Art Workshops
& Spanish in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, a renowned artistic hub, has long attracted painters and artists, boasting world-class collections of classic and modern paintings and influencing major stylistic innovations. During the 1920s and 1930s, a group known as 'artistas del pueblo' pioneered various printing techniques, especially xylography. Living and working in the former working-class neighborhood of La Boca, their art was deeply connected to the social movements of the era, with woodcut printmaking offering an accessible art form for the masses. This workshops aim to transport you back in time to understand this artistic movement, observe and discuss key artworks, and then venture 'into the field'—the vibrant La Boca neighborhood, a major tourist attraction—to explore its emblematic areas.

In the first week, you'll create sketches and drawings, bring them back to the workshop, transfer them to wood, carve, apply printing paint, and produce black and white prints. The second week builds on this by adding color, creating matrices, and layering color prints over the initial black and white versions. The art workshop, fully equipped for large-scale wood prints, is located in La Boca and led by a local artist, university professor, and atelier director. The program also includes visits to various parts of Buenos Aires and local museums. No prior artistic experience is required, and workshops are held in the afternoons for three hours each, over six days.