Handcrafted Printmaking Experience in Venice

Discover how a print is made in person, in an atelier in the heart of Cannaregio.

This is not just a simple workshop, but a place where printmaking comes to life every day.

Fondamenta degli Ormesini, dal 2016

This is the place where everything happens. An artisan workshop in the Cannaregio district, with a printing press, plates, inks, and paper.

Here Arianna works every day, practising intaglio printmaking and linocut printing and experimenting — using the same techniques as the Venetian master printmakers of the 15th century.

The atelier also hosts printmaking courses, open to anyone who wants to learn to work with their hands and understand how an original print is made.

A different experience in Venice.

If you are looking for something to do in Venice beyond the usual tourist routes, you can step into the atelier and discover a living artisanal process up close. Here, every print is made by hand using traditional intaglio and linocut techniques that require time, precision, and attention to detail.

You can freely visit the atelier or book a demonstration to see every stage of the printmaking process in person.

Come and see how a print is made.

You can freely visit the atelier or book a live demonstration.

In about 20 minutes, Arianna will guide you through the entire process: from the plate to the final print.

Live Printmaking Demonstration

In about 20 minutes, you can see up close how a print is made: from preparing the plate to the moment it passes through the press..

Duration: approximately 20 minutes
Cost: €25 total (also valid for multiple people)
Private experience, by reservation only

Here is what you will see during the demonstration

From drawing to printing: everything happens here.

Would you prefer to stop by freely?

If you are in Venice, you can visit the atelier during opening hours, view the artworks, and experience the working environment up close.

The atelier is open Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM and 5:00 PM–8:00 PM and Saturday 10.00 AM – 2:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the demonstration last?

Approximately 20 minutes.

How many people can attend a demonstration?

Demonstrations are available for groups of up to 5 people. For safety and space reasons, young children must be held by an adult during the demonstration.

How much does it cost?

€25 total, regardless of the number of people.

Is a reservation required?

Yes, in order to allow the preparation of the materials.

Can I visit the atelier without a reservation?

Yes, during opening hours.