Top Barcelona Classes & Workshops

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.

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!

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.

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.

Barcelona is believed be the European capital of Argentinian tango. So, when you visit Barcelona, treat yourself to a rooftop lesson with a professional Argentinian tango dancer and learn the moves from the best. As you dance into the evening, you’ll see the sun set over the Gothic Quarter, and then finish up with drinks and snacks. No experience is needed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Become more acquainted with Spain’s Penedes region on this cava-and-wine-tasting tour that sets off from Barcelona. Visit a winery which has been cultivating vines for more than 2,000 years, and travel through its vineyards on a 4x4 Jeep. Hear from a viticulturist who can explain the nitty-gritty of wine production. Plus, during your tour, get the opportunity to taste wines and cava, and indulge in a variety of tapas dishes.

Learn to prepare some of the classic dishes of Spain and Catalonia during a half-day cooking class in Barcelona. Your cooking class can start with a market tour and takes place with a professional chef who teaches you to prepare favorites such as seafood paella. Learn the history of tapas, sample a variety of tapas, and enjoy the delicious lunch that you helped to create, accompanied by unlimited wine, beer, or soft drinks. Upgrade to begin with a fascinating tour of La Boqueria, one of Spain’s most important food markets.

Sangria, the world-famous Spanish drink that is drunk 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 newfound 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 workshop can be booked privately, please contact me!***

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.

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.

Swap the tourist restaurants for an evening of immersion in authentic Spanish culinary traditions. This small-group (no more than 14 people) gourmet experience takes you to Barcelona's Born quarter for an entertaining and educational tapas making and tasting experience, which includes pairings with a selection of fine wines, cava, and sangria.

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.

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!

When it comes to cooking, books and videos are no substitute for learning from a local. Bring home recipes to remember when you book this small-group cooking class. Prepare a 4-dish lunch or dinner, with a paella main (vegetarian and vegan options available on request), then enjoy it with local wine. Nibble on local snacks as you learn the basics, and hear about history, culture and traditions too.

Get more from a cooking class in Barcelona, and visit La Boqueria market with a chef to shop for fresh ingredients and meet local traders. With your produce bought, you’ll head in the direction of Las Ramblas to cook up a 4-course paella meal, before you eat your creations with your chef and group. Wine is included, and the menu can be adapted to most dietary needs.

Learn to make two Spanish specialties—paella and sangria—in this lively Catalan cooking class. From preparing food in a professional kitchen to enjoying your meal in a classically decorated Catalan dining room, this class combines modern and historic qualities to create a well-rounded experience. To top it off, participants have the opportunity to create a traditional Catalan dessert.

We proudly presents this new adventures sport called Efoiling, which will make you fly above the water at daunting speeds. A eFoil is a surfboard with an electrically powered propeller just above the wing of the hydrofoil. This moves the board through any water. Wind or waves are not necessary. The eFoil is powered by a silent electric motor and has a rechargeable battery. You control it by a handheld wireless remote that is connected to the eFoil board via Bluetooth. This makes the eFoil world’s smallest personal motorized watercraft. The complete experience lasts around 45 minutes of which we make sure you have 30 minutes of actively eFoiling in the water per person.

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.