Barcelona: A Creative Painting Workshop with Wine & Olive Oil Tasting

Just beyond Barcelona, where vineyards meet the wooded hills of the Serra de Marina, we discover a creative countryside experience that brings together art, wine and the traditions of Catalonia. Set within a historic wine estate, this intimate workshop invites us to explore an unexpected way of painting, using wine and virgin olive oil as natural pigments. With a glass of local wine, a little inspiration and time to create, we discover the beauty of slowing down through art.

The Experience

A Creative Escape Among the Vineyards

Our experience takes place at a traditional Catalan wine estate in Santa Maria de Martorelles, surrounded by Mediterranean woodland and vineyards belonging to the DO Alella wine region. Away from the busy streets of Barcelona, the peaceful rural setting creates a beautiful atmosphere for an afternoon of creativity.

Painting with Wine & Olive Oil

During the workshop, we explore the artistic possibilities of wine and virgin olive oil, experimenting with their natural colours, textures and combinations. Rather than working with conventional paints, we discover how these ingredients can be used as pigments to decorate our own lamp or lantern. The experience encourages curiosity and creativity, allowing each participant to make something personal while exploring the unexpected relationship between art and the region's gastronomic heritage.

A Taste of Catalonia

Creativity continues through the senses with a tasting of wine and virgin olive oil, accompanied by a small aperitif. We discover the flavours of these two products, both deeply connected to Mediterranean culture, while enjoying a relaxed moment at the estate. It is a lovely opportunity to appreciate the ingredients not only through taste and aroma, but also through the colours and textures we have explored during the workshop.

What Awaits

• Creative painting workshop at a Catalan wine estate
• Peaceful setting surrounded by vineyards and woodland
• Painting with wine and virgin olive oil as natural pigments
• Exploration of natural colours, textures and artistic techniques
• All necessary workshop materials provided
• A personalised decorative lamp or lantern to take home
• Wine and virgin olive oil tasting
• Small aperitif accompanying the tasting
• Introduction to the region's wine and olive oil traditions
• A relaxed two-hour creative experience

Beyond the Experience

The surrounding wine region offers further opportunities to discover Catalonia's winemaking heritage. The estate hosts separate experiences, including guided winery visits, wine and cheese tastings, vineyard brunches and seasonal activities. For those wishing to explore beyond the estate, the Serra de Marina offers Mediterranean woodland and beautiful countryside landscapes, creating a peaceful contrast to nearby Barcelona.

An Invitation

Here, we discover a different side of Catalonia, where artistic expression meets the region's most familiar traditions. Between painting, tasting and enjoying the peaceful vineyard surroundings, we are reminded that the most memorable experiences are often those that invite us to try something new.