Enjoy an unforgettable artistic activity that will allow you to experience the magic of the Venice Carnival! A master artisan will show you the traditional art of making masks and will also tell you interesting stories!

Your instructor, an experienced decorator, will teach you how to paint and decorate your own mask and will accompany you on every step of the decorating process. You'll have the opportunity to choose a mask, decorate it however you wish, and then take it home as an exclusive souvenir and memory of this Venetian experience.

Take part in a unique decoration course
Learn the ancient techniques of making a Venetian Carnival mask
Keep your own mask as a very special souvenir

Appropriate clothing is suggested
The activity may be carried out in multiple languages at the same time
Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult
Please note that starting between April 25th and July 14, 2024 on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. Please check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

Carnival paper-mâché mask to decorate
Materials and supplies for decorating
Venetian mask artisan

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Piazza San Marco, 596, 30124 Venice, VE, Italy

Meeting point:

San Marco 596 Maschere Veneziane. The laboratory is located a few minutes walk from Saint Mark’s Square. Once by the Bell Tower, go straight on leaving the Basilica on your right and pass under the Clock Tower. Proceed straight on to the end of “Mercerie dell’Orologio”. Then turn right into “Campo San Zulian” and facing the Church pass its façade on the left and you have reached “Campiello San Zulian”. The laboratory is in the opposite corner on your right.