All the events for Tuesday, April 15, for National Made in Italy Day, established by the Ministry of Made in Italy
On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, on the occasion of National Made in Italy Day dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci, the second edition of the Atelier Aperti project, curated by Venezia da Vivere, begins in Venice. Discover all the events of a widespread itinerary that invites you to enter the ateliers, creative studios, and galleries of the city, to meet the artisans, designers, and artists who shape objects, ideas, and visions every day. A living network that tells the story of the present of Venetian craftsmanship and of creativity looking toward the future. This edition also features the participation of Lightbox, a contemporary art agency and publisher of My Art Guides.
The day’s program
1-Fornace Orsoni Venezia 1888, Cannaregio, Calle dei Vedei 1045/a
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM / 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM / 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cultural visits to Fornace Orsoni Venezia 1888 in Italian and English, reserved exclusively for architects and designers. Max 20 people.
Booking required, indicating profession, on Eventbrite
N.B. This visit is reserved for architects and designers. Public visits take place on the first and last Wednesday of the month. Information.
2-Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua, Santa Croce 1320
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Free guided tour of the weaving mill. Max 10 people.
Reservations: press@luigi-bevilacqua.com
3-Ceramics. SVO Ceramic, Murano, Fondamenta Navagero 82
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM / 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Pottery wheel experience: shape and mold clay with your own hands.
The experience (available in Italian, English, German, and French) is individual and lasts 30 minutes. There are 10 spots available.
Reservations: +39 340 6039164 (WhatsApp)
4-Graphic atelier. Small Caps, Dorsoduro 2916
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM / 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Concepts, sketches, final designs, production of screen printing frames, hand-printing of small productions of artist posters.
Max 5 people.
Reservations: hola@smallcaps.it
5-Art gallery. Contemporary Art Space. SPARC*, San Marco 2828/A
11:00 AM and 4:00 PM
Guided tour of the exhibition Potential Architecture by Lucy+Jorge Orta with curators Francesca Giubilei and Luca Berta.
Reservations: info@veniceartfactory.org
6-Ceramics. Laura and Pottery, Cannaregio 4246
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ceramicist Laura Aletti offers a visit to her workshop with a demonstration of various ceramic processing techniques.
Reservations on the website: laurapottery.it
7-Artist. Stefania Dei Rossi. Campo Santa Maria Nova 6043/B, Sestiere Cannaregio
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Guided tour of the atelier and workshop Oro & Disegni, featuring gold leaf decorations, drawings, and handcrafted furnishing accessories. Max 6 people.
Free entry.
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8-La Dogaressa Flowers. Officina dei Fiori, Campo Sant’Agostin 2321
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
In the new flower shop and botanical workshop opened by Gabriele Bisetto Trevisin, rare plants, fresh flowers, atmospheric furnishings, and plant-based itineraries tell the story of the lagoon. A meeting place where botany intertwines with Venetian craftsmanship and culture.
Free entry. Information: 041 5208517
9-Upcycling tailor. Ramosalso, Rialto Market, Calle del Bo 838
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Only For You is a personalized upcycling consultation with Demis Marin.
Bring a garment to be transformed.
Reservations: info@ramosalso.com
10-Terrazzo maker. Vianello, Master terrazzo makers, Santa Croce, Calle del Mejo 1775
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Presentation of the art of Venetian terrazzo, with videos, materials, and a meeting with the artisans.
Reservations: eventi@vianellopavimenti.com
11-Paper art workshop. Paperoowl, Fondamenta Rio Marin 821
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Demonstration and visit to the atelier of paper jewelry, furnishing accessories, miniatures, boxes, notebooks, and photo albums.
Reservations: +39 3926104919 or +39 041 2993398
12-Weaving nature, Tabinotabi, San Polo 63
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Experience firsthand fabrics derived from seaweed, mint, mushrooms, nettle, and many other natural fibers, discovering the emotion these textiles can provide. Max 5 people.
Reservations: defranza@me.com
13-Print and Graphics. Atelier Vanessa Milan, Dorsoduro 3848
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Art printing: meet the artist and discover the origins and history of chalcographic engraving. Vanessa will explain engraving and press printing techniques, and how Venice serves as the source of inspiration for her projects.
Reservations: atelier@vanessamilan.org
14-Stylnove Ceramiche. Dorsoduro, Calle de le Boteghe 3182
Hours: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Exhibition of the work TAG by artist Lorenzo Zanovello, winner of the TERRAE NOVAE prize – Urban Park of the City of Nove.
Free entry and information: venezia@stylnove.it or +39 393 0181054 (Nicole or Valentina)
15-Murano glass jewelry and accessories. Attombri, Sotoportego de Rialto 65
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Visit to the atelier of jewelry and lamps made with glass beads. Max 5 people.
Reservations: attombri@yahoo.it
16-Murano beads. Perlamadre, Calle del Fabro 3282, San Barnaba, Dorsoduro
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
The artisan and designer meets the public to talk about her work with small demonstrations.
Reservations: pmd@perlamadredesign.com
17-Metal jewelry and sculptures. Materialmente, Giudecca, Calle del Forno 465/C
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
In this intimate part of Venice, artisans Maddalena and Alessandro reveal some stages of the process to bring sculptures and jewelry to life.
Max 5 people.
Reservations: materialmentevenezia@gmail.com
18-Micromega handcrafted eyewear, Calle delle Ostreghe 2436
4:00 PM
Guided tour of the workshop with an explanation of the stages of frame production. Max 6 people.
Reservations: info@micromega.it
19-Exhibition. Memorie Alchemiche – Il Palazzo Experimental, Fondamenta Zattere al Ponte Lungo, Dorsoduro 1411
5:00 PM
Guided tour with Davide Paoletti, curator of the exhibition Memorie Alchemiche by artisan artists Claudio Saviola and Nicola Ghirardelli.
Reservations: davide.paoletti01@gmail.com or +39 339 3430510
20-Glassworks. Seguso Vetri d’Arte, Dorsoduro 723
5:30 PM
An invitation to discover over 600 years of Murano glass tradition, just steps from the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Guests will be welcomed with prosecco among iconic glass creations such as chandeliers, mirrors, and vases.
Open to the public
21-Millinery Giuliana Longo, San Marco 4813
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Special opening of the atelier to meet the master artisan and her hats.
Open to the public.
22-Sant’Elena Sports Association, Isola 432, Cannaregio, Fondamenta della Misericordia
6:30 PM
Presentation of the Sant’Elena Sports Association, a project born with the aim of promoting a new way of experiencing the city of Venice, through the values of inclusion, respect, and culture via sport, specifically football, showcasing a living and livable Venice, open to all.
Presented by Sofia Ressia and Riccardo Mason.
23-Exhibition. Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel – Matter and Design. Lunardelli Venezia
Santa Croce, Calle Tron 1961 2210a
The exhibition Matter and Design, featuring contemporary pieces by Lunardelli Venezia, blends with the historic interiors of the palace on the Grand Canal.
Reservations: info.venart@ldchotels.com or +39 041 5233784
24-Exhibition. Lo Studio di Nadja Romain, Dorsoduro 928
Visit to the studio and project space that combines art, design, architecture, and high-level craftsmanship.
By appointment only: info@lostudio-nadjaromain.com
25-Artistic typography. Bottega del Tintoretto, Cannaregio, Fondamenta dei Mori 3400
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
In the former atelier of the Venetian painter, now a typography workshop and art school, 12 engravings of Goya’s Capriccios, created by the workshop’s artists, are on display.
Reservations and information: tintorettovenezia@gmail.com
26-Glass artist. Muranero, Salizada del Pignater 3545, Castello
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Free demonstration. Max 5 people.
Moulaye Niang, master glassmaker, will explain the creation of blown and solid Murano glass beads using lampworking, combining colors from the African continent with classic Venetian glass, such as crystal and lattimo white. Reservations: collectionmuranero@gmail.com
27-Artefact Mosaic Studio. Castello, Barbaria de le Tole 6477/A
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Visits to the workshop to discover the world of Venetian mosaic art, observing the master artisans at work.
Reservations: artefactmosaic@gmail.com
28-Gallery. AKKA Project – Contemporary African Art, San Marco 3052
2:00 PM (English or Italian)
Guided tour of the solo exhibition by Paul Onditi, Kenya ENCODED CONSCIOUSNESS: ART IN THE AGE OF THE TECH
Reservations: venezia@akkaproject.com
29-Artisan workshops. Meracu and Ramingo, Fondamenta dei Preti 5842 and 5844
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Artists are present: leather, ceramics, and goldsmith arts in the two artisan workshops overlooking a sunny Venetian fondamenta. Artists Shanti Ganesha, Valentina Stocco, and Sofia Visca will be in the workshop to discuss their creative processes and new collections.
Open to the public
30-Fabric sculptor. Weaving Talents by Donna Carmela Santoro, Cantieri Crea, Giudecca 212/C
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The studio-atelier is open to the public for an exhibition of wearable art and sustainable costumes, made entirely from recycled fabrics.
An aperitif will provide the opportunity to view the video projection of the March 1st costume party in Venice and the latest ritual performance, the Queen Bee.
Reservations: carmela.donna@gmail.com or +39 347 3844740 (Carmela Santoro)
31-Architecture and design studio. KANZ, Dorsoduro, Calle Lunga San Barnaba 2858
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
KANZ is a brand and design studio founded in Venice by architects Mauro Cazzaro and Antonella Maione in 2014. For Atelier Aperti, they will be present to discuss their creative approach, which centers on design attentive to detail and the conscious use of materials.
Free entry.
37-ITACA Art Studio, Giudecca, Cloister of SS. Cosma e Damiano
10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Guided tours and demonstrations of chalcographic engraving techniques in a space immersed in the quiet of the cloister.
Free entry.
38-Carteria ai Frari, San Polo, Calle Larga 2954
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Visit to the artisan workshop where hand-bound notebooks and stationery items are created, next to the Frari Basilica.
Free entry.
39-Veneziastampa, Santa Croce, Campo Santa Maria Mater Domini 2173
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Demonstration of letterpress printing with movable type, in a historic workshop where the culture of printing lives.
Free entry.
Download the program
A network of events for Made in Italy
Atelier Aperti. Intelligenza Artigianale is part of the official program of the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy.
It is part of the path leading to the next Venice Recraft Fashion Week – from October 20 to 26, 2025 – an event dedicated to high craftsmanship and sustainable fashion, part of the Major Events of the City of Venice.
Atelier Aperti. Intelligenza Artigianale
is a project by Venezia da Vivere
Starting this year in collaboration with Lightbox.
From April 15 to 17, 2025
Where: Venice and islands
How to participate: free access, some ateliers are by appointment only
Official hashtag: #GiornataMadeInItaly2025
Photos by Settimo Cannatella and the ateliers.
Portrait of Giuliana Longo – The Place of Wonders for Mano a Mano 2025, ph. credits Dario Garofalo.
CALABAZA by KANZ ph. Anna Mainetti.
