Venetian Mask Workshop: Craft Your Own Masterpiece

Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the traditional art of mask-making at a Venice Carnival Mask-Making Class. Create your own unique masterpiece and experience the magic of the Venetian Carnival.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza San Marco - A skilled Venetian artisan will demonstrate the traditional method of decorating a Venetian papier-mâché mask, sharing insights into the historical use of masks in Venice over the centuries. At the conclusion of the session, you will take home the mask as a unique keepsake.
What's Included
  • All necessary paints and supplies
  • Live commentary
  • Decoration course (keep the decorated mask)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup
Additional Information

Looking for an authentic Venetian experience? Here’s the perfect fit!
An exceptional Venetian Master Craftsman provides a unique 1-hour tutorial on the ancient craft of mask-decorating, giving you a personal and artistic glimpse into the preparations for the iconic Venetian Carnival.
Engage with your inner artist to design your very own unique piece, a…

Location
San Marco 596 Venetian Masks
Piazza San Marco
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jennifer_s
Jan 1, 2026
Ten out of ten! Went as a... - Ten out of ten! Went as a family of four with college aged kids and this was our favorite thing. Learned from a mask making master… generationally passed down in the same family since the 15th century.
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Stacie_s
Dec 21, 2025
Must Do in Venice! - We had a woderful time making venetian masks with Giorgio! The workshop room was stunning on its own, with different types of masks to see. In between painting layers, he provided stories about the history of masks in Venice, and talked about the different mask types and how they evolved. This is a must-do activity when in Venice!
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Paul_v
Dec 21, 2025
Amazing Mask Workshop - Absolutely amazing experience. Georgio really makes the experience memorable with history about the masks and Venice itself.
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Sreeja_g
Nov 30, 2025
Fun and engaging way to spend an evening in Venice - This was such a fun experience for us. Our girls 12 and 10 enjoyed painting the masks, and so did we! Giorgio was an excellent guide and regaled us with stories about his life in Venice. Highly recommend!
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Charlotte_h
Nov 29, 2025
Wholesome mask painting morning - The most wholesome morning! Giorgio, the owner was amazing! We spent nearly two hours not only painting our masks but enjoying his stories on the hortatory of the masks , and his personal travels on where the masks have and are taking him! We could have spent all day there
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Kathryn_b
Nov 24, 2025
Fabulous location with balcony view - Great location only 15 min walk to train station. Convenient for family of 5 to have 2 bathrooms. Really happy to have fewer tourists in the neighborhood. Everything in house was great - beds, seating options, towels, functional kitchen etc. Took family pics on balcony. Absolutely would stay here again
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Stewart_m
Nov 23, 2025
Make the time for this... - 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
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Teresa_s
Nov 15, 2025
Give It A Try! - Jo Jo our master artisan helps you to successfully create a mask. You do not have to be an artist. You really do create a mask that will be a keepsake! As an added bonus Jo Jo provides lively conversation which allows you to learn more about the history of Venice.
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Kimberley_b
Nov 14, 2025
The mask painting was... - The mask painting was lots of fun and our children really enjoyed it. They loved trying something different rather than museum trips and tours. It was interactive, educational and we walked away with some beautiful masks.
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Corinne_m
Nov 10, 2025
Very interesting - Beautiful experience with anecdotes Activity accessible to all Nice discovery. To do at all costs
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up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).