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Mujer sonriente mostrando sus creaciones artesanales en el taller de marquetería nazarí de Arabesco Granada.

Discover Arabesco’s Workshops in Action: Inspiring Short Videos

In Travel Inspiration, Workshops and Experiences by Laurent / 4 de July de 2025 / No comments

🎥 Arabesco Workshops in Action: Discover Nasrid Art in Video

At Arabesco, each workshop is a living experience. We love to share not only what we do, but how we do it. That’s why we’ve started creating a collection of short videos (YouTube Shorts) where you can see the soul of our workshops: creativity, cultural connection, and enjoyment.

From the geometry of marquetry to the color of the tiles, these videos offer a unique window into what awaits you when you participate in one of our activities.

📌 why Do We Record our Workshops?

  • To show the real process, without filters or artifice.
  • To inspire new people who are unfamiliar with Nasrid art.
  • So that those who have already participated can relive the experience.
  • To convey the value of what is handmade with calm and precision.

🧩 Featured Videos from our Workshops

1. Creative Process: Handmade Chessboard

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In this video, you’ll see how a unique chessboard is created using Nasrid marquetry techniques. From the choice of wood to the application of geometric patterns, everything is done with care. A functional and symbolic art.

2. This is how a Day Begins in Arabesco (Welcome from Frédéric)

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Frédéric welcomes you at the door of our workshop with a smile. This video summarizes the welcoming and friendly spirit of Arabesco.

3. Preparing a Magical Andalusian Art Workshop

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Have you ever wondered how we prepare our sessions? Here we show you how we take care of every detail before you arrive.

4. Andalusian Art with your Hands: Workshop in Action

🟠 More about the Andalusian tile workshop

The zellige mosaic comes to life with your own hands. See how our participants create pieces full of color and meaning.

5. How to Book your Spot Step by Step

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A practical video to guide you if you want to sign up for an experience. Booking is easy and 100% online.

✨ Would You like to Come?

Living an artistic experience in Arabesco is much more than making a pretty object: it is connecting with centuries of history, with yourself, and with those around you.

👉 Check out the available workshops
👉 Read more about our techniques

Vista del Patio de los Arrayanes en la Alhambra de Granada, inspiración de los talleres de arte andalusí de Arabesco

5 Reasons to Join an Art Workshop if You’re in Granada (Even if You’re not an Artist)

In Andalusian Art and Culture, Flavors with history, Travel Inspiration by Laurent / 28 de June de 2025 / No comments
Granada is a city that awakens the senses. There’s something about its light, its colors, its history… that pushes you to look more calmly. But sometimes looking is not enough: we also need to touch, taste, create. Even if we’re not artists. Even if we’ve never painted anything more than a wall. At Arabesco, we see it every day: adults who arrive with curiosity (and sometimes with doubts) and leave with a smile, a work in their hands, and an experience etched in their memory. Because making art is not just for those who “know how”. It’s for those who want to experience something different. Here are five good reasons to encourage you, even if it’s been years since you picked up a brush.

First, because no one will judge you. Our workshops are designed for you to enjoy the process, without demands. You can make mistakes, improvise, mix colors. There are no grades here, just a desire to express yourself and have fun.

Second, because it’s a beautiful way to connect with Granada. The techniques we teach come from the Andalusian art that decorates the palaces of the Alhambra: the geometry, the colors, the materials… Everything you see on its walls, here you can experience with your hands.

Third, because you take something of your own. A tile, a small mosaic, a piece of plasterwork. Something you’ve made, in your style. It’s not just another souvenir, it’s a part of your journey, of your moment. A creation born in Granada but carrying a piece of the Alhambra and the soul of Andalusia in its essence.

Fourth, because it’s a perfect activity to do as a couple, with friends, or even alone. We’ve seen couples celebrate anniversaries with us, groups of friends on creative bachelorette parties, people who came alone and ended up sharing conversations and laughs with other curious souls.

And finally: because after the workshop, you feel good. More relaxed, more inspired, more proud. It’s a moment of digital disconnection and reconnection with yourself. A real pause. A small gift you give yourself.

👉 Does all this resonate with you? You can see all our workshops here:
arabesco.es/todos-los-talleres

Or if you’re sure:
Book your spot here

Grupo de adultos mostrando sus obras de arte en taller creativo en Granada - experiencia artística andalusí con Arabesco

Painting and Mosaic Workshops for Adults in Granada: Andalusian Creativity for your Next Getaway

In Andalusian Art and Culture, Travel Inspiration by Laurent / 28 de June de 2025 / No comments
Traveling to Granada is like opening a book of art, history, and spirituality. Its streets, walls, and light invite you to look more closely. But… what if, besides looking, you could create? At Arabesco, we offer you an experience that goes beyond conventional tourism: Andalusian painting and mosaic workshops specially designed for adults, where you take home not just a piece made by you, but also an experience that stays with you. In a warm space, full of Nasrid inspiration, you can disconnect from the noise and reconnect with your hands, your senses, and your creativity. Here, it’s not about doing it “perfectly”, but about enjoying the process. Many of our participants hadn’t painted or composed a mosaic since school… yet they leave smiling, proud, with a piece in hand and many photos on their phones.

Geometric painting, based on traditional templates, allows you to play with colors, symmetries, and shapes that have been present for centuries in Andalusian art. Painting a tile here is not just a craft: it’s a way of touching, somehow, the visual heritage of the Alhambra.

In the case of mosaic or tiling, the process is more physical, almost meditative. Combining small ceramic tiles to form a harmonious pattern is captivating. It’s perfect for people who enjoy order, details, or simply want a moment of absolute disconnection.

And the best part? You don’t need any artistic experience. Our workshops are designed for you to enjoy from the first minute. We guide you step by step, and at the end of the workshop, you’ll have your creation ready to take with you: as a personal souvenir, gift, or symbol of your trip.

These workshops are also an ideal option for a getaway with your partner, an original group activity, or a moment of self-care. We’ve welcomed people on a tour through Andalusia, solo travelers looking to do something different, and even Granada locals who rediscovered their city through new eyes.

If you’re looking for a soulful experience in Granada, different from all the typical activities, our workshops are a way to connect with yourself and the beauty that surrounds you.

👉 Would you like to experience this firsthand?

🔸 Check out all the available workshops and choose the one that inspires you the most:
https://arabesco.es/todos-los-talleres/

🔸 Book your spot directly from here (easy, quick, and without obligation):
https://arabesco.es/reserva-talleres-granada/

 

Actividad artística grupal en Arabesco Granada durante un evento para empresas y centros educativos

Art Workshops for Adults in Granada

In Workshops and Experiences by Laurent / 20 de May de 2025 / No comments

Granada is a city to look at… but also to create.
Many travelers who come to this land filled with history and beauty feel something that goes beyond the visual. It’s a need to express oneself, to connect with craftsmanship, to experience culture from within.

At Arabesco, we offer experiences that stem from that feeling. These are art workshops designed especially for adults, with a participatory, welcoming, and deeply inspiring approach. If you’re coming to Granada for a few days and would like to do something different—something that leaves a mark—this is your opportunity.

Art that is Experienced with your Hands

No artistic experience is necessary. All you need is curiosity.
Each workshop is a space for creation and calm, where we guide you step by step so that you enjoy the process, learn something new, and take home your own work.

Plasterwork, Arabic calligraphy, mosaics, marquetry, or even Andalusian cuisine are just some of the paths you can choose. All of them are inspired by traditional techniques, passed down through generations of artisans and now put at the service of an open, lively, and shared experience.

Our team welcomes you in bright classrooms in the historic center, perfectly accessible and adapted so that you only have to worry about one thing: creating and enjoying.

A Creative Break in the Middle of your Journey

We know that traveling often involves rushing. Seeing, taking photos, changing locations.
Our workshops propose the opposite: a meaningful pause. A time for yourself or to share with someone special. A space to put down your phone and connect with your hands, your ideas, and your imagination.

Many of our visitors tell us that it has been the best moment of their trip. That they had never thought they could do something like this. That they felt like artists for a day. And that, believe us, is noticeable in the energy with which they leave.

Would You like to Try?

We are here, right in the center of Granada, ready to welcome you.
You can come alone or as a couple, book in advance or write to us to arrange something tailored. We also work with small groups and private experiences if you’re looking for something more exclusive.

Discover our experiences and choose the one that appeals to you most. Each workshop is designed for you to enjoy without pressure, learn without complications, and take an authentic piece of this city with you.

👉 Would you like to experience this firsthand?

🔸 Check out all available workshops and choose the one that inspires you most:
https://arabesco.es/todos-los-talleres/

🔸 Book your spot directly here (easy, quick, and no obligation):
https://arabesco.es/reserva-talleres-granada/