Top Barcelona Classes & Workshops

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!

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.

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.

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.

No dish is more authentically Spanish than paella, and this paella cooking class in Barcelona puts a trendy twist on a timeless dish. Learn to craft an authentic paella at the Paella Club under the guidance of an award-winning chef, and then enjoy your meal paired with Spanish wine and dessert.

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.

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.

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.

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.

JETSURF is a high-tech motorized surfboard designed and manufactured with carbon fiber material. The board has a propulsion motor that, like a hydrojet, propels the watercraft until it reaches 60 km / h.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

Rather than just eating paella, learn the secrets behind Spain’s most famous dish so that you can recreate at home during a cooking class led by a Michelin-starred chef. The perfect choice for food lovers and first-time visitors, this experience provides an introduction to Barcelona’s culinary heritage and culminates with a 5-course meal accompanied by wine and cava.

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

Barcelona is rich with the works of Gaudí, Catalonia's most famous architect. But you can only fully appreciate his works if you have an understanding the history of modernism. This small-group walking tour ensures that you have a richer experience of Barcelona's most-loved architect by introducing you to important concepts. Afterward you will try your hand at creating your own masterpiece in a mosaic-making 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.

In our group classes, students will develop language skills in an interactive group. The small classes allow for personalized attention from the professor in a relaxed and comfortable environment while students are completely immersed in the Spanish language

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!