Make Authentic Espadrilles in Barcelona
Description
Barcelona's #1 Espadrilles Experience! Explore the history of the traditional Catalan Espadrilles, stitch your own pair and take it home as the most amazing souvenir. Reviewed as a once-in-a-lifetime experience by more than 10,000 guests. Awarded Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice in 2021 & 2023. A must-do in Barcelona according to BuzzFeed, The New York Times & many more. We will meet at our workshop filled with materials, tools and finished products. This is where you will become an insider on the history of this humble people's shoe that evolved into a major fashion trend. Together with master artisans you will craft your own pair of Espadrilles. Out of different combinations, you will chose the size of the base, the stitching style and the color and type of the laces, you will learn the different ways to lace them up! At the end, you will feel like a true artisan. You'll get a wearable memory of Barcelona hardly available to visitors and a really cool story to tell.
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Itinerary
First we will meet at the Entrance Hall where we will have a some drinks while you learn about the humble origins of this show that today is considered a luxury item in the fashion world.
Then we will learn about the different traditional materials and we will choose the different colors, sizes and styles.
Once ready, we are going to sit down on the Workshop tables and we will make our own traditional espadrilles, and then learn the different ways to lace them up.
To finish our lovely experience we will open a bottle of cava, dance, take pictures with our new shoes and have fun! After all of this, each guest will leave with their own creation and with a really cool story to tell to friends, something that is hardly available to the visitors, not even locals. A wearable memory of Spain.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(175)
This was such a fun experience! I was the only one in the class and they really made it special. Such a cool way to make a true Barcelona souvenir.
This was a fun and interesting experience. The women who ran the class were knowledgeable, friendly, and very patient. I would highly recommend this to all!
Something else. It’s fun, in the end you have something you’ll actually use, the time frame is long enough to get something decent done, but also not so long that an entire day goes for it. The price is reasonable. However, it should not be higher
This was one the best parts of our trip and a great family activity! The espadrilles are perfect. The staff and teacher are so patient. Great memory and moments!
This was the ABSOLUTE best activity I have ever done anywhere. Pilu and Jordi (sorry if spelled their names wrong) were thoroughly entertaining and hospitable. They explained the history of the espadrille while they guided the small group in how to decorate them ourselves. Refreshments were provided which was also wonderful. The shop also had beautiful hand made espadrilles and hand painted boots & sneakers. I enjoyed this activity so much, I’d love to come back again with friends. Recommend highly!! Thanks Pilu & Jordi!
We had booked a walking of old Barcelona and passed by Handmade Barcelona, a wonderful shop in the old town. I wanted a pair of authentic espadrilles, which are hard to find in Toronto, where I live. Our guide told us that I could book a workshop to make a pair - I was in! I don't do crafts - I don't knit, or crochet or quilt - and the workshop leaders were so kind and supportive. You don't actually make your espadrilles from scratch - whew! - you choose the pair you want and then you decorate them, all the while learning the history of the shoes, which was fascinating. Did you know the raffia looking trim around the soles is made from dried grass? Neither did I! Such a terrific experience - complete with a glass of champagne!
I’ve never heard about the Espadrille shoes let alone a workshop. After today’s experience, it is a must do! Stephanie and Pilu were great host. My wife and I had a wonderful time learning about the shoes and building our own shoes. My and and I can say we are proud owners of our own Espadrille shoes. Bravo!!! Great jobs and great hosts. Thank you!!!!
Lovely workshop and fun... except that my bag went missing during it. The shop is closed during the workshop so I didn't think anyone would steal anything. However, the shop front is open to let in air with just a rope across. Neither me nor the other four attendees saw anyone enter but the host said at one point there was a man who came in "browsing" the store. Of the attendees, I was seated closest to doorway, which was still over halfway back into the shop. When I went to get my reading glasses from my bag I discovered that it was gone. I have talked to the store and hopefully they improve security but I would recommend putting your bag on the stairs or at the very back of the shop (it's hard to wear it during the workshop as you move around).
We bought over $300 worth of shoes, and the sales associates did not make us aware of the VAT form. When we called, there was no way to reach them.
Stephanie and Pilu were amazing. Great experience! Products were high quality and service amazing. Not to be missed on a trip to the Gothic Quarter…
