The best leisure activity for tour operators -
Make Venetian masks in a real master workshop in Venice

The mask-making workshop for large groups gives participants something more than simple entertainment. This course lasts a maximum of two and a half hours and is held in one of our two workshops, conveniently located in Venice city centre. Firstly, participants are given information about the history and use of Venetian masks. We will highlight the unique meaning and use of masks for Venetians in the past centuries.

During the second part of the workshop, participants will experience the hands-on part. Participants are presented with professional and original decorative techniques to paint their masks. Our expert teachers will show these techniques step by step so that they will be easy to reproduce.
At the end of the workshop, participants are often surprised by their artistic accomplishments.

We are extremely attentive to the needs of our clients and we always make sure we meet their requests (e.i time restrictions, content variation…).
Tour operators who engage with our Venetian Masks Decorating course receive positive feedback from their customers.

Course structure - theoretical introduction (25 - 30 minutes)

1. Explanation of how to make an authentic Venetian mask with the original technique.

We show the
necessary
materials and
a model in all
stages of its creation, from the clay sculpture to the finished mask.
All masks used by participants for decoration are hand-made using this method.

2. Explanation of the use of masks in Venice.

We present the most significant Venetian masks: the "Bautta" and the "Moretta".
We wear the costume of the Bauta in front of the participants, as it appears in the ancient paintings. We also show a real Moretta and explain the use and meaning of these masks.

We show a selection of historical images, where participants can see the Bauta and the Moretta "in action". This helps demonstrate the importance of Venetian masks in social life at the time of the Venetian Republic, even beyond the Carnival.

3. Description of decorative techniques

Relying on many examples hanging from the walls, we explain the 12 decorative techniques participants can choose from.

Course structure - Hands-on part (2 hours):

1. Participants choose their mask and decorative approach.

There are over 60 models of Venetian masks to choose from including traditional masks,
fantasy masks, masks for men or women, children or adults, etc. All Venetian masks used
handmade in papier-mâché

2. Each person decorates their mask with a technique of their choice

This is the creative part. Acrylic paint is used along with different waxes.
Metallic colours like gold, silver, and copper are added for the finishing touches.
The course structure allows us to follow and help each participant, even in a large group.

3. End of course

At the end of the course, the masks are dry and participants can take home their own carefully packed personalized mask.

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