Make or paint your own Carnival mask at a unique class in Venice. Learn more about ancient techniques as you put your new skills to the test to produce a stunning mask to keep and take home.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
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Instructor: Spanish, English, French, Italian
Small group: Limited to 6 participants

Highlights

Learn how to make or paint your own Venice Carnival mask
Get an insight into the traditions of Carnival
Take home your mask as a unique keepsake

Full description

Create your own unique keepsake of Venice at a Carinval mask-making workshop. Choose from 2 different options on the day of the workshop and learn about the ancient techniques of creating masks from papier-mâché. Get interesting information about the use of masks in Venice during previous centuries. Then, return to the laboratory after a few hours to collect your unadorned mask once it has had time to dry off. Alternatively, discover how to paint and decorate your own mask with an experienced instructor. Choose a mask to decorate and to keep as a very special souvenir.

Includes

All necessary paints and supplies
Class in making or decorating a paper-mâché mask
The mask you made or decorated to keep
Diploma of participation
Apron

Not suitable for

People with back problems
People with mobility impairments
People with heart problems
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 15 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)

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Meeting point

Campiello San Zulian 596, Venice. When your facing the entrance of San Zulian Church turn left onto a narrow street. You will then see the small square where the mask atelier is located.

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Important information

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

There is a maximum of 6 persons per tour
Appropriate clothing for painting is suggested
If you are less than 6 people, the tour is not considered private but is shared with guests not belonging to the same party. The tour could be bilingual
Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in these cases it can be postponed to the days after, otherwise it will be refunded)
Please note that you will be able to take your own mask after 6 hours only (it is the necessary time the mask needs to dry)
Unfortunately this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or those with walking difficulties

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 306 reviews

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4.7/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Service
4.7/5
Organization
4.6/5

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Een kleinschalig familie bedrijf (ouders en zoon) die al generaties lang maskers maken op de ambachtelijke manier. Een mooie introductie tot de geschiedenis achter de maskers, voor onze 2 dochters (9 en 10) was het erg fijn om creatief bezig te zijn. Het resultaat is echt heel mooi, ook omdat de maskermaker mee helpt. We hebben nog een extra masker gekocht voor onze zoon van 12, die niet mee kon doen door Covid restricties. En daarop krijg je dan weer korting omdat je de workshop hebt gedaan. :-)

August 23, 2021

Very great experience! Very relaxed athmosphere and endearing shop. Our instructor was very skilled and we had a great conversation. The masks we made are good souveniers and you can buy the beautiful ones he makes for a descount. We also got a few tips about where to go and what to see in Venice. Definitely recommended!

August 10, 2021

There were three of us with our daughter (10 years old) to create masks in the small studio for Veneto Masks at Campiello San Zulian 596, a characteristic central place in the San Marco area. After a short, good and friendly introduction by the boss about the craftsmanship, accompanied by lots of interesting information about the masks and the history of Venice, we were able to lend a hand ourselves and let our imagination run wild. It was a lot of fun and the masks turned out great!

October 11, 2020

Venice: Create Your Own Carnival Mask Workshop

Venice: Create Your Own Carnival Mask Workshop

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