Murano Glass jewellery Venice Italy – workshop

If you are looking for unusual things to do in Venice and are feeling creative then this could be the experience for you! If you are a creative person and have a passion for jewelry then this course is definitely for you!  See beautiful murano glass jewellery venice Italy and then make your own piece! What more could you ask for?! From the cozy studio of Muriel, artisan of glass and jewelry, Murano, Venice and the lagoon will be a source of unique inspiration. Together with Muriel you will learn how to create a Murano glass jewel, and turn it into a pendant or ear rings, using glass pearls and materials handmade by the artist.

Murano jewellery is all about colour. Wearing it is like wearing the entire Italian Renaissance colour palette drenched in the magical mosaics of the most romantic Venetian vistas. It is a sophisticated choice for the fashion conscious and can be a thing of extraordinary beauty.

The most undeniable appeal of Murano jewellery is the array of colours which are infused into the glass with gusto, but as random as the colours may appear, there is a masterful method behind the madness, and one you can’t resist.

Murano glass jewellery Venice  – What are Murano beads?

Murano glass beads have long been synonymous with murano island and the finest and most beautiful of handmade beads in the world. Using traditions and techniques that have been passed down over centuries, glass artisan beadmakers use coloured glass rods to create colourful designs that inspire jewelry makers everywhere. Authentic Murano glass beads use the special Effetre glass cane, famous for its quality to add the stunning colours to the glass base.

Since 1291, Murano glassmakers have refined technologies for producing different types of beads with different glass effects such as crystalline glass, enamelled glass (smalto), glass with threads of gold (aventurine), multicolored glass (millefiori), milk glass (lattimo) and imitation gemstones made of glass. Theses beads are exclusive and due to being hand made, no two will be exactly the same.

Murano glass jewelry workshop

In this Murano glass jewellery workshop in venice italy, you will be able to unleash your own venetian creativity! To begin with the artist Muriel, will explain the composition of the jewels describing the rhythm, colours, balance and the types of patterns created within the glass. Muriel will share her passion for glass, and will reveal the secrets of bead creation, an ancient and fascinating art. The artist will show you her amazing know-how in her beautiful and welcoming art creation studio. More than a visit, Muriel invites you to live at first-hand a unique and unforgettable experience.

You will then learn to recognize different ways of how the beads can be combined, or threaded, by looking at previous examples. You will learn about the enchanting Murano glass, find out how to distinguish murrine, candlelight pearls and all the other types of glass used.
Once you have learned a little about these very special glass beads you will then turn your attention to thinking about what you might like to create for yourself! You will make your own special glass beads and then maybe fashion them into earrings or a necklace for you to wear or as a gift for someone else.

Murano glass jewellery workshop in venice italy

This course is a great way to  get your creativity flowing, and it is suitable for all ages. You are guaranteed to produce a truly unique jewel which will be all yours!. It is possible to do this course individually or in groups of up to 8 people.
Muriel our glass artisan can adapt the activity to the age and abilities of the participants so everyone can easily participate
From the meaning of the colours to the various techniques of creating glass beads, you will know everything you need to know about how to create your own piece of original murano glass!