Discovering the venetian mask making tradition, enjoy the experience and bring your own handmade mask at home!

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Venetian mask making, when it is done correctly, is not a trivial thing. The techniques are easy enough to explain, but the execution requires real craftsmanship and artistic vision. For this reason, our Venetian mask making course is based on a specific mask model: the bauta, which probably is the most recognizable of Venetian carnival masks. Its shape allows even beginners to attain satisfactory results. Participants will get a full immersive introduction to Venetian mask making in order to truly appreciate how a Venetian mask is made. As a result, the finished product of their own efforts always gives a real feeling of accomplishment. After a brief introduction, participants are invited to create their own mask in cartapesta, using a plaster (gesso) mould and our own special absorbent paper. Only traditional materials are used – no machines or power tools – in other words, exactly how a Venetian mask is made using authentic techniques. Once the mask is finished, the cartapesta (papier-mâché) must be allowed to dry for at least one day before participants can extract their bauta mask.

Meeting Type

Meet on location

Meeting Place

To be arranged in advance

Vendor

Destination Venice

Difficulty Level

Easy

Duration

2 hours

Price

From: $329.10 per person

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Italy, Venice, Mask Making Class Experience

Italy, Venice, Mask Making Class Experience

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