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The 8 most popular carnival mask workshops in Venice. The ones worth carving a morning out for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who walks you through it.
Make your own Venice Carnival mask in a guided, paper-mâché workshop near San Marco, with paints and supplies included.
Most Popular“Making the masks was really fun. There were several different styles to choose from and a variety of paints, glitter and 3-D paints. Our guide was a painter (student) and absolutely lovely. My three kids (11, 13 and 15) loved it.”
Make a Venetian Carnival papier-mâché mask at a small Venice workshop near St. Mark’s, then take your finished design home.
“This was fantastic- such a unique experience! Even if you aren’t a great artist you will leave with a beautiful mask. All the finishing embellishment he adds at the end really makes it look like it was professionally painted! We had the best time as a family!”
Make a Venetian mask at Carta Alta on Giudecca. Learn Commedia, Bauta, Moretta, and baroque techniques, then take your creation home.
“Excellent experience, so much fun. The studio is in a wonderful quiet area of Venice and the masks are amazing. The team is passionate about their craft and help make the workshop educational and engaging. We really enjoyed this experience.”
Make a real papier-mâché Venetian mask in a small atelier. Learn Carnival history, paint and decorate, then take it home.
“Thank you, we had a lovely morning creating our special Venetian painted masks. Our guide was informative creative and fun to spend time with. Highly recommend this activity when visiting Venice!”
Paint your own Venetian papier-mâché mask in a 1-hour shared workshop near Campo San Tomà, with materials included and gold accents.
“Never made it to the activity due to a last minute aknowlegment that there was public vaporeto strike and we couldn't make it on time.Activity hostess did not offer any alternative 😒 dates although we were 4 in the group and kindly msg when realised we couldnt make it on time! Such a shame...such a…”
Make a Venice carnival mask at Casanova’s Prisons. Artisan-led workshop with materials, English mobile ticket. 1 hour.
“The glassblowing demonstration was a little disappointing. It seemed quite rushed and then we were taken straight into the shop where they demonstrated what was for sale. It would have been nicer to have more of an explanation about Murano glass and not just a sales pitch. The gondola ride was a bit short but…”
Venice paper mache mask workshop near St Mark’s: mold with stone forms, decorate with gold leaf, crystals and feathers. Small-group English.
“Actividad imprescindible para cualquier interesado en las máscaras venecianas y su elaboración. La experiencia ha sido positiva y me quedo para el recuerdo con el resultado de la misma, una máscara hecha con mis manos. Gracias a Igor por su paciencia y buen hacer.”
Make a Venetian paper-mâché mask at Carta Alta with a small English group. Learn mask history, baroque style, and take home your work.
“Great memories creating unique masks with experienced and friendly creator that made masks for popular movies like 50 shades of grey.”
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