easy
2 hours
No special fitness required, just a bit of patience and creativity.
Discover your creative side in Barcelona with a hands-on ceramics workshop at Taller Gingell. Make two personalized tiles and take home a unique keepsake from this cultural city.
Ages 8+ • 2 hours • Visit a Local Artisan Workshop.
Immerse yourself in the art of ceramics at Taller Gingell, a professional studio in Barcelona. In just two hours, create and decorate two unique terracotta tiles using vibrant AMACO Velvet Underglazes. No experience is needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy a hands-on, friendly atmosphere in a recognized artisan workshop.
2 hours
Create your own ceramic tiles.
Come and have fun. Make two ceramic tiles, and an exclusive opportunity to experience the vibrant colours of AMACO Velvet Underglazes. Visiting and working in a professional ceramics studio is a unique experience.
You’ll learn about ceramics and try it for yourself. Come on your own or with a friend - this is an open, friendly environment.
What you’ll learn and what we’ll do.
You will learn about ceramics, different clays and decoration techniques.
Let the fun begin.
Out come the aprons, clay and tools to get your hands dirty. Hands on, you will make and decorate two terracotta tiles.
No need to bring anything special, just arrive 5 minutes before class. We’ll have an apron ready for you.
No prior ceramics experience is necessary.
Your Finished Ceramics Ceramics take a bit of time to dry. So we offer two options if you are just visiting Barcelona:
Option 1: A couple of weeks later your tiles are ready to be picked up or mailed. Shipping is not included in the workshop.
Option 2: Just visiting Barcelona, can’t wait a few days? You can leave your two tiles and select a finished tile made by Taller Gingell to take home as a memory.
✓ Aprons ✓ Ceramic Modeling Tools ✓ Clay ✓ Kiln Firings ✓ WIFI
𝖷 Shipping (if desired)
What makes this activity unique?
Visiting and working in a professional ceramics studio is a unique experience. Our artisan workshop is accredited by the Generalitat de Catalunya. The opportunity to try your hand at this craft tradition will create a unique and memorable experience.
About Taller Gingell
Taller Gingell is recognized and accredited as being an artisan ceramics workshop by the Generalitat of Catalonia. In addition the workshop is a licensed fine arts academy by the city of Barcelona.
Wendy and Eric are founders of Taller Gingell. Reviewed: ""a new generation of exceptional artisans."" Highlighted as ""artisan projects you should know in the fashion world"" Marie Claire, Condé Nast Traveller, RTVE Radio Spanish National TV.
Cermicist - Wendy Gingell
Wendy is a ceramicist whose work has been exhibited in Europe and North America, including at the Smithsonian, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the American Craft Council craft shows. Her ceramics are part of permanent museum collections and private collections in North America and Europe.
She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture and a Bachelor of Art History. She is a current member of the Association of Artists and Craftsmen FAD (A-FAD), the Associació Ceramistes de Catalunya and the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA-USA). She is a ceramic artisan accredited by the Generalitat de Catalunya with Artisan Card number 15,932.
There must be at least 1 paying adult per 1 paying child per (1:1) booking.
Arrive a bit before your session to settle in and get the most out of the experience.
Be prepared for possible clay splatters—dress casually and comfortably.
Inquire with the instructor about traditional tile-making methods for a richer experience.
Take photos of your work and share your ceramic journey with friends.
Barcelona’s long-standing tradition in arts and crafts dates back centuries, with tile-making playing a key role in its architectural heritage.
The workshop promotes sustainable practices by using eco-friendly glazes and recyclable materials, supporting local artisans and reducing environmental impact.
Clothing that can get stained or dirty, suitable for hands-on craft activities.
Protects clothing during the ceramic decorating process.
Capture your finished tiles or the creative process.
Take notes on techniques learned for future crafting endeavors.