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In this workshop led by a Venetian mask artisan, you'll decorate your very own Carnival mask. Learn the traditional technique of painting and decorating papier-mâché masks, and choose the mask you want to decorate during the class. While you work, you'll hear how masks have been used in Venice over the centuries and about Carnival traditions. You can take your finished mask home as a special souvenir.

This workshop of about 1 hour to 75 minutes is led by an experienced instructor and professional mask decorator. Learn the traditional technique of decorating papier-mâché masks, then choose the mask you like during the class and paint and decorate it yourself with the instructor's help.

While making your mask, you'll hear fascinating stories about how masks have been used in Venice over the centuries and about the traditions of the Venice Carnival.

All the paints, supplies and an apron are provided, so you can come empty-handed. Take the mask you decorated home as a keepsake of your trip to Venice.

The St. Mark's Square workshop options take place at Palazzo delle Prigioni in your choice of English, Spanish, Italian or French. The "Giorgio's Signature Experience" option takes place at a Venetian mask workshop at San Marco 596.
※ The workshop does not take place in the event of exceptional high tide.
※ The workshop may be conducted in two languages.
Meeting point (St. Mark's Square workshop - English, Spanish, Italian, French) :
Palazzo delle Prigioni
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4209, 30122 Venezia VE, Italia
Meeting point directions:
Near St. Mark's Square, cross the bridge to the right of the Doge's Palace entrance to reach Palazzo delle Prigioni. Please arrive 5 minutes before the start.
Meeting point (Giorgio's Signature Experience) :
Venetian mask workshop
San Marco 596, Venezia
Meeting point directions:
It's a few minutes' walk from St. Mark's Square. From the bell tower, keep the Basilica on your right, walk straight under the Clock Tower and continue to the end of Mercerie dell'Orologio. Turn right into Campo San Zulian, pass the church facade on your left and you'll reach Campiello San Zulian. The workshop is on the right at the opposite corner.
Riva degli Schiavoni, 4209, 30122 Venezia VE, Italia