contact ristorantealcovo.com +39 0415223812 info@ristorantealcovo.com Who is Giovanni Montanaro Giovanni Montanaro is [...]

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 [...]

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 Fri. May 21 Libreria Acqua Alta: the quirkiest bookshop in Venice  Who is Libreria Acqua Alta The Libreria Acqua Alta is one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world and is located in Venice. "Acqua Alta" is a corner of creativity between books and gondolas. The bookstore is named in this [...]

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 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 [...]

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