Venice: Carnival Mask Workshop
1.Venice: Carnival Mask Workshop
Paint your own Venice carnival mask in a guided paper-mâché workshop. Learn Carnival traditions and take home a finished keepsake.
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The 9 most-loved carnival mask workshops for couples in Venice, with prices, timings and who you book through. The ones worth planning a slow Venetian day around, and what each one is really like.
Paint your own Venice carnival mask in a guided paper-mâché workshop. Learn Carnival traditions and take home a finished keepsake.
Most PopularSmall-group Venetian Carnival mask-making in Piazza San Marco. Learn papier-mâché techniques, paint your own mask, take it home.
“Class was very fun but slightly rushed. Recommend arriving early. However we had a wonderful time and a fun way to celebrate carnival as well!!”
Craft a Venetian paper-mache mask in 90 minutes at Carta Alta on Giudecca, with mask history, Baroque-style decorating, and a take-home souvenir for $71.
Create your own Venetian carnival mask inside Palazzo delle Prigioni, led by an artisan. Materials included. Walk away with a souvenir.
Make a real Venice papier-mâché mask in a small atelier. Learn Carnival history, paint and decorate, then take it home.
“Venice is actually a very crowded (as well as beautiful) place and this provided a peaceful and happy break from the chaos. It was nice to spend time with a genuine Venetian artisan in a creative activity. Our masks turned out pretty well too! We were two adults and a 9 year old child. It…”
Paint your own Venetian mask in a 1-hour workshop near Campo San Tomà. Supplies included; finish with gold or silver.
“Is one of the most amazing experiences we’ve ever done. We were able to paint masks and let them dry and while we did so the woman who ran the shop was teaching us how to add subtle accents in details. She made sure they looked good… Even the ones done by the kids. I…”
Create a Carnival mask in Casanova’s Prisons, with expert guidance, all materials, and a quick taste of Venetian chocolate in Venice.
“Have an idea of how you might want to decorate your mask. Colors, design. Also can visit the museum.”
Create a Venetian paper mache mask in a small private workshop near St Mark’s Square, then return to decorate with crystals and gold leaf.
“Very nice workshop to do. Very friendly people also! Good vibe...we liked it a lot, had a lot of fun too!”
Make a Venetian papier-mâché mask at Carta Alta in a small English workshop: baroque decoration, guided help, take-home souvenir.
“It was lots of fun. A family of 6 and all ages. We all had a great time . The masks turned out great and we all left happy.”
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