Carnival Mask Workshop and Glass-Making Experience

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.
Group
2 hrs 30 min
Group size up to 15 persons
Mobile ticket
English

What is included in activity

All necessary paints and supplies
Class in decorating a paper-mâché mask
The mask you decorated to keep
Glass-blowing class (depending on option selected)
Diploma of participation
Apron

Details

Decorate your own unique keepsake of Venice at a Carnival mask-making workshop with an experienced instructor. Learn about the ancient techniques of decorating masks with paper mâché. Choose the glass-making upgrade to add to your experience.

Choose a mask to be decorated during the course. Learn how to decorate your own mask in a fun and entertaining way with the help of a professional and artisan mask decorator.

Listen to interesting facts about the use of masks in Venice during previous centuries as you craft your own. Take home your own colorful creation as a very special souvenir and upgrade your experience by discovering the art of glass-making in a master artisan's studio.

Important to know

• Appropriate clothing for painting is suggested
• 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)
• Unfortunately this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or those with walking difficulties

Not allowed:

• Pets


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Price
Adult (Age 12-99)
€69
€55.20
per person
For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 3 hours in advance.

Languages in what activity is performed

English

Directions to meet your guide

Venice Tours Assistance Point St. Mark's Square

How long your tour will be

2 hrs 30 min

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Reviews by travellers

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Assunta L.
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.
3 days ago
Franca F.
superb from start to finish
8 days ago
Clelia V.
Very nice activity. Lovely guide friendly andvery knowledgeable. Would totally recommend
8 days ago
Durante R.
This was a good experience. The mask painting gave us something different to do besides the typical walking tours especially if you enjoy arts and crafts. The shop owner is very talented and gives you general direction for painting the mask and also ends up painting the Venetian design on the mask at the final layer/stage. While I really like the way the mask turned out, I would have liked to try and paint the final stage myself even if it may not have turned out as good.
11 days ago
Eufemia S.
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.
12 days ago
Amabile B.
What’s more Venetian than a carnival mask? This workshop was such a wonderful way to experience one of Venice’s trademark crafts firsthand. Giorgio was patient, informative, generous with his expertise, and kind. We learned so much and had so much fun, plus we’re taking home one-of-a-kind souvenirs: SO much better than buying factory-made junk, and so meaningful! You shouldn’t miss this! And it’s definitely not just for kids: I did this workshop with my two teenagers, and I loved it. It was very meaningful.
13 days ago
Teobaldo P.
Amazing time had. Great fun for all the family including children of 6 and 4. Very friendly family run shop. The experience is choosing a mask blank from the selection, painting it and decorating it. In between waiting for the mask to dry and decorating you get to ask lots of questions and get an overview history of mask making. Highly recommended.
13 days ago
Miguel
We had a really good time with our guide and mask assistant. We got a lot of useful and interesting information and left knowing a bit more about the amazing history of the city. Our guide also provided us with some surprises and gifts and was all around very friendly. Highly recommend!
16 days ago
Tanja
Workshop was good and the artist very nice. We got a beautiful mask out of it. I personally would rate the workshop too pricey though for 50 mins, a bit of painting on our own and the artist making a 5 min beautiful finish. The shop itself is great though and I can recommend to go there.
24 days ago
Eraclide M.
Great host and tutor! Very professional, super friendly and it was amazing seeing how quickly and with genious strokes he was able to finish the masks we had created. My wife and daughter had an incredible time. We will definitely go back there when we'll be back in Venice next year. I highly recommend it.
about 1 month ago
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