CA' MACANA'S SPECIAL EVENTS FOR "CARNEVALE della CULTURA" 2025
FromFebruary 15 to March 4, we are opening our workshop doors for a series of free talks in which we will unveil the secrets ofVenetian masksand the fascinating history behind them. Check the language of the various dates and reserve your placefor free!
In addition, join us onFebruary 22 and March 1for aspecial double event (in Italian only)in collaboration with historianGiovanni Della Mora. He will take you on a journey through the most captivating chapters ofCasanova’s adventurous life—from his rebellious youth to his final years, which coincided with the fall of the centuries-old Republic of Venice.Book your place for free!
FREE REGISTRATION - Choose your language and reserve for free!
Event A - from 15 February to 4 March 2025
"VENICE, A TALE OF MASKS" (in English, Italian, and French)
Have you ever wondered why Venetians wore masks for more than six months a year? Or how real Venetian masks are made? And how come that not even the plague could stop the Carnival?
Step into the magic of Venetian Carnival Traditions, Masks and the Art of Mask-Making and join us in our workshop for an immersive journey into the lost traditions of Venetian Carnival and the ancient art of mask-making.
Discover the history, use, and craftsmanship behind these iconic masks, and watch as our artisans bring them to life using time-honoured techniques. Get a rare behind-the-scenes look at our work and uncover what makes each mask truly unique.
PRACTICAL INFO:
VENUE:Dorsoduro 3215, Venice LANGUAGES: Italian, English, French (alternating days, check the calendar) MAX PARTECIPANTS: 45 per session DURATION:1 hour
Event B:onlyon Feb 22nd and Mar 3rd at 5 pm.
"GIACOMO CASANOVA: A VENETIAN WITNESS TO HIS TIME" (in Italian)
Libertine, gambler, scientist, writer—Giacomo Casanova was all this and more. Born in Venice, he travelled through the great cities and courts of 18th-century Europe, leaving behind an extraordinary account of his time.
Historian Giovanni Della Mora will take you through the most fascinating chapters of Casanova’s adventurous life—from his rebellious youth to his final years, which coincided with the fall of the centuries-old Republic of Venice.
Following the talk, themaster artisans of Ca’ Macanawill give a live demonstration of the traditional techniques used to create authenticVenetian masks.
PRACTICAL INFO:
VENUE: Ca’ Macana Workshop, Dorsoduro 3170, Venice LANGUAGES: Italian only MAX PARTECIPANTS:70 per session DURATION:90 minutes
- FREE EVENTS UPON RESERVATION -
A unique opportunity to experience history, culture, and craftsmanship in the heart of Venice!
Choose your language and reserve your place for free!
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