Ca' Macana
Ca' Macana
4.5
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
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Buy your mask for the next Venetian festival at this shop, which specializes in the traditional Commedia dell'arte, as well as Venetian styles.
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Neighbourhood: Dorsoduro / Accademia
Artsy is the defining mood of this neighbourhood with street artists, students, painters, sculptors, restorers, curators, historians, collectors, heirs and heiresses rubbing elbows. Peggy Guggenheim's collection, now a museum, lures chic locals for evening art aperitifs. Traditionalists and visionaries cocoon in bohemian luxury. La Salute basilica buttresses the neighbourhood to the east. Gondolas bob in the morning light. The Accademia Bridge crosses the Grand Canal. A back street doubles as basketball court. Palaces house residents, or like Ca' Foscari a university, or a museum like Ca’ Rezzonico that attracts Venetians for concerts. Dorsoduro reveals its industrial roots too, in buildings converted to house university departments or exhibitions. Campo Santa Margherita bursts with youthful energy from local students. Foot traffic bustles to and from Piazzale Roma and Santa Lucia train station. Evening commuters pause for an aperitivo. Neighbours exchange confidants in a campo (square) on their way to market.
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Jaime P
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
The masks were absolutely beautiful-there is NO doubt about that. But the woman teaching the class really seemed like she hated children. My kids were so excited for this class and the first thing they said when it was over was “jeez. That lady hated us” It would have been a much better experience if they had someone who actually enjoyed working with children leading the class. From the second they walked in she barked orders at them, explained barely anything, didn’t introduce herself or explain why mask making was special to Venice, etc. They left with cool masks, but a sub par experience.
Written 23 August 2024
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CanadianMomma
London, Canada231 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Fantastic little chain of mask shops, I believe 3 in total. Service was great and staff very helpful picking out genuine hand made masks for our children.
Be sure to seek out one of these stores because the quality of the masks is so good compared to many of the cheap stands and stores you see throughout Venice.
Be sure to seek out one of these stores because the quality of the masks is so good compared to many of the cheap stands and stores you see throughout Venice.
Written 6 September 2023
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AlmostFamousNC
Raleigh, NC156 contributions
July 2024 • Family
This is a skip. I was just there with my 3 kids….and the instructor was so very unkind. She barked at us non-stop. We were all scared to move. I don’t know if it was because it was the end of the day, or because I had young children. When we left 2 of my 3 girls cried. An hour was not enough to complete these mask, especially since different groups come in the entire time and the instructor stops and goes over and gets them set up and shows them the process. Barking 10 more minutes, 5 more minutes was so unpleasant. Several of us messed up our mask at the end because we were trying to finish quickly. We had just started decorating our mask when we were told 10 minutes left. We’ve been in Italy for 3 weeks and done various cooking classes and other classes, and this was by far the worst experience we’ve had. I’d look for a different location that allows more than 1 hour for the entire process (especially with children).
Written 11 July 2024
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bahgwan
Cotati, CA26 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Great shop for authentic handmade Venetian masks. We were looking for souvenirs of Venice and this shop did not disappoint. Stay away from the Chinese made and fake masks sold in shops around saint Marc’s and the realito bridge. These are the real thing. This is a shop is in a quiet part of town. Definitely worth a trip.
Written 29 July 2023
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MizzouCrew
Lamar, MO36 contributions
Mar 2020
We recently took a mother-daughter trip to Venice, Italy. Our daughters were all between the ages of 14-16. Looking to break up the museum experience, we decided to have our daughters do the ABC's course at Ca' Macana. This experience was the highlight of the trip. Our teacher was Florita (sp?) and she was so incredibly patient with our girls. I know this is somewhat of an expensive activity but it was worth every cent. Although the course generally takes about an hour, we were there for nearly two hours. We never felt rushed and Florita pulled out all the stops for our girls. The finished product was amazing and each of our daughters said that it was their favorite activity of our trip! I highly recommend Ca' Macana. They can make an artist out of anyone!! :)
Written 16 March 2020
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Thank you Mizzou Crew for taking part in the workshop. We are glad you enjoyed this activity and we look forward to welcoming you again at Ca'Macana! All the best :)
Written 6 April 2020
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Menzimoo
2 contributions
May 2024 • Family
We took part in the ABC workshop as a family. The workshop was fun but it was very rushed and you felt under pressure the whole time to hurry up. However, we were pleased we took part on the course and had fun designing the masks. Would suggest you go along having an idea of a design for the mask.
Written 22 May 2024
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Ariela P
New York City, NY29 contributions
Apr 2022
we booked a private paint your own mask with kids! It was fun. it was entertaining
and educational! because they tell you the story behind the masks.
Kids loved and adults also. I will hang our masks at home
grazia mile
and educational! because they tell you the story behind the masks.
Kids loved and adults also. I will hang our masks at home
grazia mile
Written 25 April 2022
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Dear Ariela,
we are happy you enjoyed the workshop and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it is very much appreciated.
Enjoy the masks!!
Written 8 May 2022
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khilfi
New York City, NY21 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Best place for authentic Venetian masks. Selection is great and quality is superb. They have something for everyone. Haven’t tried the classes yet, but they seem really fun. A must see.
Written 5 March 2023
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nataliastyle
Canada40 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
Cà Macana has a few locations in Venice, where you can even decorate your own papier mache mask to your liking. The company designed masks for Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut, and have very reasonable prices for authentic work. You're also allowed to take pictures in the masks (most stores forbid it) so it's a fun shopping destination. You can also decorate your own mask... when I return to Venice, I'm definitely going to do it! There’s even an online shop if you’re looking to decorate your place or for a costume ball.
My biggest tip for purchasing a mask is to shop around. My boyfriend picked up the first one he saw at Leon d’Oro near the Ponte di Rialto, and ended up finding the same one at Cà Macana for half the price! As long as you fall in love with an artisan’s work. It’s easy to spot the difference between a mass-produced imported product from an authentic Venetian mask. Look for irregularities in the underside and decoration, and make sure that your mask looks unique from other similar models in the shop- it should be one of a kind!
My biggest tip for purchasing a mask is to shop around. My boyfriend picked up the first one he saw at Leon d’Oro near the Ponte di Rialto, and ended up finding the same one at Cà Macana for half the price! As long as you fall in love with an artisan’s work. It’s easy to spot the difference between a mass-produced imported product from an authentic Venetian mask. Look for irregularities in the underside and decoration, and make sure that your mask looks unique from other similar models in the shop- it should be one of a kind!
Written 2 October 2012
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Safari20099
Los Angeles, CA1 contribution
This mask shop has something for everyone, and more to the point when you are in Venice-at every price. Starting around 19 euros and going up to 120+, there are masks covering every inch of space in the workshop I visited in Dorsoduro, and if you can't find something there visit the larger workshops around the city. The staff was helpful, letting me spend way too long deciding what I wanted without making me feel burdensome, and carefully packing my purchases for the trip home. The stuff here is far better than the by-comparison unoriginal and cheap looking tat available in the Piazza San Marco. Tip-if you by a rolling venice card don't forget to show it for a 10% discount.
Written 21 February 2005
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Александра Леонова
Moscow, Russia
Здравствуйте!
Оставили запрос 14.02.2020 на бронирование мастер класса у вас на сайте, но не получили обратную связь.
Written 17 February 2020
Александра Леонова
Moscow, Russia
Здравствуйте!
Оставили запрос 14.02.2020 на бронирование мастер класса у вас на сайте, но не получили обратную связь.
Written 17 February 2020
Buongiorno Lenova,
ci scusi per la lentezza nel risponderle. Siamo oberati di lavoro con il carnevale.
Entro sera le risponderemo sicuramente.
Cordiali saluti,
Il team di Ca' Macana
Written 19 February 2020
Virgilio S
Denver, Colorado
I saw your website, all good except No prices :( why we have to send a form for prices? Will be nice to have clear information at front.
Written 5 February 2020
Hello Virgilio,
thank you for your message.
Because in this way we can send you our complete price list with a broader explanation of all the options we offer.
For this reason, for this and any other questions, we suggest you write us an email or use the contact form you find on our website.
Best regards,
Davide Belloni
Written 5 February 2020
Would it be strange for myself and my partner (two 36 year olds) to attend the walk in mask making session? I see that a lot of children attend! We would love to make a mask but can’t afford the 2 hour session. Thanks
Written 29 September 2019
When we were there with our daughter there were adults in the class too. You might find your the only ones on the day you go but I wouldn’t worry. They treated the adults and children the same and offered lots of help and advice. The staff are very friendly and helpful so if you could have a chat with them beforehand if your at all unsure.
Written 30 September 2019
Ola! Quero participar de uma oficina, como faco? Gracie
Written 6 August 2019
Ola Fatima,
please check out our website and fulfill the form or write us an email.
Gracias!
Written 8 August 2019
SmartyPantsWander - my family are headed to Venice in Oct, how do we get in contact with Ca'Macana to set an appointment?
Written 1 August 2019
We dropped in to one of the shops and bought a ticket on the day
Written 4 September 2019
Hi- Do you accept walk ins? Or do you need to have a reservation in order to create a mask?
Written 19 June 2019
Hello Rachel,
we do accept walk-in according to the entrance time: from Monday to Saturday 10 - 12:30 and 14:30 -17:30 during the summer season and 10:00 - 11:30 and 14:30-15:30 during winter time.
Best regards,
Davide Belloni
Written 19 June 2019
Hello, my family (twin 4 year olds, and husband) and me will be in Venice for my birthday in June. This looks like something we could all enjoy together! I can't find any prices on your website - could you advise about the cost?
(I can't seem to include my email address to this message)
Written 24 May 2018
Hello Carmen,
the cost depends on the kind of course you would like to take.
Please send us a regular email or use one of the contact forms on our website and we will immediately send you the complete price list with detailed descriptions of our courses!
Kind regards,
Davide Belloni
Written 24 May 2018
Hi could I book for the 28th February 2019 2 adults and 1 child of 13 years ,and what would the cost be please .
Thank you Andrew
Written 20 May 2018
Hello Andrew,
please send us a regular email through our website and we will reply immediately.
Kind regards,
Davide Belloni
Written 23 May 2018
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