The first tour starts at 11 am. Nexa will take you to the furnace of master glassmaker Fabio Fornasier, a landmark in the international art glass scene. From a very young age, following in the footsteps of his father and showing an early talent for design, Fabio expressed an innate understanding of glass, a natural ability to transform and shape it. Traditional craftsmanship and innovative creativity soon came together in the artistic chandeliers that the Master creates using the most complex and sophisticated techniques. His is a continuous journey of learning and experimentation, made of travels and meetings with the contemporary art world, combined with inspirations that come from afar and led him to create his very personal LU chandelier. "Illuminating Works, " is how Fornasier likes to define his works! Our tour is an unmissable opportunity to get to know his works.

The afternoon tour will take you to discover Murrina glassmaking! Without a shadow of a doubt the best known of the many techniques used by the Murano glassmakers, it is perhaps also the oldest! In fact, its origins date back to the time of the ancient Romans when, in 61 B.C., Pompey brought back from Alexandria some vases called "murrha" which, with their colourful reflections, became one of the most sought-after luxury goods in the ancient world. Today, the term 'murrine' refers to small miniature mosaics made from glass canes that are revealed when the cane is cut into thin cross-sections. Are you curious to learn more and see how a murrina is created? Our guide will take you to the Vianello Murrine workshop where Davide will show you the fascinating artistic process of making a millefiori murrina using complex techniques that are a family secret, handed down through the generations.