Top Cartagena Craft Classes

Learn to dance the Rumba and be a part of Cartagena’s nightlife scene with this dance workshop that taches you the Salsa and Champeta too! Get the footwork and rhythmic basics from your instructor and learn to incorporate these techniques into a routine. Enjoy a special in-house made cocktail and then hit the dance floor to freestyle what you’ve learned and enjoy the party.

Discover a different side of Cartagena during a private day trip to Palenque de San Basilio, an African community located near the banks of the Canal del Dique. You will have the opportunity to meet and greet the residents of this unique town, which is characterized by its colorful houses and vibrant culture. Plus, taking a private tour ensures you'll receive the undivided attention of your private guide.

Experience the vibrant culture of Cartagena with a half-day salsa tour. Combine salsa dance lessons with venturing out to see live salsa music in one tour. Learn the basic steps for salsa and then try them out on a dance floor in a popular live music venue. Visits to two dance clubs plus welcome drinks at each are included in this tour.

Visit the Emerald Museum and learn about gemology on this guided tour in Cartagena. While there, attend a lecture where you’ll be able to interact with different emerald specimens. Then, stop by the jewelry-making workshop to watch craftsmen manufacturing sterling silver or 18K gold emerald jewelry. Light refreshments are included.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at emerald production in Colombia during a small-group emerald cutting class in Cartagena. Complimentary transportation takes you from your accommodation to the Caribe Jewelry School Foundation. After a tutorial, you'll independently polish up to five stones using professional-level techniques and equipment. After choosing one to take home with you, tour the Emerald Museum and see Colombia's largest emerald.

We will delve into the creative heart of Colombia, exploring workshops of artisans specialized in the art of weaving. Located in picturesque settings steeped in history, these destinations will reveal the authenticity and skill of local weavers. Practical Workshop: Get ready to immerse yourself in creativity! Under the expert guidance of the artisans, you will have the opportunity to create your own piece of mustacilla crafts. From vibrant bracelets to small ornaments, you'll discover the art of interweaving brightly colored beads to form traditional patterns or custom designs. At the end of the workshop, you will take with you not only a unique handmade creation, but also unforgettable memories of your immersion in Colombian crafts. Each piece is more than an object; It is a tangible fragment of the culture that you carry with you. The experience is in English so you will also practice a little Spanish and you will be able to improve your Spanish.

Discover La Boquilla while you support an amazing project: “The project Madres-Cabeza de Familia y sus Cocos (Mothers head of the family and their coconuts).” This association of 7 women starts in 2008 when they enroll a crafts-class sponsored by the NGO ProBoquilla. Nowadays, they produce jewelry, silverware, containers, vases, belts, and accessories made of coconuts, and gladly teach you how to make your own souvenirs. The process isn’t easy; to produce a handicraft a lot of work and time is required. First, the coconuts must be soaked, cleaned and cut, a process that takes several hours. Second, they have to be polished; harsh labor that must be done with several breaks in between. Despite the time-consuming in the process, it is worth it when you see the final results. The coconut handicrafts are not only interesting because of its process, but the women involved in it. Behind the objects are women with amazing personalities shaped by their life stories.