It is not exactly known when glass makingbegan, however it was confined to Murano by a law passed in 1291. Since then,Murano glass has been known all over the world for its craftsmanship,imagination, creativity and originality. Just as it has been done forcenturies, Murano glass is still made by hand with a team of artisans known asa “piazza” who work around the glass master seated in his “scagno” as hedirects and works the glass with his team. Your guide will pick you up at thehotel with a private boat and will take you to Murano to see how this famousglass is made. An expert glass connoisseur, along with your guide, will leadyou behind the closed doors of the various glass masters’ private studios, suchas Massimiliano Schiavon and Pino Signoretto.You will have the opportunity to visit morethan one studio to see how the different techniques are used to makesculptures, drinking glasses and chandeliers. Then you will visit a factoryshowroom where you can order and purchase customized pieces at whole saleprices, all with the guarantee that you are buying hand-made Murano glass.
