Venice Carnival Mask-Making Class: Create Your Own Unique Masterpiece in Venice, Italy

Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the traditional art of mask-making at a Venice Carnival Mask-Making Class. Create your own unique masterpiece and experience the magic of the Venetian Carnival.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza San Marco - A skilled Venetian artisan will demonstrate the traditional method of decorating a Venetian papier-mâché mask, sharing insights into the historical use of masks in Venice over the centuries. At the conclusion of the session, you will take home the mask as a unique keepsake.
What's Included
  • All necessary paints and supplies included
  • Live commentary throughout the tour
  • Decorate and keep your own mask
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup
Additional Information

Looking for an authentic Venetian experience? Here’s the perfect fit!
An exceptional Venetian Master Craftsman provides a unique 1-hour tutorial on the ancient craft of mask-decorating, giving you a personal and artistic glimpse into the preparations for the iconic Venetian Carnival.
Engage with your inner artist to design your very own unique piece, a…

Location
San Marco 596 Venetian Masks
Piazza San Marco
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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48elenap
Dec 16, 2024
Creating masks - I booked directly with them because I wanted to do a different activity with my children in Venice. The workshop is tiny and we were attended by Giorgio, who is the artisan who creates beautiful masks. He was with the two of them alone, attentive at all times to their needs. You choose the mask and he is in charge of designing in pencil the areas of the colors. Then the children could choose the colors and taught them how to give it correctly the two layers. He finished by hand painting artisan details on each of them. The kids really liked it and took home a mask made by them. To keep in mind, we were around an hour and a half and they are 60€, not a cheap activity. Also then we had to wait a little bit (we took a walk) for the masks to dry completely. I recommend the activity.
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Giulia
Dec 8, 2024
Unesco World Heritage Site - Really fantastic experience. A true Venetian master craftsman, guardian of art and tradition handed down from generation to generation, guides you in the creation of an authentic mask of the Venice Carnival. During the making of the mask, while telling about local traditions and legends, it will help you transform it (with a few touches) into a small masterpiece. To be declared a Unesco heritage site!
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Michelle
Nov 30, 2024
Mask Painting in Venice - We had a great time. Mr Giorgio was friendly and patient with us. Shared great stories and recommended a lunch spot as well that was great! Highly recommend!
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Kevin_n
Nov 29, 2024
Surprise workshop - Absolutely amazing experience booked as a surprise and delivered the wow factor. Our teacher was first class and knowledgeable and the workshop was intimate and full of character. Worth every penny.
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Amy_s
Nov 20, 2024
Unmask Your Creativity - This was such a fun activity! It is a small place with a lot of character. I highly recommend this class if want to do something different involving the Venetian culture.
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Evangelar_m
Nov 11, 2024
Amazing - The mask maker was very patient with me to ensure that we made the best mask ever. At the end he signed our mask that we made. ❤️
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Becky_f
Nov 6, 2024
Great experience - The kids had a fantastic time painting and my husband and I learned so much about the history of the venetian masks.
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Kasha_c
Nov 4, 2024
A Wonderful Class - It was nice to sit and relax and make a Venice Carnival mask with a mask maker. After you paint your handmade plaster mask with two to three different colors, the mask maker puts the final touches on the mask for you, which just elevates the piece. I highly suggest this class if you would like to bring home a personalized piece of Venice with you.
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Sandra_v
Dec 17, 2024
Disappointed - The room is really cold even with the heaters on. We were expecting to receive some explanations or historical stories but nothing. We just did our masks in silence. Not much fun for 200 euros (2 adults + 1kid) it includes colors/glitter and one mask each
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Deborah_m
Dec 9, 2024
Not a creative learning experience - Probably ok for kids but all I got to do was paint a background on a mask. Then the “teacher” finished it for me without either showing me how to do the painted scrolls or letting me try it on my own. We weren’t rushed for time so it wasn’t necessary for him to take over.
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