Your experience
Craft your own mask
The Venetian mask-painting workshop is amongst the most unique attractions in the city. Ideal for families, this immersive experience allows everyone to participate in crafting their own masks. Conveniently located just minutes away from the vibrant St. Mark's Square, it's a memorable activity for all ages. The ornately designed masks are often decorated with bright gold or silver paint. On this tour, you will get an opportunity to pick one of over 50 distinct handmade papier mâché models to begin decorating.
Your Venetian mask to go
From embellishing your mask with feathers and ribbons to adding the final touches with gold and silver metallic paints, your expert instructor will guide you through the process of creating your very own Venetian mask. After your mask is crafted, please store it safely in the laboratory for several hours to dry. Then, return to claim your finished mask and cherish it as a memento of this exceptional experience.
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- Mobile ticketShow it on your phone
- Duration75 minutes
- CancellationFree cancellation
- Paint your very own Venetian mask.
- Choose a seasoned mask instructor in your preferred language from 4 options and learn ancient techniques for crafting traditional Venetian papier-mâché masks.
- Create your own mask using glitter, paint, and an array of materials, crafting a unique souvenir to take home and cherish.
- Leave the mask in the laboratory to dry and return to collect your finished souvenir and keep it as a memento of this unique experience.
- Fun fact: Since the 13th century, Venetians have worn masks during Carnival, enabling social mingling across class divides in anonymity.
- 1-hour mask decoration workshop
- Professional English, Italian, French or Spanish-speaking mask maker
- Colors and supplies
Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Getting there: Venice, Venice.
- Pets are not allowed inside the workshop.
- People with back problems or mobility impairments might not find this activity comfortable.
- A maximum of 10 people are allowed per booking.
- The workshop will continue even in the event of heavy rain. In the case of extreme high tide, however, the tour might be canceled. A refund will be provided if this is the case.
- No refund requests will be entertained for late arrival or non-attendance.
