Top San Miguel de Allende Classes & Workshops

You will learn directly from the instructor and get to know home/studio work first hand. You will acquire new knowledge regarding one of the artistic activities present in every ancient civilization of the world, the fabric. You will get new tips, information and spend a nice morning putting your creativity into practice.

Mexican Gastronomy was recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in November 2010, by UNESCO. For me, it is a pleasure to show part of the Mexican cultural heritage; based on traditional recipes with a contemporary twist. If travelers so wish, they are taken on a tour of the local market where they can view fresh produce at its best. We will teach them to make the most traditional dishes of Mexican cuisine, where they will be able to use techniques inherited from generations.

San Miguel de Allende is a fantastic Colonial town full of history, color and art, captivating views at every corner. This activity will help you feel like a local artist. No experience is needed but experience artists have found it fun and inspiring. You'll be guided step by step in creating an unique painting capturing the beauty of Mexico. All the materials will be ready and waiting for you. Add this unforgettable experience to your amazing trip.

Our classes will be taught by a certified un-Chef, with which they will travel through Mexico with the flavors that we will be tasting and the traditional techniques with which we will be working throughout the class. As we will try some drinks made with a liquor of Mexican origin from different regions of the country. Also during the class the chef instructor will explain the origin and use of the ingredients they cook, as well as part of the history of the dishes made with those ingredients. This is an experience for us to have dinner with friends, one of our main objectives is to meet them and that we can transmit our culture through our traditional food, which is a heritage of humanity.

Discover the rich traditions and techniques of pre-Hispanic Mexican cooking during a 3-hour, private cooking class and meal with a warm and wonderful Mexican grandmother in her home kitchen. Isabel is incredibly passionate about pre-Hispanic cooking - so get ready to make salsa picante in a traditional molcajete and prepare a meal alongside your host that features the "three sisters". Enjoy the personal experience of a private class so you can learn every step of the recipe, practice your Spanish or just enjoy Mexican hospitality at its very best. When you are done cooking, sit down to share a hearty meal followed by a traditional Mexican treat.

In this class led by two professional chefs (You choose in English or Spanish), you will run the complete process of tacos al pastor from scratch. You will prepare the marinade using dried hydrated chilies, spices and acidic elements, learning proportions, roasting and grinding to achieve depth and balance. You will marinate the protein (or vegetable alternative) by applying correct timing and cooking techniques to obtain proper caramelization and flavor development without overcooking. You will work with nixtamalized corn dough, adjusting hydration, uniform pressing and comal cooking to achieve tortillas with elasticity and optimal point. You will make two sauces using roasting and grinding techniques, balancing acidity, itching and saltiness to complement the fat and texture of the dish. Finally, you will assemble and taste your tacos applying proportion and structural balance. The class brings transferable technique, process control and real culinary understanding, not just a recipe.

If you're artistic, or would just like to learn, this Mexican painting class provides the tips and inspiration to create Mexican-themed art. You can choose to focus on portraits, landscapes, or still lifes, and will start by learning about Mexican principles of art and beauty. Paint from models, photos, or props. Produce a work of art to display at home and remember your time in San Miguel de Allende by.

Take your culinary skills to the next level during a cooking class in San Miguel de Allende. Enjoy step-by-step guidance as you prepare mole sauce, enmoladas, and traditional Mexican rice. Dishes and recipes can be altered to accommodate any dietary restrictions you may have. Once everything is ready, sit down to enjoy the meal with a glass of regional wine and a cacao chocolate drink.

Maestra Isis Rodriguez is a world renown and internationally recognized artist with a B.F.A in painting. She has been teaching for over 20 years and has lived in Mexico for 20 years. Voted best art teacher in San Miguel, her art classes are one of the few in San Miguel that blends art with Mexican culture, structured under the spiritual philosophy of "nepantla", a 16th Century Nahua word that means "in the middle of things". Models and reference materials are indigenous to this region and students are given oral art and cultural history lectures, introduction to contemporary Mexican and Latin American modern music while working. Beginners and all levels welcomed. This 2 Day Mexican Art Class explores different mediums, ink, drawing, pastel, watercolor, and oils. All styles from realistic to abstract can be explored.

Pilates Reformer in downtown San Miguel de Allende Looking for a different experience during your trip? ✨ At our boutique studio, we invite you to try a Pilates Reformer class guided by certified teachers in wellness and movement. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or advanced – each session is designed to help you strengthen your body, release stress and connect with your energy. We also offer private pilates mat and yoga classes at home.

This experience is more like Mezcal workshop, on the firs part we show, process, classification, geographical situation, agaves and regions, and then in the practical part you will have a blind comparative tasting between the different areas and agaves, everything leaded by a professional agave specialist and international sommelier

This 4 Day Mexican Art Class is an intensive class from 10am to 4pm Mon-Thurs. We draw in the morning and paint in the afternoons. You can explore different mediums, like pen and ink, drawing, pastel, watercolor, and oils. All styles from realistic to abstract can be experimented with. Maestra Isis Rodriguez is a world renown and internationally recognized artist with a B.F.A in painting. She has been teaching for over 20 years and has lived in Mexico for 20 years. Voted best art teacher in San Miguel, her art classes are one of the few in San Miguel that blends art with Mexican culture, structured under the spiritual philosophy of "nepantla", a 16th Century Nahua word that means "in the middle of things". Models and reference materials are indigenous to this region and students are given oral art and cultural history lectures, introduction to contemporary Mexican and Latin American modern music while working. Beginners and all levels welcomed.

Learn and work alongside one of the most experienced encaustic artists and teachers in San Miguel de Allende in the studio of the artist herself. Ezshwan Winding works personally with students to explain and demonstrate techniques, as well as assist them to create their own artistic visions. Students will go home with at least one painting, and a new understanding of this unique art form.

Con la ayuda de una chef norteña, aprenderás a cocinar un platillo representativo y de los más ricos que ofrece esta parte de México. Se explicará un poco de historia de esta cocina y al final podrás degustar el platillo en nuestro acogedor comedor

This traditional tasting includes the tasting of the five main expressions of tequila: White, Pink, Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo, allowing you to know its sensory characteristics and the artisan process behind each one. In an intimate and carefully designed environment, this experience is ideal for those who want an elegant and authentic introduction to super premium tequila.

With the help of a local chef, you'll discover the authentic cuisine of San Miguel de Allende. The experience begins with a tour of an organic garden, where you'll harvest fresh, seasonal ingredients. You'll learn unique cooking techniques and create Mexican dishes you can easily replicate at home. During the class, enjoy local beverages like aguas frescas, craft beers, and regional wines. An interactive, fun, and flavorful activity awaits you!

This experience stands out for merging two cultural icons of Mexico: artisan tequila and traditional mojigangas. Not only will you taste five expressions of Tequila Code 1530, but you will also immerse yourself in local folk art by painting your own mojiganga. Everything happens in an intimate and artistic space in the heart of San Miguel de Allende. It is a sensory, creative and deeply Mexican experience, perfect for those who seek to take more than a memory: an authentic connection with culture. Come and experience the art of San Miguel with a glass of tequila in hand!

An immersion in the art of blending, where you can design your own exclusive blend using special expressions available only in this space. A sensory, educational and personalized experience for those who want to explore tequila from a deeper perspective.

Travelers who enjoy the finer things in life will love this 90-minute private drinks tasting with an expert sommelier. Learn more about Mexican wines and liquor, including tequila, mezcal, and others that you might not have heard of before. Drink samples will be provided along with well-paired tapas and canapes. Learn something new while enjoying a delicious experience.

We love sharing our passion and knowledge of wine tourism in this exciting region of wine growing. On this private tour, your preferences and interests will lead our guides, whether you like young, natural, or organic wines, are interested in small, family wineries or prefer large big-name facilities. We know all about the history of this region—as well as of Mexico—and we can't wait to show you something new here to discover.

When we first arrived in San Miguel de Allende, the only thing I missed was good cheese. It took some time and effort, but I finally discovered several superb local artisan cheesemakers hiding in plain sight. Known as the Empress of Cheese, I've been studying the art and science of cheese for over 20 years in Canada, the US, France and in Italy and have spent the last few years exploring the culture of Mexican cheese, specifically, artisan made European style cheeses. Now I share my knowledge and the divine cheeses I've found with others. Come learn about the rich history of European influences in Mexican artisan cheese and where to buy, how to serve and pair these cheeses with drinks and condiments and how set up a French inspired cheeseboard. Everything is sourced locally from the artisan cheeses to the herbs, flowers, honey and other ingredients used in the class. The class is held in our home with a view over the city with the beautiful pink marble Parroquia in the center.