Top Barcelona Classes & Workshops

Nominated in 2019 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn secrets from behind the bar at a cocktail class in Barcelona that kicks off with a glass of cava—the sparkling wine is made in vineyards just beyond city limits. You'll shake, stir, and sip your way through a series of four cocktails accompanied by tapas, then leave with flavorful cocktail recipes that you can recreate at home.

Sangria, the world famous Spanish drink that is drank all year round! Perfect for all occasions! Learn why it has been around for centuries, make 2 delicious sangrias, the original and modern day. Then I press your friends with your new found knowledge at your next party! You will learn each step involved in this interactive sangria workshop. We will be using locally sourced fresh ingredients. Accompanying the sangria will be delicious traditional tapas.

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.

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.

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.

This yoga class is the perfect way to enjoy some relaxation in the busy city while also taking in the sites of the beautiful seaside. While the sounds of the waves surround you, we will practice a gentle vinyasa flow designed to leave you feeling relaxed and ready to go with a clear mind.

Have you always wanted to try the champagne/samurai sword party trick? Learn how to do it, Barcelona-style, with a machete and a bottle of fine cava! Here's what we'll do: -A Brief History of Champagne Sabrage (Modern day Cava Sabering!) -Technique on cava sabering, safety controls etc. -Live demonstration with a glass or two of cava for each participant -Each participant is shown what to do and each sabers a bottle of cava -After-sabering speakeasy where we drink what we didn't spill, with nibbles. *NOTE: This class is scheduled on alternating days with my other experience; Class in a Glass. It may be possible to schedule in a Sabrage class if the other class is not booked. So please contact me to ask if a different date is possible. Thanks!

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.

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!

We will meet in a milonga (typical place where you dance and listen to tango). Every night, Madrid dresses in a different tango from the city and we will discover one of these places! I will tell you secrets and history of the Argentine tango to understand how its depth, what are the codes to relate and feel the magic that is generated with the connection of the tango hug and its music. You will experience an honest and authentic encounter, a unique sensation, very different from any other dance and another way of approaching another person or your partner. You will live the emotion of a very special ritual and you will realize, if you really want to learn to dance and be part of that lifestyle, of this dance and in that particular way of relating. You will discover tango from within, as if you were in Buenos Aires and you were a "milonguero" more, why tango has been alive for more than 2 centuries and continues to make people from all continents fall in love.

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.

Mix up your Barcelona trip with something unexpected thanks to this 3-hour Cava-making workshop. Journey to a local winery, complete with a charming onsite farmhouse, as you learn the origins of this iconic Spanish sparkling wine. You’ll sample three varieties during a tasting session. After selecting your favorite vintage, you’ll get to pour, label and cork a bottle of your very own, creating the perfect souvenir. Your tasting and all entrance fees are included.

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.

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

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.

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.

Discover the Bacardi brand history, explore its production process, taste the legendary BACARDÍ cocktails and even create your own cocktail with our Bartenders! From Mojito to Cuba Libre...we are a UNIQUE place where we mix culture and fun!

This cooking class and market tour are our most popular offering. Together, the tour and the class take approximately four hours. The tour starts with accompanying our chefs to the world famous La Boqueria market, located nearby. During this 'behind the scenes' guided tour, you will meet many vendors, some of whom have been there for generations. You will learn about locally grown products and participate in the selection of ingredients that will be used later in the cooking class. Upon returning to our kitchen, you will begin preparing the four course menu. All our classes are designed for every skill level and are taught by professionally trained bilingual chefs. The classes provide a fun, social, hands-on experience, where you will be participating in the preparation of the various dishes under the thoughtful guidance of our chef instructors. Unlimited wines are included. All our menus can be adapted to accommodate any food restriction you may have, vegan included.