Venice Carnival Mask Making Workshop: Create Your Own Mask
Overview
Unleash your creativity and decorate your own Venetian papier-mâché mask during a workshop in Venice. Learn the history and significance of Venetian masks from a local artisan.
What's Included
- Choose from iconic models in handmade papier-mâché masks
- Introduction to the history of Venetian masks and Carnival
- All materials needed for mask decoration
- Your own mask to take home
- Certificate of participation in the mask making course
- Decorate your mask with acrylic paints, glitter, feathers, lace and trimmings
- Guided activity by a local master artisan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Campo S.Maria Mater Domini
30135 Santa 2118 VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
During the course, you will be guided by local master artisans, guardians of a knowledge passed down through generations, who will reveal the secrets of papier-mâché, a simple material rich in expressive potential.
You will decorate your own handmade Venetian papier-mâché mask, transforming it into a true masterpiece.
Let your creativity run wild as you choose colours, designs and embellishments (such as feathers, glitter or trimmings....) inspired by the famous Venetian Carnival masks, symbols of mystery, beauty and freedom.But that’s not all: our passionate and knowledgeable staff will also share with you the history and fascinating stories behind Venetian craftsmanship and Carnival, uncovering anecdotes and legends that have made this celebration famous worldwide.
As you listen to these stories, you will delve deeper into the essence of Venice, making your experience not only creative but culturally enriching.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Choose from iconic models in handmade papier-mâché masks.
- Introduction to the history of Venetian masks and Carnival.
- All materials needed for mask decoration.
- Your own mask to take home.
- Certificate of participation in the mask making course.
- Decorate your mask with acrylic paints, glitter, feathers, lace and trimmings.
- Guided activity by a local master artisan.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 4..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Venice Carnival Mask Making Workshop: Create Your Own Mask is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice Carnival Mask Making Workshop: Create Your Own Mask will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Choose from iconic models in handmade papier-mâché masks
- Introduction to the history of Venetian masks and Carnival
- All materials needed for mask decoration
- Your own mask to take home
- Certificate of participation in the mask making course
- Decorate your mask with acrylic paints, glitter, feathers, lace and trimmings
- Guided activity by a local master artisan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
