Join us for a guided visit to The Wallace Collection, where a treasure trove of Spanish masterpieces by Velázquez, Murillo, and Alonso Cano awaits. 

Gain insights into the social, cultural, and artistic context that shaped Spanish Golden Age art. By actively engaging with the art through stimulating discussion, we will learn about the techniques and styles that set these masterpieces apart.

The Wallace Collection itself is a magnificent setting. Prepare to be awestruck by the opulent architecture and the collection’s diverse artistic treasures.

No prior art history knowledge is necessary, just a passion for discovery!

Saturday 25th January 2025 at 11am

Latin America is the “in thing” in the contemporary art scene. Discover the engrossing works of the most acclaimed Latin American contemporary artists at Tate Modern.

In this discussion-based guided art visit conducted in Spanish, we will explore artworks created by Argentinian, Guatemalan, Colombian, Chilean and Mexican artists in the last few years. Through examining the Latin American artistic landscape, we will delve into the region’s problems and concerns, and the artists’ approaches to them.

Put your Spanish into gear to discuss the most trending topics in the contemporary art scene, in a friendly and welcoming though thought-provoking visit.

This is a two-part workshop. Each part explores different artists and the contents and themes are separate. Part 1 will take place on Saturday 28th September and Part 2 on Saturday 14th December.​ Both visits are independent and self-contained.​You can attend either one or both.

Part 2 – Sunday 26th January 2025 at 11am

On the occasion of the British Museum exhibition “Picasso: Printmaker”, join us for a classroom-based workshop on the figure of Pablo Picasso.

Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was one of the most inventive and influential talents ever to explore the medium of print. As well as a painter and sculptor, he was a master printmaker, working collaboratively with professional printers to push the boundaries of the medium, producing experimental and unconventional prints throughout his long career.

Through engaging activities and discussion exercises, we will explore the context, themes and highlight objects from the British Museum show.

The British Museum is located a mere 10-15 minute walk from our classrooms in Euston. After the workshop, you can optionally visit the British Museum exhibition with the group.

Saturday 22nd February 2025 at 10am

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Latin American culture at Tate Modern.

Our exclusive tour will delve into the vibrant world of folklore and legends, as expressed by contemporary artists.

Discover how these ancient stories and traditions continue to inspire and shape the visual arts. From mystical depictions of indigenous deities to reimagined narratives of folklore heroes, you’ll witness the power of art to preserve and reinterpret cultural heritage.

Sunday 23rd February 2025 at 11am

Several artworks at the Victoria & Albert Museum reveal fascinating stories about the Middle Ages in the Iberian Peninsula.

Small and monumental, made of different media and materials, and spanning several regions and centuries, these diverse objects offer a window into Spanish pilgrimage routes, Reconquista wars, and the unique cultural coexistence of medieval Spain.

The “Minute & Monumental” tour at the V&A is divided into two separate visits, each with its own unique content and artworks. You have the option to attend each visit separately or both as a combined experience.

Saturday 29th March 2025 at 11am – PART 1

Discover the exceptional artworks at The Courtauld Gallery. With remarkable pieces ranging from the Middle Ages and the Italian Renaissance to the 20th century Bloomsbury Group, the Gallery is famous for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, including iconic works by Édouard Manet, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cézanne.

Sunday 30th March 2025 at 11am

Did you know that 82 paintings from the Spanish Royal Collection are housed in a beautiful mansion hidden in the very centre of London?

In this visit to English Heritage Apsley House, we will find out some turbulent stories of Spain’s 19th century and how the Spanish Royal Collection paintings ended up in London.

Not only will we enjoy extraordinary paintings by Spanish painters Diego Velazquez, Jose Ribera and Francisco de Goya, but also several masterpieces by Brueghel, Titian, Caravaggio, Van Dyck, and Rubens. Just the beautiful Regency style house itself is already worth the visit.

The fee for this visit includes the entry ticket to Apsley House.

Saturday 31st May 2025 at 11.15am

Be transported to the countryside in this “Take a Closer Look” session on Landscape Painting.

Use all your senses to explore and dissect the masterpiece landscapes at the National Gallery.

Expect a fun workshop of interactive activities, drawing, and creative tasks, all whilst practising your Spanish. Using discussion-based exercises and working in pairs and small groups, we will unveil the secrets behind some revelatory views.

Learn vocabulary in Spanish, gain confidence articulating what you see, and discover some fascinating art.

With over 700 years of presence in the Iberian Peninsula, Islam has profoundly influenced Spanish culture, language, architecture, arts, food, and music.

Join us on a journey through time to discover this enduring legacy through the breathtaking artworks at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

On Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, from 11am to 1pm, embark on an interactive Spanish & Art tour to explore a stunning collection of Spanish Islamic artifacts.

Discover the 20th-century Spanish masters at the Tate Modern: Picasso, Dalí and Miró. In this guided art visit in Spanish, we will explore the avant-gardes of the 20th century, especially Cubism and Surrealism and we will learn about the main Spanish artists who stood out in each tendency.

Find out about Picasso’s, Dali’s and Miro’s artistic careers; uncover the hidden meaning of cryptic works of art; dissect the characteristics of the most famous art movements of the 20th century; and explore how these trends were influenced by their historical context and how they in turn influenced future generations.

He has both puzzled and galvanised poets, artists, and writers since his times to the present day. His dramatic style inspired avant-garde movements even centuries after his time. He broke conventions, invented new and unusual artistic interpretations, and went against the established norms. But who exactly was El Greco?

Discover the life and work of this prime example of Spanish Mannerism. In this classroom-based workshop we will use a variety of engaging activities to discuss and explore El Greco’s accomplishments. Expect visual analysis, short texts, interaction and exchange of views, in a combination between an art history- and a Spanish language class.

Painting in Spain blossomed during the 17th century, coinciding with the political rise of the Spanish Empire.

In this guided art visit in Spanish, we will explore a fascinating period of Spanish history, flourishing in arts and literature.

Join us to discover the powerful and uniquely Spanish painting styles of Velázquez, Zurbarán and Murillo.

Unarguably the most important artists of the Spanish Golden Age, Velázquez is celebrated for taking painting out of its traditional confines. His innovative technique, loose brushstrokes, and treatment of light have even made some critics consider him an early precursor of Impressionism.

In this online workshop we will discuss the role of the artist in Spanish Golden Age, the historical context and its influence on Velázquez trajectory; we will analyse Velázquez’s extraordinary style and some of his most acclaimed masterpieces; and of course, we will examine in detail his most intriguing work “Las Meninas”.

Often considered the first truly modern artist, Goya was a shrewd observer of the uproarious events in the late 18th and early 19th century Spain. From his sly critique of the ruling class to his satirical view of the society around him, Goya leaves a testimony of his time.

His highly inventive work, his engravings’ dreamlike subjects and grotesque imagery, and his witty social commentary presaged the works of Picasso and the Surrealism of Salvador Dali.

In this workshop we will not only discover Goya’s fascinating art, but also the tumultuous political context of the Spain of his time.

Portraiture is the most intimate of painting genres. As intersections between biography and history, portraits commemorate and tell us truths about humanity and identity. They are windows for us to encounter the people depicted.

As part of our “Take a Closer Look” series, in this session we will learn how to read a portrait. We will discuss the intentions behind some selected paintings, and what makes them innovative. Using discussion-based exercises, we will increase our vocabulary to describe moods and expressions, and will gain confidence talking about character and personality.

Be impressed by the movement that stirred up the art scene of late 19th century France and changed the course of painting forever. We will delve into the works of the most renowned painters in the history of Art: Monet, Renoir, Degas, Pissarro, Manet… In this visit, we will explore why Impressionism was considered outrageous in its time, and we will discuss why it is one of the most popular and well-known styles still today.

The Middle Ages have traditionally been referred to as the Dark Ages, but was this really a dark period in Art History? Join us to shed some light on the Medieval Collections at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. You will end the visit thinking of the Middle Ages as the Bright Ages.

Learn about life in the Middle Ages and find out why medieval people were not that different from us. Discover fascinating objects from around Europe, all while practising your Spanish. Explore the History and daily life in Europe from the early Middle ages to the early Renaissance. We will talk about everyday objects such as ivories, reliquaries, or Books of Hours, as well as precious treasures such as the Becket Casket and the Soissons Diptych.

The Renaissance (rebirth in French) meant a revolution in the visual arts that changed our perception and shaped our western ways of seeing for centuries to come. Its influence is still strong today. Join us on a visit to the National Gallery to unveil the huge transformation that the Renaissance signified.

This guided Art visit in Spanish will take you on a journey from Italy to Northern Europe, to discover the masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Titian and Van Eyck. 

Be prepared to “sharpen your eye” and put your Spanish into gear.