Programme for the public and families

Reservations

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO PRATICO ARTISTICO
“SPORT, ARTE, VALORI OLIMPICI”
For children aged 6 to 11

In this joyful and imaginative workshop, children become both athletes and artists, transforming movement into colour and energy into art. Guided by Olympic athlete and painter Slaven Dizdarević, they discover how to paint endurance and speed, and how to express strength, power and determination, revealing the deep connections between artistic and athletic practice.

Participants are invited to express themselves through dynamic movement and creative exploration: every gesture celebrates the Olympic values of excellence, respect and friendship. The workshop culminates in the creation of a large-scale collaborative artwork composed by the artist, bringing together each child’s unique contribution in a vibrant expression of shared rhythm, energy and spirit.

With Slaven Dizdarević, Olympic decathlete and Slovak artist who competed at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
An initiative organised by the Olympic Museum for the Milano Cortina 2026 edition of the Olympian Artists project.

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO PRATICO ARTISTICO
“LA BARCA FANTASMA”
For children aged 6 to 8

Children will have the opportunity to see and touch different original models of historic Venetian boats, form an imaginary crew and learn to perform all the movements a real crew would make. In an exercise of imaginative movement based on fantasy, they will imagine sailing on a ghost boat: casting nets and anchor, hoisting sails, singing traditional Venetian sea-shanties and rowing alla veneziana until they reach their destination. When they land, they will create a collage of drawings of The Ghost Boat, just as each child imagines it… colourful, large or small, with sails, wings and more.

An initiative by Hesperia Iliadou-Suppiej (Arzana & Venti di Cultura), Istituto Europeo di Design, Florence (lecturer in Museology/Museography & Curatorial Practices), for the Community Laboratory of the Faro Laguna network within the Faro Italia Platform, co-funded by Fondazione Venezia.

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO PEDAGOGICO (Available in Italian only)
“LO SPECCHIO: LA PERSONA OLTRE L’IMMAGINE - (chi sono, come mi vedo, come mi vedono)”
For children aged 6 to 8

The project aims to stimulate personal reflection and pedagogical generativity through a workshop on the hermeneutics of the mirror; to encourage the production of authentic knowledge of the self and of others; to explore the difference between “seeing” and “feeling” from a generative perspective; and to prompt reflection on the construction of identity (who I am, how I see myself, how others see me).
The specific educational objectives of the project, in accordance with the O.Ge.S.O. Protocol, are designed to foster a generative path of self-awareness, going beyond appearance and promoting acceptance and empathy towards oneself and others.

An initiative by the UNESCO Chair Generative Pedagogy and Educational Systems to Tackle Inequality.
Chair holder: Prof. Emiliana Mannese

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO DI DANZA CREATIVA
“A PASSO DI TASSO”
For children aged 3 to 6
An adult must be present

Inspired by the curious and playful movements of the badger, this experience takes children on an imaginative journey through burrows, woods and nocturnal adventures. Participants explore different qualities of movement, developing imagination, body awareness and expressive skills through music, storytelling and guided free movement. A dynamic, engaging and accessible experience in which the body becomes a tool for expression and creativity.

An initiative by Biennale Educational

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO DI PICCOLA SARTORIA
“TESSERE GRAFFITI”
Collective weaving between textile mandalas and contemporary interlacings
For all ages, from 6 upwards

Tessere Graffiti is a workshop open to all ages from 6 upwards, inviting participants to explore weaving as a form of personal and collective expression.

Participants will create textile mandalas and contemporary weavings, experimenting with textures, colours and rhythms, using threads, ropes, fabrics and mixed materials,. The workshop combines the meditative dimension of the mandala with the freedom of “graffiti”: woven marks that leave traces, tell stories and transform shared space.

No previous experience is required. Participants can approach weaving intuitively, following their own pace and imagination. Individual work gradually intertwines with that of others, shaping a constantly evolving collective artwork.

An initiative by Biennale Educational

4:00 pm
LABORATORIO SUI LINGUAGGI DEL CINEMA (Available in Italian only)
“PICCOLI SGUARDI, GRANDI EMOZIONI - IL CINEMA INCONTRA L’INFANZIA TRA MUSICA, ARTE ED EMOZIONI”
For children aged 3 to 6
An adult must be present

A special journey for children aged 3 to 6, featuring award-winning international short films and art and music workshops. A unique opportunity to experience cinema with fresh eyes: young viewers will encounter film as a sensory and emotional experience, guided by images, sounds, colours and emotions, with the support of young people from SDOP and the music of Maestro Carlo Zulianello. A unique chance to discover the seventh art in an active, creative, and participatory way.

An initiative by SAN DONÀ OPPORTUNITY APS (SDOP)

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO PRATICO ARTISTICO
“SPORT, ARTE, VALORI OLIMPICI”
For children aged 6 to 11

In this joyful and imaginative workshop, children become both athletes and artists, transforming movement into colour and energy into art. Guided by Olympic athlete and painter Slaven Dizdarević, they discover how to paint endurance and speed, and how to express strength, power and determination, revealing the deep connections between artistic and athletic practice.

Participants are invited to express themselves through dynamic movement and creative exploration: every gesture celebrates the Olympic values of excellence, respect and friendship. The workshop culminates in the creation of a large-scale collaborative artwork composed by the artist, bringing together each child’s unique contribution in a vibrant expression of shared rhythm, energy and spirit.

With Slaven Dizdarević, Olympic decathlete and Slovak artist who competed at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
An initiative organised by the Olympic Museum for the Milano Cortina 2026 edition of the Olympian Artists project.

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO PRATICO ARTISTICO
“SEI PERSONAGGI IN CERCA DI UNA BARCA”
For children aged 9 to 12

Participants will have the opportunity to see and touch different original models of historic Venetian boats, and to explore various components through a tactile session, allowing them to perceive differences between materials (old and new rope, old and new nets, etc.) and to learn about the different Venetian craftspeople involved in making each element. They will select different types of boats, break them down conceptually and imagine the parts that compose them. The workshop will culminate in the creation of a mask of an imaginary boat that becomes a person.

An initiative by Hesperia Iliadou-Suppiej (Arzana & Venti di Cultura), Istituto Europeo di Design, Florence (lecturer in Museology/Museography & Curatorial Practices), for the Community Laboratory of the Faro Laguna network within the Faro Italia Platform, co-funded by Fondazione Venezia.

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO DI DANZA CREATIVA
“LEGATI-SLEGATI”
For children aged 6 to 11
An adult must be present

A creative movement workshop designed for parent/guardian–child pairs, exploring and inhabiting this special relationship through the body. Music, games and materials guide participants on a journey of threads, knots, interlacings and the spaces they create. An experience that encourages non-verbal listening and connection through danced explorations and shared motor coordination practices.

An initiative by Biennale Educational

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO MUSICALE
“SUONI IN VALIGIA”
For children aged 3 to 6
An adult must be present

Suoni in Valigia is a workshop designed to discover the hidden sounds of everyday objects and instruments from different cultures. A small magical suitcase opens to reveal materials, unconventional instruments and sonic curiosities that children can explore freely. Participants learn to recognise different sounds and create small group “sound stories” through listening, play, movement and simple rhythmic activities. The workshop fosters creativity, attention, collaboration and personal expression, turning every object into an opportunity to make music. An engaging and inclusive experience that invites children to look at (and listen to) the world with new ears.

An initiative by Biennale Educational

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO DI PICCOLA SARTORIA
“TESSERE GRAFFITI”
Collective weaving between textile mandalas and contemporary interlacings
For all ages, from 6 upwards

Tessere Graffiti is a workshop open to all ages from 6 upwards, inviting participants to explore weaving as a form of personal and collective expression.
Participants will create textile mandalas and contemporary weavings, experimenting with textures, colours and rhythms, using threads, ropes, fabrics and mixed materials,. The workshop combines the meditative dimension of the mandala with the freedom of “graffiti”: woven marks that leave traces, tell stories and transform shared space.

No previous experience is required. Participants can approach weaving intuitively, following their own pace and imagination. Individual work gradually intertwines with that of others, shaping a constantly evolving collective artwork.

An initiative by Biennale Educational

Reservations

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO PRATICO ARTISTICO
“SPORT, ARTE, VALORI OLIMPICI”
For children aged 6 to 11

In this joyful and imaginative workshop, children become both athletes and artists, transforming movement into colour and energy into art. Guided by Olympic athlete and painter Slaven Dizdarević, they discover how to paint endurance and speed, and how to express strength, power and determination, revealing the deep connections between artistic and athletic practice.

Participants are invited to express themselves through dynamic movement and creative exploration: every gesture celebrates the Olympic values of excellence, respect and friendship. The workshop culminates in the creation of a large-scale collaborative artwork composed by the artist, bringing together each child’s unique contribution in a vibrant expression of shared rhythm, energy and spirit.

With Slaven Dizdarević, Olympic decathlete and Slovak artist who competed at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
An initiative organised by the Olympic Museum for the Milano Cortina 2026 edition of the Olympian Artists project.

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO PRATICO ARTISTICO
“SEI PERSONAGGI IN CERCA DI UNA BARCA””
For children aged 9 to 12

Participants will have the opportunity to see and touch different original models of historic Venetian boats, and to explore various components through a tactile session, allowing them to perceive differences between materials (old and new rope, old and new nets, etc.) and to learn about the different Venetian craftspeople involved in making each element. They will select different types of boats, break them down conceptually and imagine the parts that compose them. The workshop will culminate in the creation of a mask of an imaginary boat that becomes a person.

An initiative by Hesperia Iliadou-Suppiej (Arzana & Venti di Cultura), Istituto Europeo di Design, Florence (lecturer in Museology/Museography & Curatorial Practices), for the Community Laboratory of the Faro Laguna network within the Faro Italia Platform, co-funded by Fondazione Venezia.

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO DI DANZA CREATIVA
“A PASSO DI TASSO”
For children aged 3 to 6
An adult must be present

Inspired by the curious and playful movements of the badger, this experience takes children on an imaginative journey through burrows, woods and nocturnal adventures. Participants explore different qualities of movement, developing imagination, body awareness and expressive skills through music, storytelling and guided free movement. A dynamic, engaging and accessible experience in which the body becomes a tool for expression and creativity.

An initiative by Biennale Educational

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO LUDICO MOTORIO
“LE MINI-OLIMPIADI DEL POTENZIALE”
For children aged 3 to 6
An adult must be present

A playful movement workshop inspired by the Olympic Games and by play, guiding younger children in discovering personal strengths such as curiosity, creativity, and kindness, while fostering confidence in themselves and others. The workshop introduces children to the values of human potential through playful activities based on selected character strengths from the VIA® model—particularly those most accessible in early childhood. These strengths are transformed into an interactive experience in the exhibition A World of Potential at the Procuratie in St Mark’s Square, which families are invited to visit after the workshop to complete the experience.

An initiative by The Human Safety Net

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO DI PICCOLA SARTORIA
“TESSERE GRAFFITI”
Collective weaving between textile mandalas and contemporary interlacings
For all ages, from 6 upwards

Tessere Graffiti is a workshop open to all ages from 6 upwards, inviting participants to explore weaving as a form of personal and collective expression.
Participants will create textile mandalas and contemporary weavings, experimenting with textures, colours and rhythms, using threads, ropes, fabrics and mixed materials,. The workshop combines the meditative dimension of the mandala with the freedom of “graffiti”: woven marks that leave traces, tell stories and transform shared space.

No previous experience is required. Participants can approach weaving intuitively, following their own pace and imagination. Individual work gradually intertwines with that of others, shaping a constantly evolving collective artwork.

An initiative by Biennale Educational

4:00 pm
LABORATORIO SUI LINGUAGGI DEL CINEMA (Available in Italian only)
“PICCOLI SGUARDI, GRANDI EMOZIONI - IL CINEMA INCONTRA L’INFANZIA TRA MUSICA, ARTE ED EMOZIONI”
For children aged 3 to 6
An adult must be present

A special journey for children aged 3 to 6, featuring award-winning international short films and art and music workshops. A unique opportunity to experience cinema with fresh eyes: young viewers will encounter film as a sensory and emotional experience, guided by images, sounds, colours and emotions, with the support of the young people from SDOP and the music of Maestro Carlo Zulianello. A unique chance to discover the seventh art in an active, creative and participatory way.

An initiative by SAN DONÀ OPPORTUNITY APS (SDOP)

4:00 pm
LABORATORIO PEDAGOGICO (Available in Italian only)
“LO SPECCHIO: LA PERSONA OLTRE L’IMMAGINE - (chi sono, come mi vedo, come mi vedono)”
For children aged 6 to 8

The project aims to stimulate personal reflection and pedagogical generativity through a workshop on the hermeneutics of the mirror; to encourage the production of authentic knowledge of the self and of others; to explore the difference between “seeing” and “feeling” from a generative perspective; and to prompt reflection on the construction of identity (who I am, how I see myself, how others see me).
The specific educational objectives of the project, in accordance with the O.Ge.S.O. Protocol, are designed to foster a generative path of self-awareness, going beyond appearance and promoting acceptance and empathy towards oneself and others.

An initiative by the UNESCO Chair Generative Pedagogy and Educational Systems to Tackle Inequality.
Chair holder: Prof. Emiliana Mannese

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO PRATICO ARTISTICO
“SPORT, ARTE, VALORI OLIMPICI”
For children aged 6 to 11

In this joyful and imaginative workshop, children become both athletes and artists, transforming movement into colour and energy into art. Guided by Olympic athlete and painter Slaven Dizdarević, they discover how to paint endurance and speed, and how to express strength, power and determination, revealing the deep connections between artistic and athletic practice.

Participants are invited to express themselves through dynamic movement and creative exploration: every gesture celebrates the Olympic values of excellence, respect and friendship. The workshop culminates in the creation of a large-scale collaborative artwork composed by the artist, bringing together each child’s unique contribution in a vibrant expression of shared rhythm, energy and spirit.

With Slaven Dizdarević, Olympic decathlete and Slovak artist who competed at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
An initiative organised by the Olympic Museum for the Milano Cortina 2026 edition of the Olympian Artists project.

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO PRATICO ARTISTICO
“LA BARCA FANTASMA”
For children aged 6 to 8

Children will have the opportunity to see and touch different original models of historic Venetian boats, form an imaginary crew and learn to perform all the movements a real crew would make. In an exercise of imaginative movement based on fantasy, they will imagine sailing on a ghost boat: casting nets and anchor, hoisting sails, singing traditional Venetian sea-shanties and rowing alla veneziana until they reach their destination. When they land, they will create a collage of drawings of The Ghost Boat, just as each child imagines it… colourful, large or small, with sails, wings and more.

An initiative by Hesperia Iliadou-Suppiej (Arzana & Venti di Cultura), Istituto Europeo di Design, Florence (lecturer in Museology/Museography & Curatorial Practices), for the Community Laboratory of the Faro Laguna network within the Faro Italia Platform, co-funded by Fondazione Venezia.

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO LUDICO MOTORIO
“ALLENA IL TUO POTENZIALE”
For children aged 7 to 10

A workshop that uses sport as a metaphor to explore character strengths such as perseverance, teamwork, gratitude and hope, inviting participants to complete the experience with the interactive exhibition A World of Potential at the Procuratie in St Mark’s Square. In this workshop, sport becomes a tool for personal growth and for discovering the strengths explored in the VIA® model. Challenges are not about competition alone, but opportunities to recognise and develop one’s potential and to value encounters with others in a spirit of inclusion.

An initiative by The Human Safety Net

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO DI DANZA CREATIVA
“LEGATI-SLEGATI”
For children aged 5 to 10
An adult must be present

A creative movement workshop designed for parent/guardian–child pairs, exploring and inhabiting this special relationship through the body. Music, games and materials guide participants on a journey of threads, knots, interlacings and the spaces they create. An experience that encourages non-verbal listening and connection through danced explorations and shared motor coordination practices.

An initiative by Biennale Educational

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO DI DANZA
“LA DANZA DEI GOMITOLI”
For children aged 2 to 3
An adult must be present

La Danza dei gomitoli is a creative movement experience for children aged 2 to 3 together with a parent or guardian. A special moment to experience and strengthen emotional bonds through the body, play and relationship.

The workshop is inspired by the soft, welcoming interweaving of balls of wool and takes place in a protected and nurturing environment where communication and play unfold through movement. Gentle music, soft materials and imaginative storytelling accompany the experience, stimulating imagination, mutual listening, and the pleasure of moving together.

An initiative by Biennale Educational.

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO DI PICCOLA SARTORIA
“TESSERE GRAFFITI”
Collective weaving between textile mandalas and contemporary interlacings
For all ages, from 6 upwards

Tessere Graffiti is a workshop open to all ages from 6 upwards, inviting participants to explore weaving as a form of personal and collective expression.
Participants will create textile mandalas and contemporary weavings, experimenting with textures, colours and rhythms, using threads, ropes, fabrics and mixed materials,. The workshop combines the meditative dimension of the mandala with the freedom of “graffiti”: woven marks that leave traces, tell stories and transform shared space.

No previous experience is required. Participants can approach weaving intuitively, following their own pace and imagination. Individual work gradually intertwines with that of others, shaping a constantly evolving collective artwork.

An initiative by Biennale Educational

Reservations

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO PRATICO ARTISTICO
“LA BARCA FANTASMA”
For children aged 6 to 8

Children will have the opportunity to see and touch different original models of historic Venetian boats, form an imaginary crew and learn to perform all the movements a real crew would make. In an exercise of imaginative movement based on fantasy, they will imagine sailing on a ghost boat: casting nets and anchor, hoisting sails, singing traditional Venetian sea-shanties and rowing alla veneziana until they reach their destination. When they land, they will create a collage of drawings of The Ghost Boat, just as each child imagines it… colourful, large or small, with sails, wings and more.

An initiative by Hesperia Iliadou-Suppiej (Arzana & Venti di Cultura), Istituto Europeo di Design, Florence (lecturer in Museology/Museography & Curatorial Practices), for the Community Laboratory of the Faro Laguna network within the Faro Italia Platform, co-funded by Fondazione Venezia.

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO DI DANZA CREATIVA
“A PASSO DI TASSO”
For children aged 3 to 6
An adult must be present

Inspired by the curious and playful movements of the badger, this experience takes children on an imaginative journey through burrows, woods and nocturnal adventures. Participants explore different qualities of movement, developing imagination, body awareness and expressive skills through music, storytelling and guided free movement. A dynamic, engaging and accessible experience in which the body becomes a tool for expression and creativity.

An initiative by Biennale Educational

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO DI YOGA E MUSICA (English subject to availability upon request)
“YOGA MUSICA E FANTASIA”
For children aged 5 to 8

Have you ever turned into a tortoise? Or a cobra?

During this workshop, children will discover the importance of breathing for balance and agility through the ancient discipline of yoga, transforming into whatever being their imagination suggests. We will set sail together towards the islands of emotion with games, music, and the magic of Carnival!

Comfortable clothing and socks are recommended.

An initiative by Biennale Educational

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO DI PICCOLA SARTORIA
“TESSERE GRAFFITI”
Collective weaving between textile mandalas and contemporary interlacings
For all ages, from 6 upwards

Tessere Graffiti is a workshop open to all ages from 6 upwards, inviting participants to explore weaving as a form of personal and collective expression.
Participants will create textile mandalas and contemporary weavings, experimenting with textures, colours and rhythms, using threads, ropes, fabrics and mixed materials,. The workshop combines the meditative dimension of the mandala with the freedom of “graffiti”: woven marks that leave traces, tell stories and transform shared space.

No previous experience is required. Participants can approach weaving intuitively, following their own pace and imagination. Individual work gradually intertwines with that of others, shaping a constantly evolving collective artwork.

An initiative by Biennale Educational

4:00 pm
LABORATORIO SUI LINGUAGGI DEL CINEMA (Available in Italian only)
“PICCOLI SGUARDI, GRANDI EMOZIONI - IL CINEMA INCONTRA L’INFANZIA TRA MUSICA, ARTE ED EMOZIONI”
For children aged 3 to 6
An adult must be present

A special journey for children aged 3 to 6, featuring award-winning international short films and art and music workshops. A unique opportunity to experience cinema with fresh eyes: young viewers will encounter film as a sensory and emotional experience, guided by images, sounds, colours and emotions, with the support of the young people from SDOP and the music of Maestro Carlo Zulianello. A unique chance to discover the seventh art in an active, creative and participatory way.

An initiative by SAN DONÀ OPPORTUNITY APS (SDOP)

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO PRATICO ARTISTICO
“SEI PERSONAGGI IN CERCA DI UNA BARCA”
For children aged 9 to 12

Participants will have the opportunity to see and touch different original models of historic Venetian boats, and to explore various components through a tactile session, allowing them to perceive differences between materials (old and new rope, old and new nets, etc.) and to learn about the different Venetian craftspeople involved in making each element. They will select different types of boats, break them down conceptually and imagine the parts that compose them. The workshop will culminate in the creation of a mask of an imaginary boat that becomes a person.

An initiative by Hesperia Iliadou-Suppiej (Arzana & Venti di Cultura), Istituto Europeo di Design, Florence (lecturer in Museology/Museography & Curatorial Practices), for the Community Laboratory of the Faro Laguna network within the Faro Italia Platform, co-funded by Fondazione Venezia.

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO DI DANZA
“FILI SU FILI””
For adults aged 18 and over, no upper age limit

Threads upon Threads is a community dance workshop which invites participants to create temporary connections through movement and relationship. Textile materials become tools for play and exploration, stimulating creativity and opening up new possibilities for encounter among participants.

The workshop offers a shared experience in which body, space, and word intertwine through guided improvisation practices, giving rise to invisible weavings which remain imprinted in the memory of their bodily and relational experience.

No previous experience is required: all activities can be adapted to each participant’s abilities, respecting individual rhythms and needs.
Comfortable clothing and socks are recommended.

An initiative by Biennale Educational

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO MUSICALE
“MUSICA INSIEME
For children aged 2 to 3
An adult must be present

Musica insieme is a workshop for children aged 2 and 3 accompanied by a parent or guardian, designed as a space for discovery, play and relationship through sound and movement.

Music becomes a shared language: voices, rhythms, small instruments, gestures and silences guide adults and children through a sensory and emotional experience. Through nursery rhymes, songs, rhythmic games and listening moments, the workshop supports the development of attention, coordination and expressiveness, while strengthening the bond between adult and child.

Comfortable clothing and socks are recommended

An initiative by Biennale Educational

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO DI PICCOLA SARTORIA
“TESSERE GRAFFITI”
Collective weaving between textile mandalas and contemporary interlacings
For all ages, from 6 upwards

Tessere Graffiti is a workshop open to all ages from 6 upwards, inviting participants to explore weaving as a form of personal and collective expression.

Participants will create textile mandalas and contemporary weavings, experimenting with textures, colours and rhythms, using threads, ropes, fabrics and mixed materials,. The workshop combines the meditative dimension of the mandala with the freedom of “graffiti”: woven marks that leave traces, tell stories and transform shared space.

No previous experience is required. Participants can approach weaving intuitively, following their own pace and imagination. Individual work gradually intertwines with that of others, shaping a constantly evolving collective artwork.

An initiative by Biennale Educational

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO NARRATIVO ARTISTICO
“VEDO VEDO - LUDWIG E IL RINOCERONTE - UNA STORIA FILOSOFICA PER BAMBINI”
For children aged 6 to 10

“You cannot simply prove that there is NOT a rhinoceros in the room.”
Ludwig and the Rhinoceros is a philosophical story for children, inspired by an episode in the life of the great Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein—and a rhinoceros.

German author Noemi Schneider will read the story to the children and then stage it with the help of the young audience, exploring philosophical questions… naturally in Italian!
The book has so far been translated into nine languages and has won several international and national awards.

An initiative by the German Centre for Venetian Studies.

Reservations

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO PRATICO ARTISTICO
“SEI PERSONAGGI IN CERCA DI UNA BARCA”
For children aged 9 to 12

Participants will have the opportunity to see and touch different original models of historic Venetian boats, and to explore various components through a tactile session, allowing them to perceive differences between materials (old and new rope, old and new nets, etc.) and to learn about the different Venetian craftspeople involved in making each element. They will select different types of boats, break them down conceptually and imagine the parts that compose them. The workshop will culminate in the creation of a mask of an imaginary boat that becomes a person.

An initiative by Hesperia Iliadou-Suppiej (Arzana & Venti di Cultura), Istituto Europeo di Design, Florence (lecturer in Museology/Museography & Curatorial Practices), for the Community Laboratory of the Faro Laguna network within the Faro Italia Platform, co-funded by Fondazione Venezia.

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO NARRATIVO ARTISTICO
“VEDO VEDO - LUDWIG E IL RINOCERONTE - UNA STORIA FILOSOFICA PER BAMBINI”
For children aged 6 to 10

“You cannot simply prove that there is NOT a rhinoceros in the room.”
Ludwig and the Rhinoceros is a philosophical story for children, inspired by an episode in the life of the great Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein—and a rhinoceros.

German author Noemi Schneider will read the story to the children and then stage it with the help of the young audience, exploring philosophical questions… naturally in Italian!
The book has so far been translated into nine languages and has won several international and national awards.

An initiative by the German Centre for Venetian Studies

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO DI YOGA (English subject to availability upon request)
“YOGA DI CARNEVALE”
For adults aged 18 and over

This yoga workshop for adults offers a special practice dedicated to movement, breath and bodily vitality.

Carnival, understood as a time of energy and renewal, becomes the inspiration for a practice that alternates dynamic sequences with moments of relaxation, inviting participants to inhabit the body with greater freedom and presence. Participants are guided through an experience that combines focus, fluidity and lightness through accessible yoga sequences, breathing exercises and moments of mindful listening.

Comfortable clothing and socks are recommended

An initiative by Biennale Educational

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO DI MOVIMENTO CREATIVO
“IN VIAGGIO CON ZIGO ZAGO”
For children aged 5 to 8

Comfortable clothing and non-slip socks are recommended

An initiative by the students of the Liceo Coreutico Tito Livio, Milan.

3:00 pm
LABORATORIO DI PICCOLA SARTORIA
“TESSERE GRAFFITI”
Collective weaving between textile mandalas and contemporary interlacings
For all ages, from 6 upwards

Tessere Graffiti is a workshop open to all ages from 6 upwards, inviting participants to explore weaving as a form of personal and collective expression.
Participants will create textile mandalas and contemporary weavings, experimenting with textures, colours and rhythms, using threads, ropes, fabrics and mixed materials,. The workshop combines the meditative dimension of the mandala with the freedom of “graffiti”: woven marks that leave traces, tell stories and transform shared space.

No previous experience is required. Participants can approach weaving intuitively, following their own pace and imagination. Individual work gradually intertwines with that of others, shaping a constantly evolving collective artwork.

An initiative by Biennale Educational

4:00 pm
LABORATORIO SUI LINGUAGGI DEL CINEMA (Available in Italian only)
“PICCOLI SGUARDI, GRANDI EMOZIONI - IL CINEMA INCONTRA L’INFANZIA TRA MUSICA, ARTE ED EMOZIONI”

For children aged 3 to 6
An adult must be present

A special journey for children aged 3 to 6, featuring award-winning international short films and art and music workshops. A unique opportunity to experience cinema with fresh eyes: young viewers will encounter film as a sensory and emotional experience, guided by images, sounds, colours and emotions, with the support of the young people from SDOP and the music of Maestro Carlo Zulianello. A unique chance to discover the seventh art in an active, creative and participatory way.

An initiative by SAN DONÀ OPPORTUNITY APS (SDOP)

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO PRATICO ARTISTICO
“LA BARCA FANTASMA”
For children aged 6 to 8

Children will have the opportunity to see and touch different original models of historic Venetian boats, form an imaginary crew and learn to perform all the movements a real crew would make. In an exercise of imaginative movement based on fantasy, they will imagine sailing on a ghost boat: casting nets and anchor, hoisting sails, singing traditional Venetian sea-shanties and rowing alla veneziana until they reach their destination. When they land, they will create a collage of drawings of The Ghost Boat, just as each child imagines it… colourful, large or small, with sails, wings and more.

An initiative by Hesperia Iliadou-Suppiej (Arzana & Venti di Cultura), Istituto Europeo di Design, Florence (lecturer in Museology/Museography & Curatorial Practices), for the Community Laboratory of the Faro Laguna network within the Faro Italia Platform, co-funded by Fondazione Venezia.

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO PRATICO ARTISTICO (Available in Italian only)
“LA TRASFORMAZIONE DEL BRUCO IN FARFALLA” 
For children aged 6 to 10
An adult must be present

During the Venice Carnival, the city transforms: masks, colours and wonder fill streets and squares, and everyone can become something different for a day. This sense of magical change inspires a creative workshop dedicated to metamorphosis, based on the illustrated book The Caterpillar’s Transformation by Suzuko Momoyama.

Participants will create an illustrated plate depicting the extraordinary transformation from caterpillar to butterfly, using an evocative artistic technique based on traced images and careful observation. The result will be a small entomological artwork, rich in precision and poetry, inviting participants to look at the miracle of nature with fresh eyes.

The workshop draws inspiration from the approach of the Japanese illustrator, nicknamed in her home country “the painter of caterpillars”. Raised between Tokyo and the outskirts of New York, Momoyama developed a deep passion for insects from an early age, refined through microscope sketches during biology lessons. Her meticulous and poetic style comes to life through a pointillist technique that reveals metamorphosis in all its beauty.

An initiative by Monica Parussol in collaboration with the Štěpán Zavřel Foundation

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO DI MOVIMENTO CREATIVO
“IN VIAGGIO CON ZIGO ZAGO”
For children aged 5 to 8

Comfortable clothing and non-slip socks are recommended

An initiative by the students of the Liceo Coreutico Tito Livio, Milan.

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO MUSICALE
“SUONI IN VALIGIA”

For children aged 3 to 6
An adult must be present

Suoni in valigia is a workshop designed to discover the hidden sounds of everyday objects and instruments from different cultures. A small magical suitcase opens to reveal materials, unconventional instruments and sonic curiosities that children can explore freely. Participants learn to recognise different sounds and create small group “sound stories” through listening, play, movement, and simple rhythmic activities. The workshop fosters creativity, attention, collaboration and personal expression, turning every object into an opportunity to make music. An engaging and inclusive experience that invites children to look at (and listen to) the world with new ears.

An initiative by Biennale Educational

4:30 pm
LABORATORIO DI PICCOLA SARTORIA
“TESSERE GRAFFITI”
Collective weaving between textile mandalas and contemporary interlacings
For all ages, from 6 upwards

Tessere Graffiti is a workshop open to all ages from 6 upwards, inviting participants to explore weaving as a form of personal and collective expression.
Participants will create textile mandalas and contemporary weavings, experimenting with textures, colours and rhythms, using threads, ropes, fabrics and mixed materials,. The workshop combines the meditative dimension of the mandala with the freedom of “graffiti”: woven marks that leave traces, tell stories and transform shared space.

No previous experience is required. Participants can approach weaving intuitively, following their own pace and imagination. Individual work gradually intertwines with that of others, shaping a constantly evolving collective artwork.

An initiative by Biennale Educational