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

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    Workshop or class

    Venice: Create Your Own Carnival Mask Workshop

    Activity provider: VENICE TOURS S.R.L.
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    From US$ 60.34 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 369 reviews

      Review summary

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

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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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      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. :-)

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      August 23, 2021

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      GetYourGuide traveler – Netherlands Verified booking

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