Hello, We are Bruce and Alisa,

We started Arte Bar in 2017 with the idea of creating a space where anyone could paint in a relaxed atmosphere, a place to slow down, unwind, and feel inspired. From the beginning, our goal was to take the concept to the next level and set the standard in this kind of experience.

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Our passion for teaching art goes back to California, where we founded Artworks, a fine art school we ran for ten years. Later, in the south of France, we created Raison d’Art, a summer art retreat for teenagers. After those chapters, we made Barcelona our home and the perfect place to bring Arte Bar to life.

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Arte Bar is the result of everything we have learned from more than 25 years of teaching painting and drawing. We are proud to have been the first paint and wine studio in Spain, and since then over 30,000 people have come to paint with us. What makes us different is that we focus on teaching real techniques, from mixing colors and blending to adding light and shadow. This is not the typical paint and wine studio where the emphasis is on the wine instead of the painting.

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We believe that everyone can enjoy the process of painting and the satisfaction of creating something unique. There are no rules in our classes, only step by step guidance, personal attention, and a positive atmosphere.

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We look forward to welcoming you to our studio in Barcelona.