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Homo Faber 2024 Experiences

1 – 30 Sept. 2024

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Unfold your journey into papercraft

Papercraft workshops

Craft a souvenir to reflect your personal journey at Homo Faber 2024 in papercraft workshops presented by Japanese car maker Mazda. Step into a space transformed into an authentic paper atelier and try your hand at pocket globe making or Japanese bookbinding guided by Italian master artisans.

Placing craftsmanship traditions and human talent at the heart of its design philosophy, Mazda inspires visitors with exhibits from journeys around the world shown in its #MazdaDiscovers YouTube series, where content creators embark on road trips to meet local artisans and tell their stories.

Pocket globe making

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with Leonardo Frigo

day iconDaily
hour icon10:00-11:30

Explore the ancient craft of globe making with Italian globe maker and illustrator Leonardo Frigo. Build a mini globe with your fingertips, prepare the paper for printing with a hand press, trace the paths of ancient explorers and map your own journeys of discovery across the world with expressive red ink or watercolours.

Japanese bookbinding

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with Antica Legatoria Ofer

day iconDaily
hour icon13.00 – 14.30 / 15.00 – 16.30

Discover the timeless craft of bookbinding with a step-by-step tutorial led by the master artisans of Antica Legatoria Ofer. Craft your own travel journal, a vessel for your future discoveries. With every stitch and fold, breathe life into the pages using the Japanese stab building technique. Choose a marbled cover composed of various colours or a plain cover with a marbled inside.

Pocket globe making

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with Leonardo Frigo

day iconDays: Daily
hour icon10:00-11:30

Explore the ancient craft of globe making with Italian globe maker and illustrator Leonardo Frigo. Build a mini globe with your fingertips, prepare the paper for printing with a hand press, trace the paths of ancient explorers and map your own journeys of discovery across the world with expressive red ink or watercolours.

Japanese bookbinding

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with Antica Legatoria Ofer

day iconDays: Daily
hour icon13.00 – 14.30 / 15.00 – 16.30

Discover the timeless craft of bookbinding with a step-by-step tutorial led by the master artisans of Antica Legatoria Ofer. Craft your own travel journal, a vessel for your future discoveries. With every stitch and fold, breathe life into the pages using the Japanese stab building technique. Choose a marbled cover composed of various colours or a plain cover with a marbled inside.

Where to eat

Gourmet experiences

Enhance your visit to Homo Faber 2024 by savouring artisanal dishes and drinks made using fresh local ingredients in spaces which blend craft and cuisine.

Relax with a morning coffee or light lunch in a room dedicated to travel or in the tranquil garden surroundings; linger over a gourmet meal prepared by a Michelin-starred chef in our fine dining restaurant; or enjoy a sunset aperitif with a drink and some Venetian cicchetti. Each dedicated space has been imagined to combine artisan-made objects and furniture with carefully crafted cuisine.

Journeys Garden & Tea Room

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LIGHT BITES AND REFRESHMENTS

Journeys Garden & Tea Room

day iconFrom 20€ ($$)
hour iconOpen 10:00-19:00.

Inside the Journeys exhibition space, enjoy healthy, simple and natural fast food by GENUINO, inspired by the flavours of the ancient trade routes of Venice. Have a seat inside on bespoke Cappellini furniture, or order to takeaway and enjoy the comfort of handcrafted furniture by Dante Negro and Fortuny in the magic of the garden.

Ristorante La Vela

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FINE DINING

Ristorante La Vela

day icon3 menus – 55€ / Wine pairing – 20€
hour iconOpen 12:00-19:00 (first service 12:00-14:00; second service 14:30-16:30; aperitif from 16:45-19:00). Reservations recommended.

Treat yourself to a fine dining experience at the island’s yacht club. Enjoy contemporary Venetian dishes by Salvatore Sodano – head chef of Local, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Venice – in a space exquisitely decorated by Christofle, Dante Negro, De Gournay, Fortuny and Morelato. Choose from three set menus which combine flair and skill with the finest produce.

La Cicchetteria

VENETIAN BAR FOOD AND DRINKS

La Cicchetteria

day icon$-$$
hour iconOpen 11:00-19:00. No reservations taken.

Experience the Venetian tradition of cicchetti, small plates of tasty bite-sized snacks, similar to Spanish tapas. Located in the Via Arno Salon and run by San Giorgio Café, La Cicchetteria is based on the charm and authenticity of Venice’s neighbourhood bars, and offers a colourful selection of cicchetti as well as regional wine and cocktails. Come for a mid-afternoon pit stop or for an aperitivo at the end of your visit.

Journeys Garden & Tea Room

Book your Journeys Tea Room table

LIGHT BITES AND REFRESHMENTS

Journeys Garden & Tea Room

day iconDays: From 20€ ($$)
hour iconOpen 10:00-19:00.

Inside the Journeys exhibition space, enjoy healthy, simple and natural fast food by GENUINO, inspired by the flavours of the ancient trade routes of Venice. Have a seat inside on bespoke Cappellini furniture, or order to takeaway and enjoy the comfort of handcrafted furniture by Dante Negro and Fortuny in the magic of the garden.

Ristorante La Vela

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FINE DINING

Ristorante La Vela

day iconDays: 3 menus – 55€ / Wine pairing – 20€
hour iconOpen 12:00-19:00 (first service 12:00-14:00; second service 14:30-16:30; aperitif from 16:45-19:00). Reservations recommended.

Treat yourself to a fine dining experience at the island’s yacht club. Enjoy contemporary Venetian dishes by Salvatore Sodano – head chef of Local, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Venice – in a space exquisitely decorated by Christofle, Dante Negro, De Gournay, Fortuny and Morelato. Choose from three set menus which combine flair and skill with the finest produce.

La Cicchetteria

VENETIAN BAR FOOD AND DRINKS

La Cicchetteria

day iconDays: $-$$
hour iconOpen 11:00-19:00. No reservations taken.

Experience the Venetian tradition of cicchetti, small plates of tasty bite-sized snacks, similar to Spanish tapas. Located in the Via Arno Salon and run by San Giorgio Café, La Cicchetteria is based on the charm and authenticity of Venice’s neighbourhood bars, and offers a colourful selection of cicchetti as well as regional wine and cocktails. Come for a mid-afternoon pit stop or for an aperitivo at the end of your visit.

Unique Visits

Private visits

Our private visits will immerse you and your special guests in the world of contemporary craftsmanship. Meet the curatorial team, explore the exhibition spaces with our young cultural mediators, taste culinary delights made by a Michelin-starred chef and see Venice in a new light. Discover our visits or let us create one especially for you.

10:00 - 14:30

A morning at Homo Faber 2024

A morning at Homo Faber 2024

10:00 - 14:30
  • Welcome coffee with the curatorial team
  • Enjoy a guided visit of the exhibition spaces with a Young Ambassador, a passionate craft and design future talent
  • Lunch crafted by a Michelin-starred chef at Ristorante La Vela housed in San Giorgio Maggiore island’s yacht club
  • Take home a handcrafted gift as a memory of Homo Faber 2024
  • Designed for small groups
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13:30 - 18:30

An afternoon at Homo Faber 2024

An afternoon at Homo Faber 2024

13:30 - 18:30
  • Lunch crafted by a Michelin-starred chef at Ristorante La Vela housed in San Giorgio Maggiore island’s yacht club
  • Meet the curatorial team and get an insight into the vision behind Homo Faber 2024
  • Enjoy a guided visit of the exhibition spaces with a Young Ambassador, a passionate craft and design student
  • Take home a handcrafted gift as a memory of Homo Faber 2024
  • Designed for small groups
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14:30 - 19:00

Sunset at Homo Faber 2024

Sunset at Homo Faber 2024

14:30 - 19:00
  • Meet the curatorial team and get an insight into the vision behind the Homo Faber 2024
  • Enjoy a guided visit of the exhibition spaces with a Young Ambassador, a passionate craft and design talent
  • Savour a sunset aperitivo crafted by a Michelin-starred chef at Ristorante La Vela housed in San Giorgio Maggiore island’s yacht club
  • Take home a handcrafted gift as a memory of Homo Faber 2024
  • Designed for small groups
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As per your wishes

Bespoke Experience

Bespoke Experience

As per your wishes
  • Visit Homo Faber 2024 on San Giorgio Maggiore island
  • Explore Venice's hidden workshops through Homo Faber In Città
  • See Venice in a new light, from unique culinary experiences across the city to wine tasting, we can tailor your experience to cater for your taste buds.
  • Enjoy a personal appointment with an artisan advisor
  • Designed for small and larger groups of guests
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