Venice Rialto Mask Painting Class - Veneto Wine and Cicchetti

Paint your own Carnival mask
in a Venetian atelier

The class begins in the heart of a typical Venetian atelier. A master artisan welcomes you and shares the secrets of papier-mâché and the fascinating history of Carnival masks. Then put on an apron and paint a mask yourself under the guidance of an expert. All materials and a protective apron are provided.

Decorate your mask with paint, gold leaf and feathers

Using paint, gold leaf, feathers and fine fabrics, paint and decorate an authentic mask and give it your own personality. For safety and material quality, only the paper-pulp masks provided by the artisan can be decorated, so masks bought elsewhere cannot be brought in or worked on.

Enjoy a glass of wine and cicchetti

While the paint dries, taste a glass of selected Veneto wine (a non-alcoholic option is available) and traditional Venetian cicchetti. Chat in a relaxed, cozy atmosphere and hear stories about life in the lagoon.

Participants under 18 receive a soft drink (juice or soda) instead of wine.

Take your decorated mask home as a souvenir

When the class ends, you can take home the Venetian mask you decorated yourself. It is a one-of-a-kind souvenir that you can hang or wear.

※ If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, you cannot join the session.