Venetian Carnival Mask Making Class in Venice, Italy
Overview
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1 hour 15 minutes
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If you want to live a real experience in the heart of Venice that's the right choice!
A Venetian Master Artisan will explain to you, in 1 hour course, the traditional art of decorating a mask, an artistic personal event which will make you live the preparation for the Venetian Carnival.
Create your own unique masterpiece and following your artistic streak, a special memory of an amazing experience and keep your artistic creation of the most emblematic icon of Venice!
An unconventional and handcrafted moment to live with your family or friends!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded)
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All necessary paints and supplies
Live commentary
Decoration course (you will get to keep the decorated mask)
Hotel pickup
What To Expect
Piazza San Marco
A Venetian master artisan will explain you the ancient technique of decorating a Venetian papier-mâché mask providing information about the use of masks in Venice during past centuries. At the end of the course, you will keep the mask as a very special souvenir to bring back home.
Options
Local Artisan Studio
Discover the secrets of Carnival masks and create your own. Meet Giorgio, the mask maker and discover the secrets of this art
Starting point:
San Marco 596 Venetian Masks, P.za San Marco, 598, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Atelier in Prisons' Palace
Visit the Prison's Palace for a mask decoration workshop with a local craftsman. Make your own mask to take home.
Starting point:
Circolo Artistico - Palazzo Delle Prigioni, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4209, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Reviews
506 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I liked it, I recommend it...
Moises S,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00I liked it, I recommend it, they explained the history of the carnival, how masks are made. I asked him several questions and he answered them all. Good people and professional.
This was fantastic- such...
Jennifer O,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00This 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!
The art of the Venetian mask
Michael M,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00A Small Family Enterprise, passionate about the art of masks, an activity to do during a visit to Venice. No comparison possible:)
Magical painting experience
Cameron L,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alvis was great. He made the experience magical. He was very interactive and easy to talk to. He gave direction and ideas thatsparked our imagination. Alvis was helpful and gave us great tips as we painted our masks. Wonderful experience!
It's a very...
Waldemar W,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00It is a very nice experience, Giorgio is an expert person and knows how to transmit his knowledge... this time we were able to make our masks with his help and decorated them.. they were beautiful!!
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