Art & Design in Barcelona
Barcelona is an ideal destination for students of Art & Design, with its vibrant cosmopolitan and cultural atmosphere. Students will be inspired by our unique educational visits to the city's great open air art displays and wide range of museums and galleries. Students will gain an incredible educational experience with some of the world's most renowned names, such as Gaudi, Joan Miro and Picasso to name but a few.
Guided Sightseeing tour by Coach of Gaudi Attractions
The beautiful Catalan city of Barcelona is the home of Antoni Gaudí, a visionary modernist architect and the best-known representative of Catalan Modernism. His work has left its mark all over the city including the World famous Sagrada Familia and his wonderful project, Park Guell. This tour allows students the opportunity to visit and marvel at these fascinatingly imaginative and interest examples of his work.
- During the tour students will discover the genius of Gaudí and explore how his work has influenced the face of architecture all over the city
- Your guide will reveal to students the secrets of Gaudi’s extraordinary achievements
- Take a tour around the beautiful Park Guell and find out about the inspiration behind his masterpieces
- Visit the jewel in the crown of Gaudi’s work, the Sagrada Familia and discover why, after so many years it is still unfinished
Modernist Architecture Walking Tour
Explore Barcelona’s world renowned modernist architecture during your 2 hour walking tour of the Quadrat d'Or or Golden Square area of the Eixample district, which is quite literally an open-air museum and is an exceptional area of “modernista” Barcelona. This interactive and flexible walking tour often leaves visitors speechless with wonder.
- 2 hour walking tour with English speaking guide
- See the work of some of the city’s most famous architects including Lluís Domènech i Montaner, Josep Puig i Cadafalch and Gaudí
- Visit Gaudi’s unique Casa Mila, The Palace of Catalan Music and the “Block of Discord”
Mosaic Class
Students attending our mosaic class will have a unique opportunity to try their hand at the art form that sets Barcelona apart from other cities – the mosaic. These wonderful mosaics can be seen on the streets, walls and buildings all around Barcelona. Courses are run and supervised by designer Martin Brown who has previously been commissioned for pieces by well known clients such as Versace, Cartier and Citibank.
- A variety of tailor made classes to suit each groups needs
- Direct method glass mosaic as well as trencadis or broken tile mosaic
- Students can keep their work upon completion of the course
- Excellent cultural activity to complement the study of Gaudi and the architecture of beautiful Barcelona
Art & Design Excursions
BAU Design School
Dali - Theatre Museum
Fundacio Joan Miro
Sagrada Familia
Parc Guell
Cassa Batllo
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Museum Picasso
Museum of Contemporary Art
Pubol, Dali's House in Portlligat
Museum of Ceramics & Museum of Decorative Arts
