Murano is an island near Venezia, this island is best known for its glass factories. Fine glass has been fired in Murano since the 13th century. The glass is made from silica which becomes liquid at high temperatures. An interesting fact about our studio is that this job is a family tradition. Giuliano, our master artisan, is the third generation working with glass which makes it so valuable.
We offer visitors a free glass blowing demonstration everyday from 10 AM -1 PM. You can enjoy watching the glass sculpture come to life from start to finish. It is an incredible and magical experience.
Studio Murano Art offers a hands-on glass experience where you can make your own one-of-a-kind glass piece. If you’ve ever wanted to try glassblowing, schedule a lesson and learn from our master artisan Giuliano and his well-equipped team. With 35 years of experience and generational knowledge, he will safely and happily guide you through making your unique piece.
Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes and is conducted individually.
Participants must be older than 10 years. If you have glassblowing experience and want to create art on this beautiful island, let us know and we can assist and accommodate your needs.
Please allow 24 hours for your piece to safely cool to room temperature (annealing). If you’d like to see your piece before it’s wrapped, you can return anytime the following day after 10:00 AM to pick it up.
Reservations:
Once you submit a reservation request, a non-refundable $50 fee per person is required to reserve the time. This fee will be deducted from the final cost of your workshop.
Safety:
Closed-toe shoes and cotton clothing are recommended. Hair ties are recommended for longer hair. Glassworking involves hot materials; your safety is our utmost concern.
From the extraordinary heat of the fire to the beautiful art of glass.
The traditional method of glass blowing requires the artist to mix sand, soda, ash, and limestone together in a formula. The artist then heats the mixture in a crucible. The temperature is the same as molten lava from a volcano, approximately 2000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Studio Murano Art combines two environments in one, visitors will be delighted with the shape and color of our glass pieces which by the way are a nice gift for any occasion. In addition to this, we have a restaurant area where visitors can chill out and share a tasty meal.
Among the different techniques artists can work with the glass we can find: blowing, kiln-casting, fusing, flame-working, hot-sculpting, and cold-working. All of them can be divided into three main categories: Hot, warm, and cold glass.
