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Carnival Mask-Making in Venice

Learn the ancient technique of making a Venetian papier-mâché mask!

★ 4.7 · 49 ratings1 hr 15 min
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Two people sit at a cluttered table, painting masks in a workshop decorated with various Venetian masks on the wall.
A person decorates a white mask with green and gold paint at a cluttered art workspace, with other artistic supplies around.
Person working at a cluttered table with masks and art supplies, another individual partially visible on the left, masks hanging behind.
A cluttered artist's workspace with decorated masks, paints, brushes, and an instructional book on cartapesta mask-making.
A smiling man in a workshop, wearing a red apron, painting a mask. The space is cluttered with art supplies and decorated masks.
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Duration1 hr 15 min
LocationVenice

The experience

Learn the ancient technique of making a Venetian papier-mâché mask!

Just a short walk from St. Mark's Square, dip your hands into the art of Venetian mask-making with an Italian expert. The whole family can get involved and unleash their creativity!

Your host, a master artisan, will explain the traditional art of making masks and tell you all about the ancient history of masks in the lead up to Carnivale di Venezia.

What’s included

  • All necessary paints and supplies
  • English-speaking instructor (speaks French, Italian and Spanish too)
  • Diploma of participation

Where to go

Venice Arts & Crafts Classes

S. Marco, 596

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Rome

Before you book

Important visitor information

Before purchase

Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments, and for those with back or heart problems

Based on the group profile, the activity can be bilingual

Good to know

Please wear proper clothing for painting

The activity does not operate in the case of exceptional high tide (in this case, it can be postponed to a later date or be refunded)

The activity could be shared with other guests

How to use

Show your smartphone ticket at San Marco 596 Venetian Masks laboratory

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