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  • Paint your very own Venetian mask.
  • Choose a seasoned mask instructor in your preferred language from 4 options and learn ancient techniques for crafting traditional Venetian papier-mâché masks.
  • Create your own mask using glitter, paint, and an array of materials, crafting a unique souvenir to take home and cherish.
  • Leave the mask in the laboratory to dry and return to collect your finished souvenir and keep it as a memento of this unique experience.
  • Fun fact: Since the 13th century, Venetians have worn masks during Carnival, enabling social mingling across class divides in anonymity.

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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.
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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.

Inclusions

  • 1-hour mask decoration workshop
  • Professional English, Italian, French or Spanish-speaking mask maker
  • Colors and supplies

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

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  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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The main activity involves crafting your own Venetian mask, which you can decorate with feathers, ribbons, and metallic paints.

It's conveniently situated just minutes away from St. Mark's Square in Venice, Italy.

The duration of the workshop is one hour.

You can select a seasoned mask artisan who speaks English, Italian, French, or Spanish to guide you through the process.

A maximum of ten participants is permitted for each session.

Pets are not allowed inside the workshop area.

If there's an extreme high tide, the tour might be canceled and a refund will be provided in such cases.

The workshop will continue even during heavy rain. However, it may be canceled due to extreme high tides with refunds available if that happens.

You'll receive colors and supplies needed to decorate the masks you craft using glitter, paint, and various other materials.

People who have back problems or mobility impairments might find participating in this activity uncomfortable.

Pets are not allowed inside the workshop. People with back problems or mobility impairments might not find this activity comfortable.

A maximum of 10 people are allowed per booking. The workshop will continue even in the event of heavy rain. In the case of extreme high tide, however, the tour might be canceled. A refund will be provided if this is the case. No refund requests will be entertained for late arrival or non-attendance.

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