VENICE
The best of Venice, in order.
The 12 most popular venetian mask workshops in Venice. The ones worth your hours in a city you cross on foot and by water, with prices, run times and who to book each with.
Paint your own Venice Carnival paper-mâché mask in a one-hour workshop guided by a Venetian artisan, with supplies included.
Most Popular“The instructor, Petra was excellent. Being a trained artist, she was experienced and communicated her instructions clearly. Great and enjoyable experience for myself and my six year old grand daughter.”
Make a Venetian papier-mâché Carnival mask near St Mark’s Square. Small group class with paints included, master finishing, take-home souvenir.
“It was wonderful! Giorgio, the shop owner, was the most warm and inviting host:) his talents in mask making go well beyond just helping my husband and I create beautiful Venetian masks—he truly is a an incredible artist! His creations are stunning! I can not recommend visiting his shop & painting Venetian mask enough! It…”
Make a Venetian paper-mâché mask at Carta Alta. Learn baroque decoration and classic mask history, then take your creation home.
“We really enjoyed learning and making a face mask. A must activity to experience when visiting Venice”
Paint your own Venetian mask in a small Venice studio. Choose 50+ papier-mâché designs, then add feathers and metallic gold.
“Amazing activity with really kind lady, highly recommend x”
Make your own Venetian carnival mask inside the Prison Palace by St Mark’s, guided by an artisan with all materials included.
“What was great, was to get in from the crowds and an enjoy this moment together doing something creative. Our highlight was with our guide who was an artist herself, and she was kind and allowed us to work on our pieces whilst be available to discuss when we asked. Thank you so much for…”
Create a papier-mâché Venetian mask in a real atelier. Step-by-step painting with feathers and gold leaf, plus Carnival stories.
“I knew this was going to be fun. My husband and older daughter were not sure. Well they loved it and our masks are beautiful! We had 2 smaller grade school kids. Sonja will help you make your mask beautiful. This was such a great family experience. She and her partner were delightful and fun!…”
Paint a Venetian papier-mâché mask in a one-hour class with acrylics and gold/silver touches, then take it home as your Venice souvenir.
“A great experience. I have NO artistic talent and the staff was so patient with me! I love having made my own Venetian souvenir!”
Make a Carnival mask inside Casanova’s Prisons in Venice. Small-group workshop with all materials, English guidance, and a fair price.
“I had a difficult time finding the guide for this event. Wasn't familiar with the square and he wasn't holding the sign up. Once I found him, he didn't really look enthused for this activity. I didn't know he was simply bringing us to the 'museum', and that someone else was taking over and he…”
Create a one-of-a-kind Venetian paper mache mask near St. Mark’s, with a 2-day workshop using gold leaf, crystals, and feathers.
“Actividad imprescindible para cualquier interesado en las máscaras venecianas y su elaboración. La experiencia ha sido positiva y me quedo para el recuerdo con el resultado de la misma, una máscara hecha con mis manos. Gracias a Igor por su paciencia y buen hacer.”
Make a Venetian paper-mache mask at Carta Alta. Learn classic styles, paint with the baroque technique, and take your work home.
“Making a Venetian mask was a memorable experience for our kids. The tour guide was gracious and helpful. I highly recommend this quiet and relaxing activity for all ages. It’s a small group so you feel well taken care of.”
Carnival treasure hunt in Venice via a mobile app, then paint a Venetian white mask in the Doge’s Prisons palace.
“Impossible de capter correctement le reseau pour le gps . Trop de monde autour de la place st marc , donc enormes difficultés a se reperer. Les explications sur les sites sont pratiquements inodibles , trop de foule bruyante autour des lieux de decouverte. Peut etre devriez vous fournir de petits écouteurs. Dommage , car…”
Kids visit Carlo Goldoni’s historic home, see an Arlecchino puppet scene, then paint a papier-mâché Venetian mask to take home.
“Somewhat "enthusiastic" staff - paint mask without decoration, a pity...would not book this activity anymore”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
