Overview
Take part in an exclusive decoration course, learn the ancient technique of making a Venetian Carnival mask out of paper-mâché and take one home as a special souvenir.
Highlights
- Take part in a unique decoration course
- Learn the ancient techniques of making a Venetian Carnival mask
- Keep your own mask as a very special souvenir
Enjoy an unforgettable artistic activity that will allow you to experience the magic of the Venice Carnival! A Venetian mask artisan will show you the traditional art of making masks and will also tell you interesting stories!
Your instructor, an experienced decorator, will teach you how to paint and decorate your own mask and will accompany you on every step of the decorating process. You'll have the opportunity to choose a mask, decorate it however you wish, and then take it home as an exclusive souvenir and memory of this Venetian experience.
What's included
- Carnival paper-mâché mask to decorate
- Materials and supplies for decorating
Meeting & pickup
San Marco 596 Maschere Veneziane. The laboratory is located a few minutes walk from Saint Mark’s Square. Once by the Bell Tower, go straight on leaving the Basilica on your right and pass under the Clock Tower. Proceed straight on to the end of “Mercerie dell’Orologio”. Then turn right into “Campo San Zulian” and facing the Church pass its façade on the left and you have reached “Campiello San Zulian”. The laboratory is in the opposite corner on your right.
Additional info
Know in advance:
- The activity may be carried out in multiple languages at the same time
- Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note that on certain days between 18th April 2025 and 27th July 2025, every visitor to Venice is required to pay, directly to Venice Municipality, an access fee, unless otherwise excluded. For dates, payment methods, to benefit from exclusions and for all information about it, please visit the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia
Remember to bring:
- Appropriate clothing is suggested
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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