{"id":87798,"date":"2017-06-13T15:03:20","date_gmt":"2017-06-13T13:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=87798"},"modified":"2022-02-14T11:51:20","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T10:51:20","slug":"classes-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/classes-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Best classes for seniors in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Senior citizens<\/strong> have plenty to do in the city of Barcelona. There are a number of great outdoor places to visit, great beaches to lie around tanning in, nice parks for a leisurely stroll, and a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/archaeology-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">museums<\/a>, art galleries and other monuments to please any culture lover, no matter what age they are.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For those who want to remain even more active, learn something new or perhaps hone their skills in a particular subject, there are a variety of <strong>classes<\/strong> to choose from. Here are our choices of the\u00a0<strong>best classes for seniors in Barcelona<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/classes-seniors\/#Handicraft_classes\" title=\"Handicraft classes\">Handicraft classes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/classes-seniors\/#Language_classes\" title=\"Language classes\">Language classes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/classes-seniors\/#Cooking_classes\" title=\"Cooking classes\">Cooking classes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/classes-seniors\/#Dance_classes\" title=\"Dance classes\">Dance classes<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/classes-seniors\/#Art_classes\" title=\"Art classes\">Art classes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Handicraft_classes\"><\/span>Handicraft classes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_87815\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87815\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pexels-photo-110149-300x201.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-87815\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pexels<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Seniors<\/strong> who appreciate the artistic monuments created by genius Catalan architect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/casa-batllo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Antoni Gaud\u00ed<\/a> will love taking a class at\u00a0<strong>Mosaiccos<\/strong>, a workshop created by a German artist in which students learn the art of <strong>mosaic making<\/strong> and the famous\u00a0Spanish<strong><em> trencad\u00eds<\/em> technique<\/strong> often used by the famous architect. At the end of the workshop, each participant will be able to take their mosaic creation home with them.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A different option is to take a\u00a0<strong>knitting class<\/strong> at\u00a0<strong>All you knit is love<\/strong>. This delightful little venue located in the Ciutat Vella district offers a number of classes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/learn-spanish-free\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spanish<\/a>, Catalan and in English.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another interesting way to put your hands to work is by enrolling in\u00a0<strong>pottery classes<\/strong> in Barcelona.\u00a0<strong>Forma\u00a0<\/strong>offers not only\u00a0<strong>pottery<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>classes\u00a0<\/strong>but\u00a0also teaches sculpture-making, drawing, and painting. They even offer\u00a0<strong>pottery classes<\/strong> from a distance, for those who can&#8217;t make it to the school. Another interesting\u00a0<strong>pottery school<\/strong> in the city is\u00a0<span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/www.motokoaraki.com\/\"><strong>Motoko Araki<\/strong><\/span>, which teaches students how to create <strong>Japanese<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>pottery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Language_classes\"><\/span>Language classes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is never too late to learn how to speak a new <strong>language<\/strong> or to improve your knowledge of a <strong>language<\/strong> you may already have some notions of. If you are not a native English speaker, you may be interested in the\u00a0<span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/www.uab.cat\/web\/estudiar\/cursos-uab-idiomas\/oferta-de-cursos\/listado-de-cursos\/informacion-general\/x-1345687005701.html?param1=1345680496634\"><strong>English Senior Course<\/strong><\/span> offered by\u00a0<strong>Universitat Aut\u00f2noma de Barcelona<\/strong>, for beginners over 50 years old. If the\u00a0<strong>language<\/strong> you are interested in learning is Spanish, then\u00a0<strong>Camino Barcelona\u00a0<\/strong>is a good choice for you, offering <strong>Spanish classes<\/strong> for mature students.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/nightlife-seniors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barcelona nightlife for seniors<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cooking_classes\"><\/span>Cooking classes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_87816\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87816\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pexels-photo-128402-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-87816\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pexels<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most adult people already know how to cook, some better than others. If you want to develop your\u00a0<strong>cooking skills<\/strong> or learn how to <strong>cook a specific type cuisine<\/strong>, there is a great offer of <strong>classes<\/strong> available in Barcelona.\u00a0<strong>BCNKitchen<\/strong>, for example, offers a variety of <strong>classes<\/strong> for those who want to learn more about the cuisine from Spain, Thailand, Japan, for those who want to deepen their knowledge of how to cook pasta, rice, or sushi. <strong>Barcelona Cooking<\/strong> also offers excellent <strong>classes and tours<\/strong> that will you immerse you in Spanish cuisine, offering you the opportunity to learn how to prepare traditional dishes and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tapas-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tapas<\/a>, enjoy great wine, and visit the historic <strong>Boqueria Market<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dance_classes\"><\/span>Dance classes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are an energetic\u00a0<strong>s<\/strong><strong>enior<\/strong>, then maybe what you need is to get down and boogie. Barcelona will not disappoint you in what comes to\u00a0<strong>dancing classes<\/strong>. Do you want to learn how to Swing? Then go to\u00a0<strong>Swing Maniacs<\/strong>. Is Salsa more of your thing? Then try\u00a0<strong>Ritmos Barcelona<\/strong>. Looking for something more passionate? Then go to\u00a0<strong>Milonga del Mar<\/strong> for some Tango classes. Want to move like an American? Try some Line Dancing at\u00a0<strong>Seven Dance<\/strong>. Feel like clapping fiercely and stomping your feet? Then go the Flamenco route with\u00a0<strong>Barcelona Flamenco<\/strong>. There are plenty of other schools that teach different styles, like Classical Dance, Bachata, Jazz, or even Burlesque, if you are feeling daring.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/seniors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visiting Barcelona for seniors<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Art_classes\"><\/span>Art classes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_87814\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87814\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/pexels-photo-57798-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-87814\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pexels<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Any time of life is a great time to develop an\u00a0<strong>artistic skill<\/strong>. Barcelona has great\u00a0<strong>photography courses<\/strong>, both short and long, for those who want to learn how to snap that perfect picture. We suggest\u00a0<strong><span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/barcelonaphotographycourses.com\/\">Barcelona Photography Courses<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0<strong>Max Studio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you prefer to put pencil to paper, then perhaps\u00a0<strong>Life Drawing Barcelona<\/strong> will tickle your fancy. This is a\u00a0<span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/families-meetup\/\"><strong>Meetup<\/strong><\/span> group with over 4.000 members, offering regular\u00a0<strong>classes<\/strong> for people of all levels of experience. They offer classes at 10\u20ac, which includes all the material necessary, and you can attend a class whenever you please, not having to pay monthly fees.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you always enjoyed <strong>watercolors<\/strong>, you may enjoy taking a\u00a0<strong>watercolor painting class<\/strong> yourself. A good option is\u00a0<strong>Plein-Air Watercolour Barcelona,\u00a0<\/strong>which offers classes taught by artist Paul Raymonde and his wife Angela. Their classes are open to both beginners and experienced painters who will have the opportunity to recreate some of the city&#8217;s most beautiful landscapes and historic sites on the canvas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As you can see, there is no lack of offer of <strong>classes<\/strong> to keep you entertained, allowing you to make the most out of you golden years in Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Looking for a new apartment in the city?\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ShBarcelona<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is the answer.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"87798\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 150px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">2<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            votes        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senior citizens have plenty to do in the city of Barcelona. 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