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Glassblowing Class: Murano's Unique Hotshop
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194 Ratings
Venezia
In Murano, there’s nothing quite like this experience. It’s the sole location where one can attend an incredible class alongside skilled glass masters working at an actual furnace. This isn’t a demonstration; it’s a genuine hotshop!
In Murano, there’s nothing quite like this experience. It’s the sole location where one can attend an incredible class alongside skilled glass masters working at an actual furnace. This isn’t a demonstration; it’s a genuine hotshop!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Fondamenta da Mula, 152 - This experience may not suit everyone! Glassblowing is a highly physical art, so if you are wary of extreme heat or strenuous activity, a simple guided tour might be more suitable. However, if you are prepared for an unforgettable and intense experience, you are in the right place!
Step 1 - Practical exercises without…
- Fondamenta da Mula, 152 - This experience may not suit everyone! Glassblowing is a highly physical art, so if you are wary of extreme heat or strenuous activity, a simple guided tour might be more suitable. However, if you are prepared for an unforgettable and intense experience, you are in the right place!
Step 1 - Practical exercises without glass: Engage in hands-on activities to master the basic movements and improve hand-eye coordination essential for glassblowing.
Step 2 - Practical exercises with hot glass: Participate in hands-on activities with hot glass to develop a good understanding of working with 1000°C molten glass.
Step 3 - Create your own Murano glass artifact: You will have the opportunity to craft either a drinking cup or a small glass vase.
The piece will need to anneal overnight, so it can be collected the following day. We also offer worldwide shipping for your piece, though this is not included in the experience cost.
IMPORTANT: Participants must be at least 12 years old.
What's Included
- Safety glasses
- Water for rehydration
- Arm sleeve for heat protection
- Safety glasses
- Water for rehydration
- Arm sleeve for heat protection
What's Not Included
- Eventual shipping of the piece
- Clothing is not provided
- Eventual shipping of the piece
- Clothing is not provided
Additional Information
- 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…
- 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
Location
Fondamenta da Mula, 152
Fondamenta da Mula
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Alexandra_l
Mar 19, 2026
Great experience! - My husband and I had such a fun time making our own pieces! Truly a once in a lifetime experience getting to do this class. We paid to have the items shipped back to us in Texas, for 4 pieces it was about $90 euro to ship (March 2026).
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Kristine_w
Mar 14, 2026
Great experience! Hands... - Great experience! Hands on while other tourists can just watch. Staff was very nice and love that our Murano souvenirs are our own unique creations. We stayed on Murano island so it was easy to go back and pick up our glasswork (ready 3 hours after class ends).
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Akdreier
Mar 13, 2026
Fun and unique experience - Loved this experience and would recommend it to anyone wanting a unique, hands-on activity. Emilia was a great teacher and helped my wife and I make beautiful cups. Instructions were clear and even with a 2000 degree oven, it felt very safe. Thanks for a memorable time!
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967r_miv
Mar 1, 2026
Unique experience - After a great visit to the workshop, Stephanie guided us every step of the way to create our glasses.
The experience was great. I recommend
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Richardlu4743gz
Feb 25, 2026
Top activity to do - Super family activity
Super nice and very professional staff
It is very difficult but it is interesting to try
Made with our 16 year old daughters
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Nwowanderers
Feb 20, 2026
You NEED to do this—A Bucket-Filling Bucket List Event - We went as two couples from one family and were the entirety of the class. None of us had worked with glass before. The staff who greeted us were super welcoming and then we were sent under the tutelage of Emilia for the lesson. She has a knack for teaching the art & the science of glass making and clearly loves the art, which kept us engaged for the entire lesson. It is an active production site, so we also got a bit of a sneak peak at the experts blowing and creating beautiful glass items. We each left with a drinking glass we’d blown (with Emilia’s expertise helping to finesse it, of course). The showroom is lovely with pieces at all price points—from magnets for 9 Euros to elaborate art pieces collectors will love.
I learned so much in 2 hours—from the feel of the hot glass on the rod to the annealing process. Both sides of my dichotomous art and science brain left feeling fulfilled and intrigued. Thanks Emilia & team for the incredible experience!—Lisa et al
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Danielle_t
Feb 17, 2026
Highly recommended family activity - Fabulous experience for all ages. We did it for my daughter’s 17th birthday and had a blast. You learn about glass blowing and tour the workshop before creating your own piece. Our instructor was very knowledgeable and friendly. You do it in a group of four so there is plenty of time for questions and practice.
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Pdbkab
Feb 13, 2026
Incredible Bucket List Experience!! - We planned this experience while planning our trip with hopes that it would be an enjoyable thing to do. We had no idea that it would end up being as unforgettable as it was. We enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful creations being made by the artisans all around us. The atmosphere was exciting and beyond interesting. We made our projects with Melissa's help. She was patient and answered all of our questions while making sure we were safe while we were hands-on with our projects. We created wonderful memories and have an awesome physical reminder of this bucket list event!
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Christopher_g
Jan 30, 2026
Awesome experience. The... - Awesome experience. The team was great and to see and understand how Murano Glass is made was definitely worth the price.
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Welovefood58
Jan 22, 2026
Fascinating experience under perfect guidance - Excellent workshop where each participant makes a small vase/cup/bowl under instruction. Everyone can choose form and color themselves, the instruction by Emilia was perfect, A fascinating experience, happy to come back anytime. 100% recommended!!!
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