Programs

Introduction to Metal Chasing

To the rhythm of the chisels

Beneath the Brushstrokes of Illusions

Decorative painting techniques: from marble to gilding

Reinventing Textiles

Practices and Experiments

Wax Lace

Exploring Burano lace through wax sculpture

Architecture of Glass and Wire

Create structures that combine metal and glass. In partnership with master glassmaker Emanuel Toffolo

Drawing — The Nude and Movement

Seeing, Selecting, and Interpreting

Andamenti, the Fundamentals of Roman Pavement

Mosaic techniques on mortar

Sculpture, Figure, and Life Drawing

A gradual approach to the human figure in sculpture

Venice, Capital of the Arts

From Bellini to the Biennale

Portrait — Face and Light

Developing a sensitive and personal approach to portraiture

Watercolor & Architecture

Venice as a subject of study

Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese

Three Painters, Three Styles

Venetian Palaces

Discover the major stages in the evolution of the Venetian palazzo

On the Reverse Side of the Glass

Creation of a mirror in verre églomisé

Painting Venice — Light and Atmosphere

A journey into the world of Venetian painting

Sculpture, Figure, and Life Drawing

A gradual approach to the human figure in sculpture

Drawing, Anatomy, and Life Drawing

The human body through drawing

Venice, a Stage for Power

How Venice Used Art as a Political Language

Oil Painting — Landscape and Light

Observation, preparatory studies and painting practice

When Plastic Dreams of Glass

Gestures and techniques for transforming plastic inspired by glass

Sculpture, Figure, and Life Drawing

A gradual approach to the human figure in sculpture

Reinventing Textiles

Practices and Experiments

Introduction to Contemporary Mosaics

The language of tesserae

Drawing — The Nude and Movement

Seeing, Selecting, and Interpreting

Fortuny, the Inventor

A Dialogue Between Art, Science, Technology, Fashion, and Performance

Introduction to Stucco-Marble and Inlay

The Secrets of Scagliola

Watercolor — Venetian Facades

Watercolor painting through the lens of Venetian architecture

Silk and Embroidery in Venice

Their role in the decorative arts, painting, costume, and palace interiors.

Andamenti, the Fundamentals of Roman Pavement (March 2027)

Mosaic techniques on mortar

Venice, a Stage for Power

How Venice Used Art as a Political Language

Reflections of an Illusion (March 2027)

Introduction to decorative painting

From Lagoon to Sculpture

Harvesting, crocheting, sculpting — materials from the Venetian lagoon

Sculpture, Figure, and Life Drawing

A gradual approach to the human figure in sculpture

Venice, the Leading International Art Market

Artists, merchants and collectors: how art was made, sold and traded

The Art of Textile Pleating

Introduction to the art of pleating

Secret Venice: An Immersive Art Experience

Discover the city through art, landmarks, and hidden stories

Organic Wire Sculptures

From thread to shape

Tempera: Traditional Painting Techniques

Understanding the legacy of Italian workshops

Drawing, Anatomy, and Life Drawing

The human body through drawing

Shape & Flow

From Painting to the Table

Introduction to the Art of Featherwork

The Feather Workshop

Venice Sketchbook: Drawing & Color

Learning to observe and interpret