15 November 2025.
Palacio de Benamejí, Écija
Master carver Sebastián Pérez led a hands-on brick carving workshop, a technique particularly characteristic of the Écija and Fuentes de Andalucía area, where he presented traditional working methods and ornamental execution techniques.
12 July 2025.
Ronda, Málaga
Master mason Carlos Postigo led a traditional masonry workshop in which he presented some of the most characteristic techniques of Ronda’s historic architecture and shared examples of designs he has carried out throughout his career in the city.
15 July 2023.
Can Catá, Barcelona
Master mason Jordi Domènech showed participants how Catalan vaults are built and explained the process of laying thin bricks with fast-setting mortar, the formation of the vault layers without centering, and their successive arrangement.
9 September 2023.
Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo
Master mason Jesús Adeva introduced participants to the materials and techniques used to build the characteristic timber-frame walls and trabadillo finishes typical of Toledo’s traditional building culture.
16 November 2025.
Palacio de Benamejí, Écija
Manuel Gil Ortiz and Ingrid Gómez Cruz (Museo de la Cal de Morón) led a workshop dedicated to the fresco painting technique, where they presented the fundamentals of the traditional process and its practical application on lime-based substrates.
2 October 2025.
Palacio de Mansilla, Segovia
Artist and conservator Carolina Alcalá led a workshop dedicated to sgraffito, a technique characteristic of Segovia’s traditional architecture, where she provided an introduction to the method, a demonstration of its execution, and a hands-on experience for participants.
12 July 2025.
Ronda, Málaga
Ricardo Alderete and Jesús Palenzuela delivered a demonstration focused on traditional lime application techniques, widely used on the façades of the White Villages region, where the workshop took place.
17 November 2024.
Úbeda, Jaén
Master painter Andrés Murillo carried out a demonstration on the properties and uses of lime in construction and led a practical activity in which participants created their own designs on prepared lime-based surfaces.
13 July 2024.
Peneda, Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal
Master plasterer Marco Aurélio provided a theoretical and practical introduction to working with lime mortars and explained the traditional application and finishing techniques characteristic of this craft.
15 July 2023.
Can Catá, Barcelona
Scagliola master Anna Castilla demonstrated how some of the most characteristic finishes of the Catalan tradition are executed and explained the techniques for applying lime renders and scagliola, as well as different surface treatments typical of these traditional coatings.
23 September 2023.
Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo
Master painter and scagliola master Luis Prieto, who has extensive experience producing Toledo’s characteristic plaster finishes, introduced participants to the materials and techniques used in their execution.
22 September 2023.
Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo
Master craftsman Diego Rodríguez introduced participants to the materials and techniques characteristic of his trade. The workshop focused on traditional Toledo façade finishes, and specifically on trompe-l’œil, a defining feature of the city. The workshop concluded with a walk through Toledo to visit some of the most representative examples.
9 de septiembre de 2023.
Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo
Master plaster craftsmen Ramón Rubio and Julio Jiménez introduced participants to the secrets of their craft and demonstrated the complete process of producing plasterwork, from layout and design to construction and decoration.
20 November 2022.
Toledo
Jesús Adeva, a master builder who has worked on the restoration of numerous buildings in the city of Toledo, organized a walking route through the city streets during which participants were able to see many examples of walls built with trabadillo techniques and decorated with trompe-l’œil, two of the most characteristic techniques of the area.
19 November 2022.
Segovia
At the Church of San Nicolás, and thanks to the collaboration of the City Council, master craftsman Julio Barbero, together with his team, introduced participants in a practical and participatory manner to the characteristics and composition of Segovian sgraffito.
18 November 2022.
Madrid
Visit to the workshop of master scagliola craftsman and painter Luis Prieto, where he presented different aspects of his work, the materials he uses, and the techniques he applies, offering insight into the place where he continues to train, experiment, and conduct research. The visit was complemented by a guided walk through Madrid focused on traditional façade finishing techniques and the characteristic colors of the city’s architecture.
10 July 2021.
CIAT-UPM, Boceguillas, Segovia
Cristina Thió led a hands-on sgraffito workshop in which participants produced and applied the different layers that make up the technique on various substrates and with different compositions, allowing them to understand its structure and behavior.
9 July 2021.
CIAT-UPM, Boceguillas, Segovia
Master painter and scagliola craftsman Luis Prieto introduced participants to the production of paints using various natural pigments and to their application on different substrates, with particular emphasis on wood surfaces.
30 June 2021.
CentroCentro, Ayuntamiento de Madrid
Whitewashing has it all: economy, hygiene, ease of sourcing and application, ecological value, and, above all, a timeless aesthetic. This makes the technique consistently more modern and relevant than many finishes that attempt to replace it. In this workshop, participants were introduced to the fundamentals, application methods, and technical aspects of this type of finish.
22 September 2025.
IE Creativity Center, Segovia
Master craftsman Manuel Monteserín led a workshop dedicated to traditional rye straw thatching, in which he demonstrated the preparation and placement of the material, the use of traditional tools, and the braiding and fixing techniques characteristic of the roofs of pallozas and hórreos in the northwestern Iberian Peninsula.
17 November 2024.
Úbeda, Jaén
Ubedíes Artesanía delivered a demonstration dedicated to traditional esparto grass craft, during which participants learned different braiding techniques and methods for producing handcrafted pieces.
3 October 2021.
CentroCentro, Ayuntamiento de Madrid
Antonio Gandano introduced participants to the various uses and applications of natural fibers such as grasses and reeds, their properties, and the ways of working with each of them, as well as their current relevance in terms of sustainability and design.
16 November 2024.
Úbeda, Jaén
Master potter Pablo Tito delivered a demonstration focused on the production of wheel-thrown pottery, one of the most characteristic techniques of his family’s artisanal practice, with pieces made live as examples.
16 November 2024.
Úbeda, Jaén
The master craftsmen of Cerámica Alameda delivered a demonstration focused on the traditional manufacture of ceramic tiles and other ceramic elements, including an introduction to the characteristic processes and methods of this craft.
16 November 2023.
Porto Brandão, Lisboa
Isabel Colher, from Tardoz, delivered a demonstration on the traditional production of ceramic tiles, from workshop fabrication to their installation on the wall.
23 September 2023.
Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo
The master ceramicist introduced participants to the making and composition of geometric ceramic mosaics and presented their layout, modulation, and the use of different geometric patterns. Participants produced a small sample of the technique.
7 September 2023.
Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo
The master ceramicists of Centro Cerámico Talavera guided participants through the process of producing an arista tile. Each participant had the opportunity to prepare their own tile and to learn the techniques required to complete each step of the production process.
15 November 2025.
Master Craftsman’s Workshop, Écija
Master carpenter Miguel Ángel Balmaseda led a workshop dedicated to the traditional carpentry of Écija, in which he presented the techniques of the craft and the use of characteristic woods and tools, drawing on the work carried out in his own workshop.
23 September 2025.
IE Creativity Center, Segovia
Master craftsman Miguel Ángel Tapia delivered an introductory demonstration focused on wood crafts, in which he presented the use of hand tools and the basic techniques of carpentry and carving, introducing participants to the fundamentals of artisanal work in wood.
12 July 2025.
Ronda, Málaga
Master carpenter Miguel Ángel Balmaseda delivered a demonstration of the traditional carpentry of the Écija region, showing the techniques specific to this tradition, as well as the use of characteristic woods and tools of the craft.
16 November 2024.
Úbeda, Jaén
Master carpenter Paco Luis Martos delivered a demonstration dedicated to polychromy applied to wood, in which he explained traditional methods of surface preparation, color application, and finishing, and offered participants the opportunity to draw their own designs.
13 July 2024.
Peneda, Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal
The master carpenters of Carpintaria Senhora da Paz delivered a demonstration on traditional carpentry work characteristic of northern Portugal, where they explained the techniques specific to the craft.
24 September 2023.
Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo
Javier Goicoa and Jesús María Larrañeta, master shingle makers from the Irati area in Navarre, explained and carried out a demonstration of how this type of roofing is constructed, from sourcing the appropriate timber to the production of the wooden shingles and their installation on the roof.
6 September 2023.
Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo
Master carpenter Paco Luis Martos presented several techniques historically used to polychrome wood, including estofado. Participants experimented with different mixtures, pigments, and traditional motifs. Each participant produced an estofado sample using their chosen designs.
20 November 2022.
Toledo
Architect Javier de Mingo and master carpenter Ángel María Martín, specialists in traditional carpintería de armar, presented the study and restoration works of the coffered ceiling of the Salón Rico of Toledo. They also explained its composition and the construction process through the scale model they produced for the Toledo Consortium.
11 July 2021.
CIAT-UPM, Boceguillas, Segovia
Master carpenter Paco Luis Martos presented various techniques historically used to polychrome wood, and participants were able to experiment with different mixtures, pigments, and traditional motifs. Each participant produced a polychromy sample using their chosen designs.
29 June and 30 September 2021.
CentroCentro, Ayuntamiento de Madrid
Paco Luis Martos presented the different finishes that can be applied to wood, using a range of mixtures, pigments, and polychromies, with particular attention to gilding and estofado techniques. Participants experimented with their own compositions using the estofado technique on boards previously prepared by Paco Luis, which they were able to keep afterwards.
24 September 2025.
Casa de la Moneda, Segovia
Master blacksmith Elías de Andrés led a workshop dedicated to traditional ironwork, in which he demonstrated the fundamental techniques of the craft and the use of forge tools, with the aim of transmitting artisanal knowledge historically linked to the city of Segovia.
17 November 2024.
Úbeda, Jaén
The master blacksmiths of Forja Tiznajo delivered a demonstration focused on the use of the traditional forge to produce wrought iron pieces through the application of manual techniques characteristic of this craft.
16 November 2023.
Porto Brandão, Lisboa
Ricardo Costa, from Limalha, delivered a demonstration of chiseling and the production of metal fittings, where he explained the manual techniques characteristic of this metalworking craft.
15 July 2023.
Can Catá, Barcelona
Master blacksmith Enric Pla presented the forging work he has carried out for more than ten years at the Sagrada Familia and described the traditional techniques employed and the processes characteristic of this craft.
8 September 2023.
Museo de Santa Cruz, Toledo
Master blacksmiths Ramón Recuero and Miguel Ángel M. Luque carried out a practical demonstration of various traditional blacksmithing techniques on the forecourt of the Santa Cruz Museum in Toledo. They also presented different types of forged pieces and the characteristic tools of their craft.
10 July 2021.
CIAT-UPM, Boceguillas, Segovia
Santiago Martínez Otero shared basic notions about different metals and the traditional blacksmithing techniques used for each of them, with particular attention to leaded joints. Each participant was able to forge their own piece during the workshop.
10 October 2025.
Palacio de Mansilla, Segovia
Master stonemason Feliu Martín led a workshop dedicated to the fundamentals of stoneworking, in which he presented the use of traditional tools and the basic techniques of carving, textures, and finishes, and offered participants the opportunity to work directly on stone blocks.
13 July 2024.
Peneda, Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal
Master stonemason Guillermo Rodríguez delivered a stoneworking demonstration and presented the basic techniques of roughing out, carving, and finishing characteristic of the craft. Participants had the opportunity to work directly on their own stone blocks.
15 July 2023.
Can Catá, Barcelona
Master stonemason Feliu Martín delivered a stone masonry demonstration in which he presented stone roughing techniques, texture work, and other procedures characteristic of the traditional craft. Participants were able to experience stoneworking firsthand.
3 October 2021.
CentroCentro, Ayuntamiento de Madrid
Master stonemason Rodrigo de la Torre gave a presentation on the work of the stonemason through a recreation of an itinerant workshop, showing different types of stone pieces and their characteristics, as well as the tools used in the craft and the specific function of each one.
19 November 2022.
Segovia
Master stained glass artists Pablo and Alfonso Muñoz opened the doors of their workshop, Vetraria, to present the stages involved in the creation and restoration of stained glass carried out there. This was complemented by a visit to Segovia Cathedral, where they explained the work they have undertaken and continue to carry out on its stained glass windows.
16 November 2025.
Palacio de Benamejí, Écija
The presentation of the workshops on the extraction, conservation, and restoration of Roman mural painting and mosaics included the participation of several specialists from the Palacio de Benamejí: Beatriz Taboada Villanueva (museum curator), Irene Loschi (archaeologist and specialist in Roman painting), and Antonio Fernández Ugalde (archaeologist and museum director).
15 November 2025.
Écija
Architect Fernando Martín Sanjuán led a visit to several of his works in the city of Écija, projects for which he was awarded the Rafael Manzano Prize for New Traditional Architecture in 2020.
16 November 2023.
Porto Brandão, Lisboa
Francisco Adão delivered a demonstration on the use of natural finishes applied to metal and wood, explaining the traditional treatments used for the protection and conservation of these materials.
28 September 2021.
CentroCentro, Ayuntamiento de Madrid
Juan de Dios de la Hoz presented several of the architectural heritage restoration projects he has carried out in a participatory manner, explained the solutions adopted, and encouraged attendees to engage in an active dialogue on the conservation criteria applied and their implications.