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
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 hour
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Instructor
- Spanish, English, French, Italian
- Small group
- Limited to 10 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
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
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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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
