Wednesday, April 16: inaugurations, meetings, workshops, and artificial intelligence in Venetian ateliers
Second day of Atelier Aperti for National Made in Italy Day, in collaboration with Lightbox.
The program for Wednesday, April 16
1-Ceramics. SVO Ceramic, Murano, Fondamenta Navagero 82
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM / 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Open Studio: visit to the contemporary functional ceramics workshop.
Reservations: +39 340 6039164 (WhatsApp)
2- La Dogaressa Flowers. Officina dei Fiori, Campo Sant’Agostin 2321
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
In the new flower shop and botanical laboratory opened by Gabriele Bisetto Trevisin, rare plants, flowers, atmospheric furnishings, and vegetal paths tell the story of the lagoon.
Free admission. Information: 041 5208517
3-Murano Beads. Perlamadre, Dorsoduro, Calle del Fabro 3282, San Barnaba
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
The artisan and designer meets the public to talk about her work with small demonstrations.
Reservations: pmd@perlamadredesign.com
4-Ceramics. Laura and Pottery, Cannaregio 4246
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Visits to the workshop with demonstrations of various ceramic techniques.
Reservations: info@laurapottery.it
5-Artist. Stefania Dei Rossi, Cannaregio, Campo Santa Maria Nova 6043/B
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Guided tour of the atelier and “Oro & Disegni” workshop featuring gold leaf decorations, drawings, and handcrafted home accessories.
Free admission.
6-Graphic Atelier. Small Caps, Dorsoduro 2916
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM / 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Concepts, sketches, final designs, screen printing frame production, and hand-printing of small editions of artist posters.
Max 5 people.
Reservations: hola@smallcaps.it
7-Terrazzo Maker. Vianello – Maestri terrazzieri, Santa Croce, Calle del Mejo 1775
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Presentation of the art of Venetian terrazzo, featuring videos, materials, and a meeting with the artisans.
Reservations: eventi@vianellopavimenti.com
8-Paper Art Workshop. Paperoowl, Fondamenta Rio Marin 821
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Demonstration and visit to the paper jewelry atelier.
Reservations: +39 3926104919 or +39 041 2993398
9-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
10-Stylnove Ceramiche. Dorsoduro, Calle de le Botteghe 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 admission and information: venezia@stylnove.it or +39 393 0181054 (Nicole or Valentina)
11-Jewelry and Metal Sculptures. Materialmente, Giudecca, Calle del Forno 465/C
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Artisans Maddalena and Alessandro reveal the processing stages that bring sculptures and jewelry to life.
Max 5 people.
Reservations: materialmentevenezia@gmail.com
12-Murano Glass Jewelry and Accessories. Attombri, Sotoportego de Rialto 65
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Visit to the atelier of glass bead jewelry and lamps.
Max 5 people.
Reservations: attombri@yahoo.it
13-Eyewear. Micromega Handcrafted Eyewear, Calle delle Ostreghe 2436
4:00 PM
Guided tour of the workshop with an explanation of the frame-making process.
Max 6 people.
Reservations: info@micromega.it
14-Exhibition. Memorie Alchemiche, Palazzo Experimental, Dorsoduro, Fondamenta Zattere al Ponte Lungo 1411
5:00 PM
Exhibition Memorie Alchemiche by artisan artists Claudio Saviola and Nicola Ghirardelli, curated by Davide Paoletti.
Reservations: davide.paoletti01@gmail.com or +39 339 3430510
15-Upcycling Atelier and Vintage Store. Maranteghe, Campiello de la Cason 4493/A
12:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Music and drinks from 5:30 PM
GRINTA TINTA – between printing and painting: wearable art. In the shop where the Maranteghe create vintage outfits with style every day, an exhibition intertwining art, fashion, and sustainability, featuring original garments by Roberta di Camerino and hand-painted vintage leather pieces.
Reservations: info@maranteghe.it or +39 378 068 6647
16-Exhibition and Cultural Association. Spiazzi, Castello 3865
7:30 PM
Photography exhibition by Milanese photographer Diego Steccanella with a poetry reading by Nicola Pittau, author of Frammenti d’estasi.
Reservation: + 39 347 0484763 (Gaetano di Gregorio)
17-Meeting and Party. Bea Vita Listening Bistrot, Cannaregio, Fondamenta de le Capuzine 3082
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Meeting ARTISANAL INTELLIGENCE
AI – where “A” stands for artisanal and artistic and “I” for intelligence, is an acronym that becomes a starting point for reflection. Venezia da Vivere and My Art Guides present the mapping project of artisan ateliers and artist studios, engaging in dialogue with creatives and entrepreneurs while exploring the opportunities offered by new technologies and artificial intelligence.
Followed by a DJ set by ADEA: Aurora Basha and Sofia Bigazzi.
Reservations: ciao@beavita.wine or +39 041 8943093
18-Fabric Sculptor. Weaving Talents by Donna Carmela Santoro, Cantieri Crea, Giudecca 212/C
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
An exhibition and immersive event in the studio-atelier of Donna Carmela Santoro. Wearable art and sustainable costumes made entirely from recycled fabrics.
An aperitif will provide the opportunity to view the video projection of the costume party held on March 1st in Venice, and the latest ritual performance, the Queen Bee.
Reservations: carmela.donna@gmail.com or +39 347 3844740 (Carmela Santoro)
19-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.
20-Exhibition. Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel – Matter and Design. Lunardelli Venezia
Santa Croce, Calle Tron 1961 2210/A
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
21-Artistic Typography. Bottega del Tintoretto, Cannaregio, Fondamenta dei Mori 3400
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
In the ancient atelier of the Venetian painter, now a typography workshop and art school, 12 engravings of Goya’s Capricci, created by the workshop’s artists, are on display.
Reservations and information: tintorettovenezia@gmail.com
22-Art 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
23-Glass Artist. Muranero, Castello, Salizada del Pignater 3545
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 techniques, combining colors from the African continent with classic Venetian glass, such as crystal and milk glass.
Reservations: collectionmuranero@gmail.com
24-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
25-Upcycling Tailoring. Ramosalso, Rialto Market, Calle del Bo 838
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Only For You is a personalized upcycling consultation with Demis Marin. Bring a garment to be transformed.
Reservations: info@ramosalso.com
26-Atelier and Boutique. 2091 Venezia, San Polo 2091
6:00 PM
A creative boutique where people dress up, laugh, create custom-made clothes, and share passions and projects. Giorgia Starace, designer of the brand 2091 Venezia, will be available for tailoring advice tailored to you.
Free admission
27-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 focuses on design attentive to detail and the conscious use of materials.
Free admission.
28-Artisan Workshop. VS Ceramics, Fondamenta dei Preti 5844
10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Valentina Stocco will be in her workshop to talk about her creative processes, new ceramic collections, and future projects.
Open to the public.
29-ITACA Art Studio, Giudecca, Chiostro di SS. Cosma e Damiano
10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Guided tours and demonstrations of the chalcographic engraving technique in a space immersed in the quiet of the cloister.
Free admission.
30-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 made, next to the Basilica dei Frari.
Free admission.
31-Veneziastampa, Santa Croce, Campo Santa Maria Mater Domini 2173
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Demonstration of typographic work with movable type in a historic workshop where the culture of printing lives on.
Free admission.
Download the program
A network of events for Made in Italy
Atelier Aperti. Artisanal Intelligence 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. Artisanal Intelligence
is a project by Venezia da Vivere
From 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
Cover photo: Muranero beads.
Photos by Marta Formentello, Settimo Cannatella, Rossana Viola, and the ateliers.
