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Venetian Mask Making Workshop

5(2 reviews)
Make a Venetian papier-mâché mask by using the original and ancient technique
2hrs
Beginner
What happens in this class?

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…

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Things to remember

The materials are simple and no tools are needed to make the mask other than the participants’ hands. This is the technique used 800 years ago.

Materials: Papier-mâché, Glue, Paintbrushes, Plaster Mould, Aprons for participants

Latest Reviews
5(2 reviews)
Matt - 10 December 2018
Wow! Great fun had here and was better than expected. Really friendly and pleasant host and relaxed location. Felt like being back at school and getting hands dirty with a fun interactive and fairly easy task. And I really liked the bit of history that went with it. Was enough for the purpose and made the making of the masks more interesting and humanised. Loved the class and can’t wait to go back for the second part to decorate them. Great fun! Thanks
Lee - 11 June 2018
Eloisa's class was great! She's really knowledgable about the history of Venetian masks, and really helpful when making them. Thank you!
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Age Requirement

18

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Reviews

Matt - 10 December 2018
Wow! Great fun had here and was better than expected. Really friendly and pleasant host and relaxed location. Felt like being back at school and getting hands dirty with a fun interactive and fairly easy task. And I really liked the bit of history that went with it. Was enough for the purpose and made the making of the masks more interesting and humanised. Loved the class and can’t wait to go back for the second part to decorate them. Great fun! Thanks
Lee - 11 June 2018
Eloisa's class was great! She's really knowledgable about the history of Venetian masks, and really helpful when making them. Thank you!