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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Ordering paella in Barcelona’s restaurants won’t give you the same insight as learning to cook this classic dish from a local expert. Book this private Barcelona cooking class, and discover the art behind paella as your host guides you through each step in his own professional-grade kitchen. Finish by savoring your paella with drinks in his 18th-century-style dining room. A choice of departures is available to fit your schedule.

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.

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.

After teaching in studios for many years, having my own space to teach in has been a dream come true. I have been able create an environment which is an expression of the values I hold in yoga. Bringing people together to take time to breath, move and meditate with music is a very special experience for me and I am honoured and lucky to have the opportunity to do this. ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME HERE! I am experienced in teaching begginers to more seasoned Yogis! I have created a sanctuary on my terrace, a pocket of tranquility high above the streets of central Barcelona. With epic views to the mountains of Barcelona on your left and the roof tops of El Borne on your right. The terrace is shaded, airy, secluded, and surrounded by plants. A pocket of tranquility high above the streets of central Barcelona. We also have the option to practise inside if desired. I am so excited to share this with clients that come to share a practise with me.

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.

Learn to make Spanish tapas, traditional paella, and sangria with a Barcelona chef, then share a hearty dinner of classic local cuisine that you've made yourself. All great Spanish food starts with super fresh ingredients, and you begin this cooking class with a guided trip through La Boqueria market before heading to a professional teaching kitchen. This hands-on Spanish cooking class includes snacks, drinks, and dinner, and you finish the night with recipes to take back to your home kitchen.

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.

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 entire class will take place inside our venue, a place where foodie travelers meet. Decorated in a cozy yet modern style, people from all over find common ground here and experience first hand all the best that Spanish culture has to offer. Welcome to a truly breathtaking setting, thought out to merge the fields of cocktails, food, music and art! Our Speakeasy cocktail class and tapas tasting has the purpose of inviting you into the complex and intriguing world of mixology, with this class you will learn the basics of cocktail making with different twist that are sure to impress all!

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.