Mask Decoration Workshop in St. Mark's Square, Venice
Mask Decoration Workshop in St. Mark's Square, Venice
Duration: 1.5 hours (approx.)
1.5 hours (approx.)
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At the Mask Decoration Workshop in St. Mark's Square, Venice, you can craft your own Venetian mask as part of this unique heritage experience. Ideal for families and visitors of all ages, this workshop offers a hands-on opportunity to decorate one of over 50 handmade papier mâché models with bright gold or silver paint. Conveniently located minutes from the vibrant St. Mark's Square, it provides an engaging activity where you can take your custom mask home as a souvenir.
At the Mask Decoration Workshop in St. Mark's Square, Venice, you can craft your own Venetian mask as part of this unique heritage experience. Ideal for families and visitors of all ages, this workshop offers a hands-on opportunity to decorate one of over 50 handmade papier mâché models with bright gold or silver paint. Conveniently located minutes from the vibrant St. Mark's Square, it provides an engaging activity where you can take your custom mask home as a souvenir.
In your own hands lies a mask adorned with feathers, ribbons, or sequins as you paint and decorate it to create a personal piece of art.
Select from four language options including English and Italian to learn the ancient craft of traditional Venetian papier-mâché masks with an experienced instructor.
Use glitter, paint, and various materials in this Mask Decoration Workshop in St. Mark's Square, Venice, creating your unique souvenir to take home as a beloved memento.
Once completed, leave your mask to dry in the workshop before returning to collect it, ensuring you have a keepsake from this special experience.
Did you know? Since the 13th century, Venetians have donned masks during Carnival for social mingling across class divides while maintaining anonymity.
Admission to the 1-hour Mask Decoration Workshop in St. Mark's Square, Venice
Access to a professional mask artisan proficient in English, Italian, French, or Spanish for The Venetian workshop at Your Venetian, Venice
Entry includes colors and supplies needed during your visit
Individual Costs
Person painting a colorful mask at a workshop with masks hanging on the wall.
Crafting Your Own Mask
In Venice's vibrant St. Mark's Square area lies one of the city’s most distinctive attractions: The Venetian mask-painting workshop, perfect for families and individuals alike. This engaging activity offers everyone a chance to create their own masks in just 1-hour sessions. Choose from over 50 unique handmade papier mâché models as your canvas.
Your Personalized Mask
Under the guidance of professional instructors, you'll add feathers, ribbons, and metallic paints like gold or silver to personalize your Venetian mask during this workshop. Once completed, ensure it's left in a designated area for several hours to dry before returning later that day to take home your unique creation as a beloved keepsake.
Couple painting masks at a workshop, surrounded by colorful masks and art supplies.
Participants painting masks at a workshop table with various art supplies.
Person painting a colorful mask at a workshop with masks hanging on the wall.
Couple painting masks at a workshop, surrounded by colorful masks and art supplies.
Participants painting masks at a workshop table with various art supplies.
Colorful masks being painted at a workshop table with various paints and brushes.
- Pets are not permitted in the workshop area.
This activity may not suit individuals with back problems or mobility impairments due to its nature.
Additional information
- The group size is limited to 10 participants per booking session.
- In case of heavy rain, the workshop will proceed as scheduled. However, if extreme high tide occurs, there's a possibility that it may be canceled and refunds will be issued accordingly.
Late arrivals or non-attendance are not eligible for refund requests.
Colorful Venetian masks on a workshop table for a mask painting activity.
Colorful masks being painted at a workshop table with various paints and brushes.
Colorful Venetian masks on a workshop table for a mask painting activity.
Book at least a day in advance during peak season to avoid sold-out sessions as only up to 10 people are allowed per booking.
If you have back problems or mobility impairments, consider whether the activity will be comfortable for you before attending.
In case of extreme high tide on your visit date, check if the workshop is canceled and plan accordingly.
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