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Venice: Create Your Own Carnival Mask Workshop

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387 reviews

Activity provider: VENICE TOURS S.R.L.
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    Venice: Create Your Own Carnival Mask Workshop

    Activity provider: VENICE TOURS S.R.L.
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    From US$ 59.76 per person

    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.

    About this activity

    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
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    Duration 1 hour
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    Instructor
    Spanish, English, French, Italian
    Small group
    Limited to 4 participants

    Experience

    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

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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 387 reviews

      Review summary

      • Guide
        4.8/5
      • Value for money
        4.4/5
      • Service
        4.7/5
      • Organization
        4.6/5

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      Excellent experience with my nephew who is six years old. A day later he is still talking about the mask . The instructor was very patient and I loved that we were able to work in a small group with focused attention on us. A good value for the money and great for kids.

      May 27, 2022

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      GetYourGuide traveler – United States Verified booking

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      My boyfriend and I went to paint masks and it was a super fun interactive activity. The shop was so cute and we had a great time. We even bought some masks from the owners. They owners were extremely nice and very informative and helpful. I would definitely go again.

      March 25, 2022

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      Annabella C – United States Verified booking

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      I visited the studio with our son (9). The atmosphere there alone makes you feel creative. The instructions from Giorgio and his son were very good and adapted. It was a lot of fun for my son and the conversation with Giorgio was really great. We would love to come back!

      October 14, 2021

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      Martin – Switzerland Verified booking

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