Top Barcelona Art & Culture Classes

Awarded in 2019 and 2020 as TOP10 Worldwide Experiences. During this very unique workshop all guests will stitch their own Catalan Espadrilles, which they will keep as the most special souvenir of their trip. Our guests become artisans for 90 minutes. All guests will meet at a real espadrilles workshop, in the emblematic Gothic Quarter, surrounded by a whole universe of tradition and history. Two artisans will lead the workshop, and will show and assist on not only how to make the espadrilles, but also how to wear them in different traditional ways according to Catalan culture. It is local, unique, special, fun and something that only an insider could get. Be prepared to be amazed, captivated and surprised by the owners, they are fun, engaging and they know all that is to know about espadrilles.

Be inspired by Antoni Gaudí with a fun and family-friendly mosaic workshop in Barcelona. Discover the Art Nouveau mosaic technique of ‘trencadis’ that the famed architect pioneered, using shards of glass or ceramic and grouting to create a totally unique, abstract image. Learn where to see this distinctive art form all around Barcelona, and then create your own masterpiece like a mirror, photo frame or coaster. Harness your creative powers and take home a fantastic handmade memento of your Barcelona vacation!

Whether your artistic experience is limited to stick figures or you’re the next Picasso, you're sure to enjoy a three-hour painting class in Barcelona.  Paints, a canvas, and all other materials are conveniently included. The entire group will create the same themed painting, but it’s up to you to make it your own.  Enjoy complimentary Spanish snacks and purchase beer or wine for just 1 euro a glass.

Indulge your creative side while on vacation in Barcelona as you craft your own unique souvenir. Learn the art of mosaic making with expert tuition from local designer Martin Brown, then put your newfound skills into practice as you design your own mosaic masterpiece! Best of all: with a choice of private or small-group classes, and full instruction provided, these classes are suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.

This LivTalk is On-demand, meaning it is available and ready when you are! You will get a comprehensive overview of just how gifted this artist really is, even form a very early age and how his childhood and youth experiences influenced him throughout his entire life. Helena will share some anecdotes such as how he was brought back to life by cigarette smoke the day he was born, how much he enjoyed discovering the bohemian life in Barcelona with his older colleagues at the art school of the city and the incident that marked the beginning of his Blue Period and definitive departure to Paris. This 45 minute LivTalk recording will give you an overview of Picasso’s life and artwork with our expert guide Helena in Barcelona, whose passion about the genius of Picasso will shine through in this episode dedicated to the man and his works.

Luis and his wife Kathe are the founders and artisans of HANDMADE BARCELONA®, an ethical brand of handmade traditional shoes from Cataluña, Spain. They have been making shoes for many years in their family-owned factories in Spain. They have been hosting a very successful experience teaching travelers how to stitch traditional Catalan espadrilles for a long time. This unique experience has brought them many good reviews in 2019 as a must-do in Barcelona and it is within the 10% Top Experiences Worldwide. They are not only experts when it comes to espadrilles, but they're also fun and entertaining with their anecdotes and insider stories. This online edition transports you to their workshop in Barcelona and it includes the pair of shoes shipped to your home. It is unique, difficult to get anywhere else, full of insiders knowledge and fun.

Relax over a glass of wine and take a break from the bustle of the city with this wine and painting class in Barcelona. You don’t need to be an artist to participate—an art teacher helps you every step of the way. Or, take the reins and express yourself using provided materials. Take home your painting at the end of the class for a DIY souvenir.

Be inspired by famed architect Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona. This 4-hour mosaic workshop teaches you a technique known as Trencadis. This wonderful technique can be seen all around the city. You have the option to create shards of glass, ceramic and grouting. Create a unique and colorful piece of artwork to take home. Have fun on this creative outing with family or friends.

Make your own Guadi-inspired mosaic with this Barcelona art class. The kid-friendly class was designed for two children ages three and up, plus two adults. Choose from a selection of designs like photo frames, boxes, or animals, and follow the guidance of an award-winning artist to choose your colors and make your design. Take it home after the class as a souvenir.

All together make a mosaic like Gaudi did. it will be your best regard from Barcelona. Your teacher was born inBarcelona. She is a Mosaic restorer and she is the only one that have an official BCN universitary Master to do this workshop

The workshop we carry out is a unique experience that takes place in the Born neighborhood. A medieval historical environment, where the interior of the buildings and the atmosphere of the streets transports us to another era. It is the best environment to carry out any activity.

Since you’re spending more time at home than ever, spruce up your own space with help from a Barcelona local who’s also an interior designer. This Withlocals live virtual experience goes over Spanish home-decorating trends, and gives you tips on how to create your own dream space. Plus, since this is a live, interactive experience, you can always stop and ask questions during your virtual session.

Great opportunity to meet with like minded travelers, share some similar interests, culture, make friends and to practice your salsa moves. We will take you to the most popular salsa venue in town.

In Barcelona I organize sketching workshops for tourists. We are sketching the architectural landmarks including such a complex building as Sagrada Familia. Most of my students have zero o close to zero drawing skills, but all of them create lovely looking sketches starting from the first lesson. The secret is in step-by-step instructions, live demonstration and some tricks and hints explained in the process. I will help you to understand and concentrate on what is really necessary to make a good landscape sketch. So I invite you to try pencil sketching with my guidance and help.

Our instructors are born in Spain and are native Spanish speakers. They combine their teacher skills with their knowledge of the Spanish culture and gastronomy. The workshop consists of a theoretical and a practical part wherein travelers will get to know the local food culture and be able to try it themselves.

Having a good time with friends and enjoying life is the essence of our Spanish culture. Come to our school and meet local people with whom you can then go out to salsa clubs and have a great time.

A huge part of a country's culture is the LANGUAGE! What better way to gain insight on life in Spain than by being an active participant and learning Spanish. Mixing travel and education is growing because learning a language allows you to feel closer to a community and widens the opportunities of people we can communicate with.

Paint a picture and discover the artist inside. Meet new people or yourself, in a pleasant and fun environment while painting a picture. Welcome to the world of art.

The sensual bachata has been developed especially in Barcelona and it could be said that it is the fashionable dance of recent years. Dancing bachata is an incredible experience and you cannot miss this experience if you are in Barcelona. Also, with the dance, you will meet a lot of new people. You'll love it!

The Group Course - 30 Lessons is our most intensive group course, perfect for students who want to have extra time in a group setting to practice their language skills. Students will participate in the regular groups of Intensive Spanish 20, but have an additional 2 hours of class each day for extra class time. Students will meet students of different ages and nationalities in their classes and have a fully immersive Spanish language learning experience!

My partner Jorge and I are professional tango dancers from Argentina and have been living in Barcelona for over 20 years. We've been sharing our passion for 30 years, first in Buenos Aires and now in Barcelona. We also taught Tango in the United States and all around Europe. Now, we have our tango school in Barcelona and travel around the world sharing our dance. In addition to Tango, we're also trained in ballet, modern dance, jazz (and martial arts!). Dancing keeps us healthy and happy. We’d love to share the way we feel ‘tango’ with you and how it can change your days!

You spend more time at home than ever, so why not join forces with interior designer our host to determine how you can redesign it to be the best for you? Start living in your dream space Make your living space truly unique Get expert tips on how to spruce up your place! Find out how locals in Barcelona design their homes Connect over your design passion with a local Completely Home-based experience with the locals You can join this experience from home

The workshops are taught by Leo Altamirano, representing Spain in the World award brush & Sponge category of the World Body Painting Festival 2019 and 2021

A modern way to know your best colors! You won't receive any summer/winter classifications, just the scientific examinations, and results. 330 types of colors.

Do not miss this unique opportunity to learn to make portraits with large format cameras. We will also reveal the film and make copies on photographic paper. Everything as in the last century!

Our photography tours have been designed to guide you through the most photogenic locations in the city, often away from the typical tourist trails, while at the same time aiding you in perfecting your photographic skills. Our aim is to help you create a work of art, rather than just taking snapshots on the “program” mode of your camera. These tours are an excellent way of combining a visit through the wonders of Barcelona. Apart from learning how to navigate quickly around modern DSLR and mirror-less cameras, we will show you how to use your inner eye to create images to be proud of. We will go over various techniques to capture images using light, composition, perspective, selective focus, shadows & highlights and other methods! The tour is of benefit to semi-professional photographers as well as beginners and advanced amateurs. All of our tours are for individuals, couples and small groups as we believe this makes for a more productive and enjoyable experience.

Private classes are tailored to meet the needs and goals of each student. Students are able to customize both the intensity and the schedule of the course, as well as the learning outcomes of each lesson. Students with specific learning goals excel with private lessons as the content can be customized within our general curriculum.

Team building Event for groups and companies: Create the logo of your company in Antoni Gaudís mosaic tecnique "El TRENCADIS" The price is for a group of 15 participants. Every workshop will be customized to meet the requirements of your company and/ or department. Sharing the experience of working together on a large mosaic piece such as a company logo will enhance group motivation, communication and collaboration in an original, creative and innovative way.  Awards:  Diploma accredited for Excellence "Mestre Artesà divulgatiu (Master craftsman diploma)  in the work and divulgation of this Art, awarded by the President of the Generalitat de Catalunya at the Palau de la Generalitat in Barcelona to the owner , Angelika Heinbach of MOSAICCOS.

For 90 minutes we will open our senses, starting with a small tasting of traditional sausages accompanied by a drink, then we will have the privilege of living flamenco in the most intimate and pure way you can know. We are a flamenco group that we have been dedicated to for more than seven years, singing, playing and dancing. In our trajectory we have gone through important tablaos: City Hall, Palau Dalmases, Poliorama, National Theater ... We want to share in an intimate place something as racial as flamenco is. We will create a magical environment in which emotions are protagonists.