Enjoy an unforgettable artistic activity that will allow you to experience the magic of the Venice Carnival! A Venetian mask artisan will show you the traditional art of making masks and will also tell you interesting stories!

Your instructor, an experienced decorator, will teach you how to paint and decorate your own mask and will accompany you on every step of the decorating process. You'll have the opportunity to choose a mask, decorate it however you wish, and then take it home as an exclusive souvenir and memory of this Venetian experience.

I have no talent for crafts, but with the instructor's help I decorated a mask I couldn't take my eyes off of and could not stop making photos wearing it. I am absolutely delighted, it was so much fun, and yet educational and relaxing in a charming, inspiring atmosphere. Would love to visit again.

Très bonne accueille, très sympathique, a faire en ayant une idée sera un petit plus..

Nous avons adoré ce cours de création de masques et ne manquerons pas de revenir lors de notre prochain séjour. Les propriétaires de la boutique sont d’une gentillesse et d’un accueil incroyable. Merci beaucoup

Mi hanno regalato questo corso di decorazione per maschere di carnevale. Ho scelto questo e non quello di creazione perchÃ© mi sembrava piÃ¹ creativo. Le mie aspettative non sono state deluse: Ã¨ stato molto interessante e divertente.

Siempre me ha gustado la decoraciÃ³n y la pintura, asÃ que este curso me vino como anillo al dedo. Estupendo!! Una experiencia Ãºnica en Venecia

Siempre me habÃa llamado la atenciÃ³n el carnaval de Venecia, asÃ que este curso fue la elecciÃ³n perfecta. El decorador que nos enseÃ±Ã³ el proceso es super profesional y atento.

Why you’ll love this…

Take part in a unique decoration course
Learn the ancient techniques of making a Venetian Carnival mask
Keep your own mask as a very special souvenir

Important to know

Know in advance:

The activity may be carried out in multiple languages at the same time
Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult
Please note that on certain days between 18th April 2025 and 27th July 2025, every visitor to Venice is required to pay, directly to Venice Municipality, an access fee, unless otherwise excluded. For dates, payment methods, to benefit from exclusions and for all information about it, please visit the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia

Remember to bring:

Appropriate clothing is suggested

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Carnival paper-mâché mask to decorate
Materials and supplies for decorating

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Piazza San Marco, 596, 30124 Venice, VE, Italy

Meeting point:

San Marco 596 Maschere Veneziane. The laboratory is located a few minutes walk from Saint Mark’s Square. Once by the Bell Tower, go straight on leaving the Basilica on your right and pass under the Clock Tower. Proceed straight on to the end of “Mercerie dell’Orologio”. Then turn right into “Campo San Zulian” and facing the Church pass its façade on the left and you have reached “Campiello San Zulian”. The laboratory is in the opposite corner on your right.

Provider

Venice Tours

What people say about this experience

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TUI Musement Traveler
20 December 2022
5
United Kingdom
I have no talent for crafts, but with the instructor's help I decorated a mask I couldn't take my eyes off of and could not stop making photos wearing it. I am absolutely delighted, it was so much fun, and yet educational and relaxing in a charming, inspiring atmosphere. Would love to visit again.
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TUI Musement Traveler
5 February 2018
5
United States
Très bonne accueille, très sympathique, a faire en ayant une idée sera un petit plus..
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TUI Musement Traveler
19 February 2022
5
France
Nous avons adoré ce cours de création de masques et ne manquerons pas de revenir lors de notre prochain séjour. Les propriétaires de la boutique sont d’une gentillesse et d’un accueil incroyable. Merci beaucoup
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TUI Musement Traveler
1 January 2018
5
Italy
Mi hanno regalato questo corso di decorazione per maschere di carnevale. Ho scelto questo e non quello di creazione perchÃ© mi sembrava piÃ¹ creativo. Le mie aspettative non sono state deluse: Ã¨ stato molto interessante e divertente.
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TUI Musement Traveler
22 January 2018
5
Spain
Siempre me ha gustado la decoraciÃ³n y la pintura, asÃ que este curso me vino como anillo al dedo. Estupendo!! Una experiencia Ãºnica en Venecia
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TUI Musement Traveler
7 January 2018
5
Spain
Siempre me habÃa llamado la atenciÃ³n el carnaval de Venecia, asÃ que este curso fue la elecciÃ³n perfecta. El decorador que nos enseÃ±Ã³ el proceso es super profesional y atento.