Fulvia Sesani hosts an exclusive aristocratic cooking school in her Palazzo Morosini della Trezza, just a stones throw from Piazza San Marco. Fulvia is a former chemist who has written books in Italy and Australia, and articles about her cooking have appeared in numerous magazines. The upper crust demeanor of this honey-voiced maestro gourmet is tinged with an abiding vein of humor, and Fulvia is a sought-after contributor to top culinary events. In her cooking classes, Fulvia hands out advice, passes on her knowledge, makes suggestions and tastes the delicacies she has prepared, using her vivid imagination to inject old and new recipes with a dash of originality.  Fulvia explains how lifestyles and social context have determined the evolution and popularity of traditional recipes in Italy and what causes certain forgotten dishes to enjoy a revival. For this reason, she has been dubbed by the media as a "gastronomic engineer" who creates "edible works of art". This ingenious craftswoman and artist teaches her personal techniques as well as traditional Venetian recipes.

Palazzo Morosini della Trezza takes its name from the site on which it was erected. The house once belonged to a collateral branch of the Morosini family, four of whose members became doges of Venice. In her home, fine paintings, exquisite rugs, valuable objects d'art, intriguing collections of antique silver, wooden and porcelain fish, glasses and chandeliers from Murano, all create a visual feast that is as tempting as the recipes taught in the course.

Students will have plenty of opportunity to explore the city of Venice, including a tour of the Doge's Palace, the Basilica of St. Mark, a private guided visit to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Academia Art Gallery, Murano for a visit to the Nason & Moretti glass factory, a visit to the secret gardens of Venice, to see a collection of antique fans in a private palace. Fulvia takes students on a walk through the picturesque arcades of the Rialto market to visit for her favorite vendors where luscious fruits and vegetables, grown on the islands of the lagoon, are sold, together with Adriatic-caught fish. Fulvia's friends welcome students into their homes, giving them the chance to admire the interiors of palaces on the grand Canal and elegant houses tucked away in picturesque neighborhoods. Also included are dinner at Harry's Bar, Trattoria Alla Madonna and lunches at La Busa and the new Cip's restaurant of the Cipriani Hotel located on Giudecca Island.

• After arriving in Venice and getting settled in your hotel, you will meet Fulvia at the Florian Café in St. Marks' Square for a welcome drink and an orientation of the week.

• The first cooking class will begin at 10:00 in the kitchen at Palazzo Morosini with lunch consisting of what is demonstrated by Fulvia. 
• After lunch there is a guided tour of the St. Mark's area, the basilica and a secret itinerary of the Doge's Palace. 
• Dinner will be in the famous Harry's Bar.

• Beginning at 9:00, Fulvia will guide you on a lively tour of the Rialto fish and vegetable markets and introduce you to her favorite vendors to whom she is well known. 
• This is followed by a cooking demonstration and lunch in her fabulous oval dining room. 
• After lunch, you will have a visit to one of the secret gardens of Venice to see what goes on behind the walls along the walls of the canals. Countess Ileana Chiappini di Sorio will host tea in her Palace and you will be able to enjoy seeing her collection of antique fans. 
• Dinner will be at the Trattoria Alla Madonna.

• Boarding a boat, you will leave for Murano to visit the Nason & Moretti Factory to see how the famous glass beads are made. 
• Lunch will be at La Busa trattoria. 
• After a late afternoon cooking demonstration, you will enjoy dinner of what is prepared at Fulvia's home.

• Thursday begins with a guided visit to the Accademia Art Gallery followed by lunch at the new Cip's Restaurant at the Cipriani Hotel located on Giudecca Island. 
• Again there is an afternoon cooking demonstration followed by dinner.

• Today you will treasure a private guided tour to the Peggy Guggenheim Museum followed by lunch at a bacaro or local bistro. 
• After the final afternoon cooking demonstration, there is a gala farewell diploma dinner in Fulvia's fabulous dining room lit by a spectacular Murano glass chandelier.

• After breakfast, the group will depart with tears and hugs from Fulvia.
• Note: Slight variations or adjustments to the daily schedule may be made.