The 12 Workshops & Classes in Colombia Worth Your Morning

1.Fun Graffiti Workshop: The Art of Aerosol and Color

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $58Our pick

Meet at OCIO Gallery in Bogotá for a two-hour beginner graffiti workshop led by artists such as Cali, known as TET, or Diego. You’ll invent a graffiti name, practice dots and lines, plan a design on paper, then paint a throwup 3D tag on a courtyard wall using spray cans and markers.

“I was very impressed both by the artist who led this workshop and by the gallery (OCIO) where it was hosted. The workshop started with a chance to explore the gallery, which is full of amazing prints by an array of Colombian artists. They also sell a line of printed clothing - really interesting work, and a chance to take home an exceptional souvenir. (If you don't take the workshop, you could still have a super visit to the gallery, which is close to the La Perseverancia Market and lots of eating options.) The grafitti workshop took place in a courtyard behind the building, with walls covered by experiments and…”

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2.Colombian Emerald Ring Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours · from $194

Meet near the Museo Casa de la Moneda, learn how gold and emeralds shaped Colombia, then work with a jeweler in Bogotá’s jewelry district. You choose the ring design and emerald, shape the silver, and complete most steps yourself. English and Spanish guidance is available, with groups limited to three participants.

“Everyone was great to learn and help guide us to go through the steps towards making a nice emerald ring. I highly recommend this to anyone that is interested in doing something out of usual tourist activities.”

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3.Specialty Coffee Workshops in Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Spend two hours walking Cartagena’s Historic Center and Getsemaní with an English-speaking guide such as Sofi, Daniel, or Milena. Taste Colombian coffees, learn professional tasting basics, meet baristas, and compare brewing styles at specialty cafes. The group is limited to six, with tastings served black and caffeinated.

“I absolutely loved this! This experience is both a coffee tasting (of various artisanal shops around the old city) and a verbal lesson on the history and cultivation process of coffee in colombia. I thought it was a very all-encompassing experience that left me with a far greater understanding of coffee and colombian culture. The coffe shops are super cool and the coffee itself was great at each stop. I’ve never been coffee tasting before so for me, I was able to work on refining my palate. Sofi, my guide is also so sweet, knowledgeable and accomodating. Would highly reccomend for any coffee lovers or anyone who wants to learn…”

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4.Avoeden Café Coffee Brewing Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m · from $69

At Avoeden Café in El Poblado, a professional barista, usually Lina, guides you through Colombian coffee from crop to cup. You learn drip, AeroPress, espresso, and French press methods, compare the results, and taste coffee throughout a small, personal workshop. English and Spanish are available.

“Lina was very nice and filled with good knowledge”

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5.Coffee Farm and Barista Workshop Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · from $66

Meet at Arví Park metro station for a transfer to Don Leandro Special Coffee Farm. Over about four hours, an English-speaking instructor guides you through coffee production, brewing methods, grind, frothing, and fast barista technique. The experience may also include a sauna and massage, with a maximum of 10 participants.

“A really good day! Weather delayed our arrival on the cable cars, and they were very accommodating and stayed late to make sure we had the full experience. We did not realize this tour included the sauna and massage experience, which was a pleasant surprise. The farm is located deep in the park, and the journey to get there is longer than expected, but great views. The guides and attendants were very kind and friendly!”

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6.Hidden Waterfall + Coffee and Cocoa Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $78

Travel by SUV from Santa Marta to Minca, walk jungle trails, swim beneath a 25-meter waterfall, and learn how coffee and cocoa become finished products. Ronaldo and Pedro are among the guides who lead the tour in English and Spanish. Lunch, transport, workshops, entrance fees, and insurance are included.

“best Guide ! And best tour, we saw a beautiful toucan too ! i recommend it”

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7.Bean to Bar: Cocoa and Chocolate Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1h 45m · from $101

At a private chocolate workshop near Arsenal Street in Cartagena, you’ll trace Colombian cacao from bean to bar, taste chocolate from 40% white to 100% pure cocoa, and make bonbons, truffles, or bars. English and Spanish instruction is available, with expert guidance from artisans such as Alejandra.

“Very cool experience and tasty chocolate! would absolutely reccomend”

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8.Cartagena Instagram Mobile Workshop: Scenic and Trendy Shots

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

Meet photographer Paola at Plaza Trinidad for a two-hour small-group walk through Getsemani. You will practice composition, angles, poses, color, presets, filters, and feed-friendly storytelling with your own smartphone. Spanish and English instruction is available, and the group is limited to eight people.

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9.Coco Art Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $39Best value

Meet local artists Sky and his father near Bolívar Park, or arrange pickup, then learn how coconut palm shaped San Andrés life. Watch them turn palm leaves into hats, bowls, birds, and necklaces before making your own small piece. The private workshop includes English or Spanish guidance and coastal views.

“My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with Sky and his Dad. We started the experience by visiting their typical San Andes house with a very interesting history of the islands (with old photos) and the importance of the coconut trees before tourism became the main industry of the island. After, we learned how to craft items from coconut tree leaves and watched in awe as they crafted a sunhat and a fruit bowl from this amazing material. Truly old skills passed down from generation to generation. We also learned (hands on) how to make some simpler ornamental items such as a decorative bird and a necklace. This is…”

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10.Candelaria Tour with Cacao and Coffee Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $116

Walk La Candelaria with an English or Spanish speaking guide such as Juanita or Alejandra, then visit a local cacao and coffee shop. Taste two coffee brewing methods, two cacao origins, and an ancestral drink before making your own latte art. This private four-hour tour meets at Plazoleta del Rosario.

“Juanita was amazing and her English is fluent. We are a family of 6, with 4 teenagers (19, 18, 16 and 14yr) and she engaged us all for 4 hours. She was full of stories about Columbia’s history and she knows a huge amount, is passionate about her country and wants to share that with others. We really enjoyed the coffee/cacao experience where we were educated about the cacao and coffee process by a woman who has set up a great coffee/cacao shop. Juanita was really generous with her recommendations and helped us navigate the city with ideas for the next few days. I would thoroughly recommend Juanita and her…”

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11.Photography Workshop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $121

Meet Paola or another professional photographer at Plaza de Bolívar for a private three-hour walking workshop through Cartagena’s Historic Center and Getsemaní. You will cover camera basics, composition, portraits, architecture, documentary work, fashion, and scenery while practicing with your own camera. No prior experience is needed.

“Paola did a great job with the tour. Before we started, we reviewed the most important theoretical concepts. Afterward, we walked around Getsemaní and the Historic Center, where many opportunities for taking pictures exist. I was free to take any type of picture and at the same time, received tips and tricks on what to pay attention to. Furthermore, Paola asked me what I would like to focus on and made sure I was able to practice the same. Super friendly and helpful, many thanks!”

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12.Fun Graffiti Workshop: The Art of Aerosol and Color

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your guide near Tapas Macarena and spend two hours learning graffiti in a cultural house and garden. You will sketch with markers, study color, practice spray-can control, and create a graffiti name or 3D throw-up on paper or a wall. Diego led one highly praised session, and instruction is available in five languages.

“It was an amazing experience! Diego took me from the basics with marker on paper and foundational principles all the way up to spray painting a 3D design on the wall. I loved it and highly recommend. Skip the tourist baloney and experience the real deal!”

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