What You Will Do
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. Their workshops always turn into a party with music, drinks and dance.
This tour transports you to their workshop in Barcelona and it includes the pair of shoes, food and drinks. It is unique, difficult to get anywhere else, full of insider knowledge and fun. The best way to start your day in Cataluña.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The artisans will receive you in the Gothic Quarter, a famous neighborhood known for artisanal products and little shops in Barcelona. An amazing atmosphere for a very unique experience and the most amazing story.
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Handmade Barcelona
30 minutes
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.
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Handmade Barcelona
30 minutes
Then we will learn about the different traditional materials and we will choose the different colors, sizes and styles.
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Handmade Barcelona
30 minutes
Once ready, we are going to sit down on the Workshop tables and we will stitch our own traditional espadrilles, and then learn the different ways to lace them up.
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Handmade Barcelona
30 minutes
To finish our lovely experience we will open a bottle of champagne, 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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