Province of Udine : locations saisonnières

Let’s prepare together three typical Italian aperitivo cocktails such as Spritz, Bellini and Hugo, brining the magic feeling of “la dolce vita” to your home! We live in the Prosecco hills, just 40 minutes away from Venice, and are passionate about Prosecco wine as well as enjoy sharing a nice aperitivo with family and friends! In this experience we will prepare together the very famous Venetian aperitif, Spritz, Bellini and Hugo! We will also share with you some secrets about Prosecco wine, Prosecco history and how to best choose it!

The workshop starts with a brief explanation of the history of masks in Venice, focusing on the historically most significant models: the Commedia dell’Arte masks, the “Bauta” the “Moretta” and the “Dottore della Peste”. After this introduction into the incredible world of Venetian masks, we pass on to introduce you to the main techniques we use in our craft when decorating the masks. We will give you the right tips and inside knowledge, so that you can pass on to test your skills as the perfect mask maker. Our expert mask makers have prepared a wide range of paper-mache masks for you to choose from; traditional venetian masks, modern carnival masks, commedia dell’arte, big, small, we will be there to help and assist you to choose the model you would like to work on and advise you on which technique that fits best. There will of course be time to ask all the questions you would like, and we are happy to share our knowledge and introduce you to this antique venetian craft. Explanations will of course be adjusted according to age and interests of the participants. Our friendly expert team will accompany you to get the most out of this experience, and to make a beautiful mask Other things to note Five Minutes to Palanca Boat Stop

Together we will discover the Prosecco Hills... beautiful places of my childhood, where I used to run freely around the vineyards! In the morning, with me and my husband, we will visit a winery located in an area with a beautiful scenery, where we will learn all the secrets of Prosecco wine making and taste some glasses of this famous sparkling wine! We will then visit a local Osteria lost in the middle of the hills, and will have an aperitivo in front of the vineyards, while listening to the delightful singing of the birds! We will visit a second winery, where we will meet friends that run a very high quality DOCG Prosecco winery and produce wines using ancient types of vines and lots of passion! We will meet my family, while enjoying a typical lunch in our family owned osteria, where traditional dishes are prepared using our grandma's recipes, and where the typical "spiedo" meat cooks slowly near the fire! All desserts are home made by my brother and are really a sweet end of a delicious 4 courses meal! Finally, in summer time only (Apr to Oct), there could be the possibility of enjoying a unique picnic experience in a stunning area in the middle of the vineyards.

Let us guide you through an interesting walk to the discovery of the most mysterious and unknown places of Venice. A true Venetian will be pleased to lead you in this fascinating experience, visiting the typical districts of Cannaregio and Santa Croce, and exploring Rialto bridge with its colorful market. The best tour to get to know the quiet but also the most traditional parts of our city. Start to discover the real Hidden Venice.. Other things to note I recommend you to wear comfortable shoes.

During this half-day trip, I will accompany you discovering the most beautiful Lagoon's islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello on board of the most strange typologies of bus around all the world: the Vaporetto! best friend of every Venetian since 1905, when was starting its unbeatable service! At first We will visit the world famous Murano, where the last 20 families are still producing our amazing glass masterpieces since and like 1000 years ago! Thanks the friendly collaborations of the Mazzucatto's family we will explore their Glass Factory and Gallery seeing Masters working! At what about the second amazing trip to Burano, the fashinating colorful town, fishers community famous for its millenial lacemaking industry? You will see one of the last Lace Factory called "Da Martina" where the last old lacers are still doing this very ancient handmade tradition! I'm sure: You'll love them! Finally We'll explore Torcello, 17 century ago the first Venice community. Today the last 9 locals are still living inside a "dark ages city" where everything is like a lot of centuries ago.. Inside their Romanic Basilic you will enjoy a stunning view of the same Universal judgment mosaic saw by Dante before his "Comedy"! PS: I really suggest to take your lunch time in Burano, where is made one of the best sea-food cuisine of Europe and then going back to Venice without any pressure shopping..