Venice: the enchantment of places
11 località
On this itinerary in Venice, we take you on a discovery journey of hidden workshops and evocative spaces. Beyond tools, these places convey a true spirit of craftsmanship. From contemporary studios to historic ateliers, each one reveals a singular atmosphere shaped by gestures, materials and imagination. Experience the quiet magic and creative soul that still animate Venice's workshops beyond its well-trodden paths.
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Michela Bortolozzi
Michela Bortolozzi welcomes visitors into a studio where Venice’s architecture and fragile ecosystem inspire thoughtful contemporary creations.
Calle Zancani 2430, 30121, Venice, Italy
Monday to Saturday 10:30-18:30
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Bottega del Tintoretto
For 40 years, La Bottega del Tintoretto, located next to the home of the 16th-century painter Jacopo Robusti, known as Il Tintoretto, has offered workshops in engraving, lithography, and visual arts. The atelier has also functioned as a creative hub, housing a graphic art collection and operational 19th-century printing machinery, while providing expert support in engraving, drawing, painting, and bookbinding.
Fondamenta dei Mori, 3400, 30121, Venice, Italy
Monday to Friday 10:00-19:00; Saturday 10:00-13:00
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Kryos
Kyros is a jewellery atelier, housed in the historic former headquarters of an ancient Venetian jeweller, and since fully renovated, it provides artisans with a dedicated space for crafting bespoke pieces and hosting workshops.
Campo San Tomà 2849, 30125, Venice, Italy
Monday to Saturday 10:00-19:00
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Sofia Sarria
Sofia Sarria's intimate studio reflects her poetic universe, where craftsmanship, travel. and storytelling come together in a serene atmosphere.
Ruga Vecchia San Giovanni 777, 30125, Venice, Italy
Monday 14:30-17:30; Thursday to Saturday 14:30-17:30
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Stefano Nicolao
Step into the enchanting world of Stefano Nicolao's atelier, where 40 years of crafting period costumes for famous films brings his beloved creatures, as he likes to call his costumes, to life.
Cannaregio 2590, 30121, Venice, Italy
Monday to Friday 09:00-12:30 / 14:00-18:00
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UniSVe
UniSVe opens the door to a network of workshops and makers' spaces dedicated to preserving the living spirit of Venice.
Sestiere Dorsoduro 3077, 30123, Venice, Italy
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Gabriele Zornetta
In their shared workshop, Gabriele Zornetta and Diana Dethlefsen create a dialogue between wood and porcelain, craftsmanship and artistic experimentation rooted in Venetian culture.
Ruga Bella 1083A, 30135, Venice, Italy
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La Bauta
Entering La Bauta means stepping into the theatrical soul of Venice, surrounded by masks, costumes and centuries-old carnival traditions.
Campo San Tomà 2867, 30125, Venice, Italy
Monday to sunday 10:30-19:30
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Diana Dethlefsen
In their shared workshop, Diana Dethlefsen and Gabriele Zornetta and create a dialogue between porcelain and wood, craftsmanship and artistic experimentation rooted in Venetian culture.
Ruga Bella 1083A, 30135, Venice, Italy
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Valentina Stocco
Valentina Stocco's atelier reveals a refined world of decorative arts, where traditional techniques meet contemporary elegance.
Address upon request, Venice, Italy
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Bruno Barbon
Step into Bruno Barbon's small, enchanted wood shop in San Tomà, where 57 years of masterful craftsmanship, reminiscent of Geppetto's magic, breathe life into Venetian wood, from iconic 'moretti' to restored antique furniture.
Calle dei Callegheri 2856, San Polo, 30125, Venice, Italy
Tuesday to Saturday 09:00-12:00