About this tour
Spend two hours in a Barcelona workshop learning to craft your own espadrilles from a master artisan. You'll select your base size, stitching pattern, and lace colours, then stitch together a wearable pair to take home. The session covers the shoe's working-class roots and its journey into contemporary fashion, finishing with cava and snacks.
Highlights
- Hand-stitch your own espadrilles with an experienced maker
- Choose base size, stitch pattern, and lace colours
- Learn Catalan shoe-making history and techniques
- Walk out with a finished, wearable pair
- Cava and snacks included
- Fully accessible workshop in central Barcelona
- Optional upgrades: wedge, heel or platform bases
What to expect
You'll arrive at a working workshop stocked with materials, tools and samples. After an introduction to espadrille heritage—how they shifted from labourer's footwear to a design staple—you'll customise your pair. The artisan guides you through selecting your sole, stitching style and laces, then shows you how to stitch the uppers. It's hands-on but manageable; no prior craft experience needed. Expect to concentrate for the full two hours, with breaks for cava and snacks mid-session.
Good to know
You'll leave with finished espadrilles ready to wear. The workshop is wheelchair accessible with accessible public transport nearby. Prams and strollers welcome. Service animals permitted. Upgrade options (wedge, heel, platform) available for an extra fee. Transport to the workshop is not included.
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