Cold glass engraving is a subtle art that combines technique and creativity. This training allows participants to acquire essential skills while exploring their own style. Each engraved piece thus becomes a unique work of art, reflecting their sensitivity and mastery, where the delicacy of cold engraving reveals all the poetry of glass.

Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

• Explore the fundamentals of engraving and cold engraving techniques
• Identify and correctly use specific materials and tools
• Translate a drawing into basic symbols
• Create engravings by connecting these symbols
• Produce finished and complete engravings

Cold glass engraving is a delicate art that combines technical precision with personal expression. Under the guidance of Matteo Seguso, participants will be supported throughout their learning, discovering fundamental techniques while exploring their own creativity.

Learners will become familiar with the specific materials and engraving tools, learning to handle them confidently and adapt their techniques according to the desired effect. They will explore the transformation of a drawing into elementary symbols and experiment with connecting them to create harmonious compositions. The precise and subtle cold process reveals the nuances and light inherent in glass, lending each creation a unique poetry.

At the end of the workshop, each participant will be able to design and create finished, personal, and unique engravings, reflecting both their artistic sensibility and the finesse of their hand. Beyond technical learning, this workshop offers a truly sensory and artistic experience, where glass becomes a medium for expression and creativity.

Schedule

Day 1

Morning

• Introduction and initial contact
• Start of basic activities

• Demonstration, technical explanations, practical exercises

Day 2

Morning

• Review of the previous day
• New exercises

• Demonstration, explanations, individual practice

Day 3

Morning

• Review
• Specific requests from participants
• Demonstrations

• Demonstration
• Completion of the first personal project

Day 4

Morning

• Review
• Finalization of the first project

Afternoon

• New project
• Discussion and conclusion

Day 5

Morning

• Review of the week and learnings

• Final questions, feedback, and discussion
• Workshop cleanup

Matteo Seguso

In Murano, the legendary island of glass, some artisans seem almost born to create. Matteo Seguso is one of them. Born in Venice in 1973, the son of Bruno Seguso, himself a master engraver, Matteo grew up surrounded by glassworks and the glow of the furnaces. Yet, his journey toward the art of glass engraving began relatively late: it wasn't until 1998, at the age of 25, that his father suggested he try his hand at this discipline. Since January 1, 1999, he has taken his turn at the engraver's every day, and in 21 years, his passion has only grown.

In the workshop he inherited from his father and his partner Paolo, Matteo transforms vases, glasses, mirrors, and glass objects of all shapes into true works of art. His style, blending traditional engraving with the batter technique, has found its place in numerous private collections worldwide. But despite his collaborations with prestigious glassworks and international designers, his attachment to Murano remains unwavering. Battuetto, or "beaten" glass, is at the heart of his work. This technique, which involves covering the surface of a glass object with regular or free-form patterns, evokes the effect of hammered copper. Matteo explains that engraving and batter are simply two different expressions of the same art, requiring the same precise gestures and the use of grinding wheels of varying sizes and shapes. The artisan's imagination and meticulousness then give life to a unique object, where every stroke bears the master's personality. For Matteo, being an artisan means freedom, creativity, satisfaction… but also effort and sacrifice. He fondly remembers his first day at the potter's wheel under his father's watchful eye, his first completed piece, and his international experiences, particularly in the United States, where he taught his craft. These memories, he says, still fuel his passion today.

Known for his dedication and mastery, Matteo Seguso has received numerous national and international awards and has been awarded the MAM (Master of Arts and Crafts), a distinction he believes symbolizes the culmination of his hard work and constant creativity.
In his workshop, each piece is born from ancient, precise, almost ritualistic gestures. Whether working from drawings and models provided by his clients or from his own collection of sketches, Matteo shapes glass with infinite patience and boundless inventiveness. Through him, Murano glass continues to shine, not only for its transparency but also for the soul and passion of the one who crafts it.

• Classroom, multipurpose room, workshops with professional equipment
• Materials provided
• Individual and collaborative work
• Workshop sessions
• Active participation and experimentation by participants are encouraged

• Group and individualized monitoring of work, regular check-ins
• Self-assessment of technical skills
• Group presentation
• Attendance sheet for each half-day
• Certificate of completion issued by Campus MaNa