Top Veneto Painting Classes

Venetian masks have a long and storied history: during the republic’s heyday, they were used to conceal the identities of residents who engaged in decadent activities. In their masks, peasants and noblemen were equal. Make your own Venetian mask (yours to keep), adorned with sequins, ribbons, and other fineries, under the tutelage of a local artist. All materials are provided.

Take a course on mask-making from a local instructor in Venice, and learn about the history of this ancient tradition. See the traditional art of decorating a mask and see what goes into the preparation for the Venetian Carnival. Then create your own masterpiece to create a special memory from your time in Venice.

Bring home the ultimate souvenir of your Venetian sojourn—your own papier-mâché carnival mask, handmade to your own design. A local master artisan works with you and your small group to unleash your creativity, as well as sharing stories of craftsmanship and carnival. Work with a whirlwind of materials—not just paint, but feathers, glitter, and trimmings—to create something that’s truly and uniquely yours.

Head to one of the few remaining artisan mask studios still active in Venice for this mask-making workshop, a wonderful way to unleash your creativity—and craft a unique and expressive souvenir. Learn the history of Venetian masks and the artisans who make them, then paint and decorate your own mask using traditional techniques such as painting and gilding. Your tutor is on hand throughout to help realize your vision.

Don’t just snap pictures of Venice’s stunning scenery; interpret the sights of the Floating City in your own way during an outdoor painting class with a local artist. Rather than sitting inside, draw inspiration from what’s right in front of you as you set up your easel in a setting sure to stimulate your creativity.

Painting session in the vineyard with guided tasting of 4 Fasol Menin wines, let your creativity travel and paint from scratch! You don't need to know how to paint, just bring your imagination! The activity is not private, on site you will find everything you need to paint without worries.

We paint a glimpse of the city under the guidance and with useful advice of the instructor. We work in a small group of up to 6 people, we share pleasant moments of plein air painting. As a result, each participant will take home a watercolor painted with their own hands which will be a souvenir of the beautiful holiday in Verona.

Paint and sip fine Italian wine in a hidden Venetian atelier during a shared small-group evening in Venice. Painting materials and artist guidance are provided for an evening of creativity and conversation. Candlelit decor, vintage mirrors, and hand-crafted tables shape the atelier setting. Create your own canvas, share the experience with fellow guests, and take your finished painting home as a keepsake.

The Doge's Palace prison near St. Mark's Square is where Casanova was held before his famous escape—a specific and unusual piece of Venetian history that standard walking tours rarely cover. This experience combines a guided visit to the historic prison with a hands-on Carnival mask-making workshop led by a local artisan, with a completed mask to take home at the end.

This isn't just a painting class, and it isn't just a drink — it's Italy's aperitivo ritual told through a paintbrush. Over a relaxed 2 hours, you'll paint your own Aperol Spritz on canvas while sipping the real thing, and hear the story of a drink born right here in the Veneto. No artistic skill needed — just a taste for living Italy the way Italians do, and a hand-painted souvenir to prove you did.

Explore a unique part of Venice’s history and culture—and enjoy a hands-on art experience that few other visitors get to have—thanks to this small-group mask-making workshop. Make your own way to the centrally located artisan studio, and get ready to create your very own Venetian mask using papier-maché and other provided materials. As you craft, learn insider facts and stories about the city’s mask-making traditions that you wouldn’t otherwise encounter.

Venice is world famous for its Carnival celebrations, and the colorful Venetian carnival masks are both a time-honored local tradition and a popular souvenir. But why settle for buying a mask when you can make your own? During this hands-on workshop led by a local artist, experience the city’s legendary carnival preparations as you create your own custom-made Venetian mask.

Anyone can go to Venice and buy a handcrafted mask, but this private workshop lets you create your own keepsake to take home. Escape the tourist hordes in an intimate mask workshop in Venice’s authentic Cannaregio district. Learn about the history and traditional craftsmanship of Venetian masks from an experienced mask-maker. Choose two papier-mâché masks to decorate, with hands-on guidance from your teacher.