Venice & the Veneto · VENETIAN MASK WORKSHOPS
Two hours, papier-mache over a clay form, and something you have to get home in one piece. These 6 differ on whether you build the mask or only paint it, and how long the gesso needs to dry.
Paint an authentic Venetian carnival mask with an artisan, learn Carnival traditions, and take home a personal paper-mâché souvenir.
“My grandchildren loved this activity, in a small mask shop near San Marco. They each painted masks, and took them home. It was only an hour’s activity but they really enjoyed themselves.”
Paint a Venetian Carnival mask near St. Mark’s Square with a master artisan, learn Carnival traditions, and take home a personal souvenir.
“Make the time for this lovely relaxed experience away from the usual tourism when in Venice. An education in Venetian culture as well as a hands on workshop”
Make and decorate your own Venetian mask at Carta Alta on Giudecca, with artisan guidance, mask history, film connections, and a take-home souvenir.
“Very charming place 💖 owner was sooo nice and atmosphere was awesome💖 if you want unique souvenir from Venice and lovely memories- I recommend 1000%”
Paint a handmade Venetian mask in a small Venice workshop, learn simple decorating techniques, and take home a personal souvenir.
“I did this activity with my husband and 7 year old daughter and we all had a very good time. The guide was really helpful explaining what we need to do and sharing some techniques that makes our masks look a bit better (for a not-so-artsy bunch). We all had a very good time. Definitely recommend doing.”
Decorate a traditional Venetian mask with an artisan inside the historic Casanova Prisons, beside St. Mark’s Square, for $65.
“Definitely worth booking! The staff were really helpful and nice. We all got to look around the museum while waiting for our masks to dry. Loved the experience 😊”
Paint and decorate your own Venetian mask in a small atelier, learn Carnival traditions, and take home a handmade souvenir from Venice.
“This was one of the best things we did while in Venice. They were all very friendly, helpful and informative. My husband who has little artistic talent ended up creating a brilliant mask that he was proud of. We did a 2 hour workshop which gave us a decent amount of time and we could choose from a variety of different mask shapes. FYI there is no toilet so go beforehand! If I return to Venice I would definitely do this again.”
Pick a canal, a counter or a hillside.
