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Venice
Venice: Craft Your Own Print with Wooden Characters
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Overview
Print Your Phrase with Ancient Wooden Characters in Venice offers a rare chance to step away from the usual tourist spots and delve into authentic Venetian craftsmanship.
In a small group, visitors will enter a true artisan workshop and create their own sentence using original wooden fonts. Working with manual presses, just like master printers of the past, every gesture becomes part of a centuries-old tradition. The experience includes guidance from an experienced craftsman, all necessary materials, and visitors will take home 4-5 prints on beautiful Fabriano paper. This hands-on creative experience allows participants to connect with the rich history of Venice through the art of letterpress printing.
This unique workshop provides a memorable journey into the heart of Venetian artistry, leaving participants with a tangible piece of their experience printed on paper – and a lasting memory. 
Highlights
Create Unique Prints: Design and print your own phrases using antique wooden characters.
Learn Ancient Techniques: Discover the traditional methods of letterpress printing from an expert craftsman.
Take Home Souvenirs: Bring home 4-5 personalized prints on high-quality Fabriano paper.
Authentic Venetian Experience: Enjoy a rare and genuine cultural experience away from the typical tourist crowds.
Sentiment Analysis
Overall, customers enjoyed the hands-on printing experience and learning about traditional techniques, but some desired a longer class with more individual attention.
Customers loved learning about the old printing methods.
Many people said it was a fun and different thing to do.
Guests really liked that they got to make their own prints to take home.
A lot of visitors thought the instructor was great.
Some people wish the class was longer.
A few visitors expected more personal help.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes guidance from an experienced craftsman and all necessary materials to create 4-5 prints on Fabriano paper. Transport to and from the workshop is not included. Confirm the meeting point details after booking.
Hot Tip
Customers recommend allowing yourself plenty of time to choose your phrase and experiment with different layouts to make the most of your printing experience. Follow the instructor's guidance closely for the best results.
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