In the past, Venice exported its most skilled craftsmen along with their work all over Europe. These and the reputation of the city for the production of quality workmanship were of great significance in the history of the Venetian Republic.
Many of these crafts still survive to this day: mask-makers, gondola-builders, glass-makers, masters of mosaic, silk-weavers, and gold-beaters. Off the usual tourist track, you will have the chance to meet the last masters of their crafts, working with dedication and passion.
You will witness how these masters work, preserving ancient traditions, using quality materials and infusing into their products the right mix of technical craftsmanship and artistic creativity.