Eloisa will take you through the ancient technique of making Venetian papier-mâché masks.
After giving you an introduction on the historical use of masks in Venice, Eloisa will teach you how to make a mask from scratch by using a plaster mould, wool paper and your hands only. You’ll be able to pick up the papier-mâché mask you made during the following week (it needs at least 48h drying time).
Your tutor for this session is Eloisa Belloni, a Venetian mask making artisan with many years of experience. She learnt how to make them at…