Mask-making workshop in the heart of Venice
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Immerse Yourself in the Art of Venetian Masks with a Unique 90-Minute Workshop! Experience the authentic atmosphere of a traditional papier-mâché mask atelier, one of the few remaining artisan studios still active in the city. During the workshop, you’ll discover the fascinating history of Venetian masks and the master artisans who create them. You’ll learn how to paint and decorate your own mask, using traditional techniques while expressing your personal creativity. The workshop is open to everyone and can be tailored to your interests and age. At the end of the experience, you’ll take home a special souvenir: a unique Venetian mask, handmade entirely by you.
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(13)
The workshop was a true pleasure, the host started with a little history explanation of the different types of masks and the colors, we then continued with choosing a design for our mask and painting them with the guidance of the host. All in all it was a great experience if you want to feel a small part of the venician art.
Very quaint shop, intimate and welcoming. Kids loved the options, not too many to overwhelm, just enough to engage them effectively and get them excited about their creation.
Sofia was an excellent teacher, patient and seen to love what she does, was very attentive and helpful
We had such a fun time making masks! The owner was very helpful and spent a lot of time helping us. I would highly recommend this activity!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a real pleasure to have you here!
There were two of us here and we had to wait almost 20 minutes for late guests instead of starting right away. Then it was explained in two sentences what are rather new and more traditional masks. Quick question, who wants what color, which you then had to share on a plate for paper snack sausages. Rs apparently gave only two brush sizes: one for the primer of the mask and a finer one, which unfortunately was not fine enough to paint contours. Often it was necessary to ask for new color, then you just got a pea-sized blob. Then it was also explained to us that the distributed paint dries quickly. For me it was just a complete mess - I would never recommend :(
I’m truly sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. Perhaps a private workshop would have been more suitable for you. When it comes to group workshops, it is quite normal that there may be small waiting times, especially if some guests arrive a little late. I always try to be flexible with these situations, just as I hope others would be with me. In this case, I also found myself repeating some explanations in order to allow those who were already present to start the workshop as punctually as possible. Regarding tools and colors, the workshop always adapts to the people present and to the kind of result each participant would like to achieve. The quantities of materials and the tools provided are suggested accordingly. This is actually the first time I have received this kind of feedback, especially since there are no limits on the use of colors or brushes, which are available in different sizes. I will still take your comment into consideration. At the same time, I do try to avoid unnecessary waste, as participants are not always aware of how much material is actually needed. Thank you in any case for sharing your feedback!
Last day in Venice and a small gift we gave ourselves: try the experience of creating a mask "ours" to take home. The owner very kind, nice and extremely helpful. Affordable for everyone, with less or more experience in painting. Really recommended!
Grazie di cuore Ilaria! È stato davvero un piacere avervi in atelier e sono felice che abbiate apprezzato il workshop, sia con più che con meno esperienza nella pittura — è proprio questo lo spirito con cui è pensato! Alla prossima :)
My kids enjoyed making Beautiful painted Venetian palazzos. They spent just over an hour on this activity.
Thank you so much!
This hands-on experience was a great choice. Sofia’s knowledge and skills encouraged creativity as we personalized our masks. Fun Relaxing & Venetian.
Thank you so much!!
Incredibly pleasant host. She knew just the right balance to ensure my mask did not turn out to be a train wreck, but gave me a lot of latitude where I did make my own. I would highly recommend any family doing this if you’re in Venice.
Thank you so much!! Sofia
Great activity for a family! Our kids really enjoyed making the masks, and we did too! It’s in the heart of the city. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much! Sofia
