Mask Decoration Class in Prison's Palace at St Mark's Square
From€69
2 hours
Commentary: Guide · en, fr, es, it
City of Venice, Italy
About this activity
Visit the Prison's Palace in the heart of Venice for a mask decoration workshop with an artisan instructor. Make your own mask and take it home, as a unique souvenir!
Highlights
- Carnival mask workshop with a skilled artisan
- Location: historical Palace of Prisons
- Bring home your decorated mask
Full description
Embark on a journey to the historic Prison’s Palace, where the famous Giacomo Casanova was arrested, nestled in the vibrant heart of Venice near the iconic Piazza San Marco. This adventure offers a deep dive into the authentic art of Venice through an exclusive Mask Workshop held within the majestic walls of the Palazzo.
Embrace the opportunity to explore the art of mask decoration under the guidance of an expert artisan. This workshop provides all the materials you need – from vivid colors to sparkling glitters – to adorn a traditional Venetian Carnival mask. Your skilled craftsman instructor will introduce you to ancient techniques of mask decoration, allowing you to bring your creativity to life.
This hands-on experience not only teaches you the age-old traditions of Venetian mask-making but also lets you create a unique masterpiece. The mask you design and decorate will serve as a memorable souvenir, a tangible piece of Venetian culture that you can take home.
Embrace the opportunity to explore the art of mask decoration under the guidance of an expert artisan. This workshop provides all the materials you need – from vivid colors to sparkling glitters – to adorn a traditional Venetian Carnival mask. Your skilled craftsman instructor will introduce you to ancient techniques of mask decoration, allowing you to bring your creativity to life.
This hands-on experience not only teaches you the age-old traditions of Venetian mask-making but also lets you create a unique masterpiece. The mask you design and decorate will serve as a memorable souvenir, a tangible piece of Venetian culture that you can take home.
Included / Excluded
- Carnival mask workshop with a skilled artisan
- Colors and materials needed for the workshop
- The mask as a souvenir of the experience to take home
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food
- drinks
Meeting point
Start Location
Palazzo delle Prigioni, close to Doge Palace, Calle Seconda de la Fava, 4209, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants
- The tour could be bilingual
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
- No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
Know before you go
- Please, be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure
- This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
- Lugguages are not allowed
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
GetYourGuide traveler
Sep 20264.0
Die Führerin bei der Gondelfahrt sprach leider nur Englisch und Spanisch, obwohl wir deutsch gebucht hatten.
GetYourGuide traveler
Sep 20264.0
The guide was great but he spoke a bit too fast for us to understand sometimes
GetYourGuide traveler
Sep 20265.0
Tutto è andato bene, guida speciale bravissima, prezzo un pochino alto ma siamo stati molto contenti
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