ONLINE EXPERIENCE
Design Your Espadrilles, We'll Make Them
ONLINE EXPERIENCE
Design Your Espadrilles, We'll Make Them
4.99
Book and join this experience from your computer, phone, or tablet.
Duration
1 hour
Group size
Up to 10 people
Hosted in
English, Spanish
ONLINE EXPERIENCE
Design Your Espadrilles, We'll Make Them
ONLINE EXPERIENCE
Design Your Espadrilles, We'll Make Them
4.99
Book and join this experience from your computer, phone, or tablet.
Duration
1 hour
Group size
Up to 10 people
Hosted in
English, Spanish
What you'll do
We will meet virtually at our workshop in Barcelona, in a very unique and special place, where you will feel surrounded by finished espadrilles and their parts.
First, we will introduce you to the story of these beautiful shoes and the materials needed for their construction. You will learn about this old tradition, and how this shoe passed from being built by and for humble people, to be one of the most trendy styles of shoes nowadays.
Then, every guest will choose the color and size of the base, the laces, the threads, and the type of stitching. Once ready, we will stitch LIVE your own traditional espadrilles, following your instructions. Once finished, we will teach you the different ways to lace them up and use them.
Finally, and very important, we will ship your creation to your home with free worldwide FedEx shipping. Your will get the pair at your home, all included, no extra cost. This experience includes the pair of espadrilles and the shipping worldwide.
Learn more about our in-person experience and read our reviews here https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/593641
Check our work and our designs in Instagram @HandmadeBarcelona
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Your host
Luis
Luis and his wife Kathe are the founders and artisans of HANDMADE BARCELONA®, an ethical brand of handmade traditional shoes from Cataluña, Spain. They have been making shoes for many years in their family-owned factories in Spain.
Together with Airbnb they have been hosting a very successful experience teaching travelers how to stitch traditional Catalan espadrilles. This unique experience has brought them many good reviews in 2019 as a must-do in Barcelona and it is within the 10% Top Experiences Worldwide, have a look at http://www.airbnb.com/espadrilles for the original experience. They are not only experts when it comes to espadrilles, but they're also fun and entertaining with their anecdotes and stories.
The online edition will transport you to their workshop in Barcelona from where they will make and ship the pair to you.
What to bring
Just yourself! This experience only requires a willingness to participate.
How to participate
Join a video call
Download Zoom for free on a desktop or mobile device. After you book, you’ll receive an email with a link and details on how to join.
"We will have the workshop session in the Gothic Quarter, a famous neighborhood known for artisanal products and little shops in Barcelona. The workshop will be closed exclusively for the experience. We will be surrounded by materials and finished products. An amazing atmosphere for a very unique experience and the most amazing story."
— Luis
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Things to keep in mind
Cancellation policy
Any experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 7 days before the experience starts.
Communication policy
Always communicate through Airbnb. To protect your payment, never transfer money or communicate outside the Airbnb website or app.
Guest requirements
You’ll need an internet connection and the ability to stream audio and video to participate. A link and details on how to join will be included in your booking confirmation email.
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