In Venice, mask wearing is deeply rooted in local history and a symbol of the city. Two of the greatest kid-friendly mask ateliers are just a stroll from St Mark’s Square. In two hours you and your children will enjoy a private Venetian Mask painting lesson and take back home your own creation. A mask painted by your kids will be the perfect gift for Grandma and Grandpa! The class starts with a brief history lesson where the instructor explains how masks are made and the role they played in Venetian history. After, you can choose two masks to paint from a wide array of shapes and sizes and the technique you prefer, while the design is based on pure imagination.
Classic Venice
The very famous St. Mark’s Square has been the scene of some of the most important religious and political activities as well as the centre of the venetian social life. Find a spot in the middle of the piazza and look beack towards the Ala Napoleonica featuring the...