Mask Decoration Workshop in St. Mark's Square

Craft your own mask

The Venetian mask-painting workshop is amongst the most unique attractions in the city. Ideal for families, this immersive experience allows everyone to participate in crafting their own masks. Conveniently located just minutes away from the vibrant St. Mark's Square, it's a memorable activity for all ages. The ornately designed masks are often decorated with bright gold or silver paint. On this tour, you will get an opportunity to pick one of over 50 distinct handmade papier mâché models to begin decorating.

Your Venetian mask to go

From embellishing your mask with feathers and ribbons to adding the final touches with gold and silver metallic paints, your expert instructor will guide you through the process of creating your very own Venetian mask. After your mask is crafted, please store it safely in the laboratory for several hours to dry. Then, return to claim your finished mask and cherish it as a memento of this exceptional experience.

Mask Decoration Workshop in St. Mark's Square

Dive into the vibrant hues of Piazza San Marco as you craft your very own Venetian mask, a tradition steeped in centuries of artistry and anonymity. With an array of glittering paints, shimmering sequins, and delicate feathers, this workshop is crafted for explorers of creativity, devotees of history, and seekers of unique souvenirs. As part of the tour's highlight segment where you delve into ancient papier-mâché techniques under the guidance of a seasoned instructor in your preferred language—Italian, English, French, or German—you will leave with a mask that tells a story of its own creation. This experience weaves art and history together, offering memorable encounters to forge cherished souvenirs while understanding that each stroke on the mask is a step back into Venetian Carnival traditions.

Visit Piazza San Marco's Grandeur

Experience Piazza San Marco during the tour’s highlight segment where you will immerse yourself in one of Venice’s most iconic squares, known for its breathtaking architecture and historical significance. The piazza is a harmonious blend of Renaissance and Byzantine styles, with St. Mark’s Basilica standing majestically at its heart. Here, the grandeur of Saint Mark’s Square provides an unparalleled backdrop as you craft your mask, surrounded by centuries-old history and modern-day artisans. Wander through this sacred space where every corner tells a story of Venice's rich cultural heritage, creating an atmosphere that enhances the creative process with inspiration drawn from the very air you breathe.

Tour Highlights

• Craft a unique mask using glitter and paint
• Choose from 4 language options for your instructor’s guidance
• Adorn your mask with feathers, ribbons, or sequins
• Learn ancient Venetian papier-mâché techniques comprehensively
• Leave the mask to dry in the laboratory included
• Return at a later time to collect and cherish your finished masterpiece

Create for explorers of artistry, experience of history, and seekers of unique souvenirs, this workshop weaves creativity and tradition together, offering memorable encounters that leave you with a mask as intricate as Venice’s secrets, like a canvas painted by the whispers of its ancient streets.