Venice Private Mask-Painting Workshop

The appointment for this activity is at the workshop of a famous mask maker in Venice. The maestro will introduce you to the history of mask making and the traditional Venetian masks and their different "personalities" and anecdotes in a fairy tales atmosphere, explaining the ancient technique of making a Venetian papier-mâché mask. The appointment for this activity is at the workshop of a famous mask maker in Venice.
The participant is able to see each phase of the work needed to create the mask, from the clay sculpture up to the white mask that is ready to be decorated.
By the end, you have learnt the fascinating role that Masks have played in Venetian life in an entertaining and immersive way. Participants then choose two masks to decorate amongst 50 model : from traditional Venetian to fantasy, from the theatre to Carnival, for children or for adults to masks that can be hung on the wall. All of the masks are hand-made out of papier-mâché.
The participants are now able to decorate their own mask however they wish.

1. Ca' Macana Atelier

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it