TRADITIONAL BUILDING WORKSHOPS

Brick Carving Workshop, with Sebastián Pérez

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.

Masonry Work Demonstration, with Carlos Postigo

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.

Brick Vaults Workshop, with Jordi Domènech

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.

Timber-Frame Walls and Trabadillo Finishes Workshop, with Jesús Adeva

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.

Fresco Painting Workshop, with Manuel Gil Ortiz and Ingrid Gómez Cruz

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.

Sgraffito Workshop, with Carolina Alcalá

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.

Lime Mortar Finishes Workshop, with Ricardo Alderete and Jesús Palenzuela

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.

Workshop on the Uses of Lime, with Andrés Murillo

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.

Taller de Acabados con Mortero de Cal, con Marco Aurélio

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.

Finishing Techniques Workshop, with Anna Castilla

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.

Traditional Finishes of Toledo Workshop, with Luis Prieto

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.

Toledo Trompe-l’Œil Workshop, with Diego Rodríguez

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.

Plasterwork Workshop, with the master craftsmen of Artesanía Nazarí

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.

Toledo Trabadillo and Trompe-l’Œil Workshop, with Jesús Adeva

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.

Segovian Sgraffito, with Julio Barbero

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.

Façade Finishes of Madrid, with Luis Prieto and Alejandro Ciudad

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.

Traditional Finishes Workshop, with Cristina Thió

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.

Lime Paints and Natural Pigments Workshop, with Luis Prieto

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.

Learning How to Whitewash Workshop, with Luis Prieto

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.

Thatched Roofs Workshop, with Manuel Monteserín

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.

Esparto Grass Craft Demonstration, with Ubedíes Artesanía

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.

Natural Fibers Workshop, with Antonio Gandano

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.

Pottery Demonstration, with Pablo Tito

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.

Ceramic Tile Workshop, with Cerámica Alameda

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.

From the Workshop to the Wall: Traditional Tile Making, with Isabel Colher

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.

Nazarí Geometric Ceramic Mosaic Workshop, with Fátima Quesada

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.

Tile Modeling Workshop, with Centro Cerámico Talavera

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.

Demostración de Carpintería Ecijana, con Miguel Ángel Balmaseda

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.

Carpentry and Wood Carving Workshop, with Miguel Ángel Tapia

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.

Carpentry Demonstration, with Miguel Ángel Balmaseda

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.

Polychromy on Wood Workshop, with Paco Luis Martos

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.

Carpentry Demonstration, with Carpintaria Senhora da Paz

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.

Irati Forest Wooden Shingle Roofs Demonstration, with Javier Goicoa and Jesús María Larrañeta

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.

Adding Color to Wood, with Paco Luis Martos

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.

The Restoration of the Artesonado of the Salón Rico of Toledo, with Javier de Mingo and Ángel Martín.

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.

Polychromy on Wood Workshop, with Paco Luis Martos

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.

Adding Color to Wood Workshop, with Paco Luis Martos

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.

Blacksmithing Workshop, with Elías de Andrés

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.

Artistic Blacksmithing Workshop, with Forja Tiznajo

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.

Chiseling and Metal Fittings Demonstration, with Ricardo Costa

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.

Blacksmithing Works Demonstration, with Enric Pla

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.

Traditional Blacksmithing Demonstration, with Ramón Recuero and Miguel Ángel M. Luque

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.

Blacksmithing and Leaded Glass Workshop, with Santiago Martínez Otero

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.

Stone Masonry Workshop, with Feliu Martín

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.

Stone Masonry Workshop, with Guillermo Rodríguez

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.

Stone Masonry Workshop, with Feliu Martín

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.

Demonstration of Stonemasonry Techniques, Tools, and Materials, with Rodrigo de la Torre

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.

Creation and Restoration of Stained Glass Windows, with Pablo and Alfonso Muñoz

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.

Presentation of the Workshops on Extraction, Conservation, and Restoration of Roman Mural Painting and Mosaics

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).

Technical Visit through Écija, with Fernando Martín Sanjuán

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.

Natural Finishes for Metal and Wood Demonstration, with Francisco Adão

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.

Dialogue: What Does an Architect Consider Before Restoring a Heritage Element?, with Juan de Dios de la Hoz

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.

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