Experience description

Sitting in an old glass factory right in the center of Venice, you'll watch as a local artisan first takes a molten blob of glass out of the *fornax* (the old Latin word for oven) with a hollow, metal rod.

He'll then begin to shape it into a unique and custom-made piece of glassware. If he's making a jug, for example, he’ll use the rod to roll it around on the table and fashion the main bulb shape. An elegant handle might be added by means of tongs and a skillful double swoosh of his hand.

Additional information

Live guide: english italian
Duration: 20m
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What is included

* Entrance to the Murano Glass Factory in the center of Venice

* Demonstration of the art of Murano glassblowing and the different phases of production from a master artisan

* Visit of a glass factory showroom to see different types of glass products

* Small souvenir (one per couple or family)

* Brochure with description of the art of glassblowing

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