Top Madrid Craft Classes

Practical, crafty travelers will love the opportunity to learn Spanish leathercraft techniques, some of which haven’t changed in centuries. In the heart of Madrid, make a personalized leather item with the help of an experienced instructor. Craft a wallet, belt, coin purse, or something you design yourself. You’ll receive the undivided attention of your instructor as this is a private workshop.

This is a rare activity in the world of perfumery, which has become heavily industrialized in recent decades. Few experts worldwide still practice traditional techniques and value the art of bespoke perfumes. This is a truly unique and luxurious experience.

This workshop takes place in a beautiful garden in the Sierra de Guadarrama, a 45 minute drive from Madrid. The workshop has seven easy to follow steps, focusing on preparing each part that is then put together to create the finished bird feeder. I am on hand to guide, instruct and help at every step of the process. This is a great activity for individuals, families or small groups, where everyone leaves with their own bird feeder.

Uncover the secrets of Spanish cuisine with a traditional cooking class in Madrid. Get hands-on guidance in a small-group setting as you create classic dishes such as tapas and paella. Master new skills under the guidance of an expert chef, then sit down to feast on your homemade creations, accompanied by a glass of sangria. Receive a recipe booklet so you can recreate your dishes at home.

In classes we learn that drawing is an art to which we must devote time. We learn, little by little, to delay the reinforcement, dedicating more and more time to improve our drawing. We learn to draw vertically on an easel, to hold the pencil in different ways, to separate ourselves from the drawing and look for errors. We learn to structure and simplify. We learn to stop, observe and wait. We learn to pamper what motivates us. We learn much more than drawing in class, but above all we learn to love and take care of what we do.