Thursday, April 17: workshops, guided tours, laboratories, and parties at Atelier Aperti and Venetian creativity centers
Third day of Atelier Aperti for the National Day of Made in Italy, in collaboration with Lightbox. Discover all the workshops, experiences, laboratories, and parties with Venice’s creative realities.
Thursday, April 17 program
1-Martina Vidal Venezia – Atelier and Lace Museum, via San Mauro 309, Burano island
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Time slots: 10:00 – 10:40 | 10:40 – 11:20 | 11:20 – 12:00
Free visit to the atelier and museum with live demonstration of the Venetian needle lace technique.
Reservations: marta.perissinotto@martinavidal.com
2-La Dogaressa Flowers. Flower Workshop, 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, fresh flowers, atmospheric furnishings, and plant pathways tell the story of the lagoon. A meeting place where botany intertwines with craftsmanship and Venetian culture.
Free admission. Information: 041 5208517
3-Exhibition. Architectural Landscape, Galerie Negropontes, Dorsoduro 3900
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Opening of the exhibition Architectural Landscapes, open to the public until November 22, where contemporary art and architecture intertwine in a narrative that celebrates form, materiality, and continuity.
By reservation only: venezia@negropontes-galerie.com
4-Ceramics. SVO Ceramic, Fondamenta Navagero 82, Murano island
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Open Studio: visit to the contemporary functional ceramics laboratory.
Reservations: +39 340 6039164 (WhatsApp)
5-Graphic atelier. Small Caps, Dorsoduro 2916
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Concept, sketches, final designs, production of screen printing frames, hand printing of small productions of art posters.
Max 5 people.
Reservations: hola@smallcaps.it
6-Weaving nature. Tabinotabi, San Polo 63
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Touch fabrics derived from algae, mint, mushrooms, nettle, and many other natural fibers, discovering the emotion these fabrics can give you.
Max 5 people.
Reservations: defranza@me.com
7-Ceramics. Laura and Pottery, Cannaregio 4246
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Laboratory visits with demonstration of some ceramic working techniques.
Reservations: info@laurapottery.it
8-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 laboratory Oro & Disegni of gold leaf decorations, drawings, and handcrafted furnishing accessories.
Free admission.
9-Upcycling tailoring. Ramosalso, Rialto Market, Calle del Bo 838
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Personalized upcycling consultation. Bring a garment to transform Only For You.
Reservations: info@ramosalso.com
10-Impiraressa. Venetian Dreams by Marisa Convento, At Bottega Cini, Dorsoduro 734
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM | 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Laboratory visit and presentation of the ancient craft of creating jewelry with Venetian glass beads with impiraressa Marisa Convento.
Free admission.
11-Liuteria Davide Pusiol, Castello, Calle del Mondo Novo 5790
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Guided tour and demonstration of lutherie: guitar construction and restoration.
Reservations: omoecan@gmail.com or +39 342 6792478
12-Terrazzier. Vianello – Master terrazzo makers, Santa Croce, Calle del Mejo 1775
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Presentation of the art of Venetian terrazzo, with video, materials, and meeting with the artisans.
Reservations: eventi@vianellopavimenti.com
13-Paper art laboratory. Paperoowl, Fondamenta Rio Marin 821
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Demonstration and visit to the paper jewelry atelier.
Reservations: +39 3926104919 or +39 041 2993398
14-Stylnove Ceramiche. Dorsoduro, Calle de le Boteghe 3182
10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Exhibition of the work TAG by artist Lorenzo Zanovello, winner of the TERRAE NOVAE award – Urban Park of the City of Nove.
Free admission and information: venezia@stylnove.it or +39 393 0181054 (Nicole or Valentina)
15-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 work to create sculptures and jewelry.
Max 5 people.
Reservations: materialmentevenezia@gmail.com
16-Murano glass jewelry and accessories. Attombri, Sotoportego de Rialto 65
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Visit to the atelier of jewelry and lamps in glass beads. Max 5 people.
Reservations: attombri@yahoo.it
17-Eyewear. Micromega Handcrafted eyewear, Calle delle Ostreghe 2436
4:00 PM
Guided tour of the laboratory with explanation of the frame production stages. Max 6 people.
Reservations: info@micromega.it
18-Tailoring atelier. Alessandra Micolucci, Cannaregio, Calle Priuli 3803
4:30 PM
Meeting with the artist and demonstration of some natural dyeing techniques.
Reservations: +39 347 5009902
19-Exhibition and meeting with the artist. Beatrice Burati Anderson Art Space & Gallery, San Polo, Corte Petriana 1448
4:30 PM
Beatrice Burati Anderson’s gallery offers visitors a meeting with master Primo Bollani, Venetian blacksmith and sculptor, for the finissage of the exhibition ARS IN HERBIS / An alchemical journey. The exhibition develops the alchemical theme of transformation, seen through the art of herbaria, and is dedicated to Eliseo Burati (1924-1986), researcher, pharmacist, herbalist, humanist, and alchemist.
The artists of the entire project: Andrea Fogli, Tristano di Robilant, Pico, Primo Bollani, Roberta Fosca Fossati, Mauro Pipani, François Xavier Saint Pierre, Austin Young, Ginevra Battaglia.
Free admission.
20-Artist and illustrator. Atelier Volante, San Polo, Ruga Vecchia San Giovanni 777
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Spring Bunnies: a creative workshop for young artists: let’s make a bunny together with cardboard egg cartons.
Recommended age: 6 years and up. Bring cardboard egg cartons with you!
Free participation with reservation (limited places): info@ateliervolante.it
21-Valeria Boncompagni, Piazza San Marco 130
Presentation of the lost-wax technique and its poetic implications.
By appointment only: valeriasacchi7@gmail.com
22-Orsola Mainardis, Calle de la Chiesa 683
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Presentation of the Sapore di mare collection and themed aperitif. Max 6/7 people.
Reservations: atelier@orsolamainardis.it or +39 348 9342892
23-Patience – Daniela Lombardo, Calle Lion 3385/H
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Cocktail presentation of the shop and upcycling demonstration.
Reservations: madewpatience@gmail.com or +39 340 9255396
24-Spazio Vivo, Castello 3771/A (next to Ponte de la Comenda)
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Visit to the shared studio of designers and artisans Huang Xiaozhe and Michela Salvi of Object.ini. A creative space dedicated to production, experimentation, and exchange between artistic practices.
Free admission.
25-Lunardelli Venezia, Calle seconda del Cristo, San Polo 2210/A
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Workshop Sfojetto with Giulio Canestrelli.
Reservations: +39 345 4109007 (Giulio)
26-Exhibition. Memorie Alchemiche – Palazzo Experimental, Fondamenta Zattere al Ponte Lungo, Dorsoduro 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
27-Modisteria 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
28-Exhibition. Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel – Material and Design. Lunardelli Venezia, Santa Croce, Calle Tron 1961 2210a
The exhibition Materia e design of contemporary pieces by Lunardelli Venezia blends with the historic interiors of the palazzo on the Grand Canal.
Reservations: info.venart@ldchotels.com or +39 041 5233784
29-Exhibition. Lo Studio di Nadja Romain, Dorsoduro 928
Visit to the studio and project space that unites art, design, architecture, and high-level craftsmanship.
By appointment only: info@lostudio-nadjaromain.com
30-Art 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 laboratory and art school, on display are 12 engravings of Goya’s Capricci, created by the workshop’s artists.
Reservations and information: tintorettovenezia@gmail.com
31-Gallery. AKKA Project – Contemporary Art Africa, 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
32-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 to participants the creation of blown and solid beads in Murano glass with lampworking, using colors from the African continent combined with classic Venetian glass, such as crystal and milk white.
Reservations: collectionmuranero@gmail.com
33-Artefact Mosaic Studio, Castello, Barbaria de le Tole 6477/A
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
34-Tailored clothing and accessories. Teod’amar, Campo Manin 4247
6:00 PM
Toast for the presentation of collections of unique pieces with designer Norma Marzà. Max 30 people.
Reservations: info@teodamar.com
35-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 with recycled fabrics.
An aperitif will be the occasion for viewing the video projection of the costume party on March 1 in Venice and the latest ritual performance the Queen Bee.
Reservations: carmela.donna@gmail.com or +39 347 3844740 (Carmela Santoro)
36-Serra dei Giardini, Viale Giuseppe Garibaldi 1254
5:00 PM
Demonstration lesson of ikebana, during which it will be possible to observe the workshop up close (without active participation).
Access is free without reservation.
37-ITACA Art Studio, Giudecca, Cloister of 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.
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 made, next to the Basilica dei Frari.
Free admission.
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 typographic work with movable type, in a historic workshop where printing culture lives.
Free admission.
40-Paper Project Venice by Anita Cerpelloni, San Marco, Salizada Malipiero, 3209/a
2:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Spring in origami: workshop dedicated to the art of paper folding, curated by Anita Cerpelloni, architect and paper designer.
Reservation: paperprojectvenice@gmail.com
Download the program
A network of events for Made in Italy
Atelier Aperti. Intelligenza Artigianale is part of the official program of the Minister of Business and Made in Italy.
It is part of the path leading to the upcoming 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 Municipality of Venice.
Atelier Aperti. Intelligenza Artigianale
is a project by Venezia da Vivere
This year in collaboration with Lightbox.
From April 15 to 17, 2025
Where: Venice and islands
How to participate: free access, some ateliers by appointment only
Official hashtag: #GiornataMadeInItaly2025
Cover photo: Tessitura Luigi Bevilacqua ph. Marco Paris.
Photos: Negropontes ph. Gabriele Bortoluzzi, La Dogaressa Flowers ph. Barbara Zanon, Paperoowl ph. Andrea Ganzaroli, Marta Formentello, Settimo Cannatella, Rossana Viola and the ateliers.
