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Want to get to know new people? Practicing Spanish in Bogot\u00e1? Get creative while traveling? Get to know the Colombian culture? Look beyond the standard activities and experience the creative side of Colombia. A country with a huge handicraft culture. Especially in recent years, there are more and more creative workshops and small entrepreneurs making the most beautiful things. I go to at least two creative workshops every week in Bogot\u00e1. I do crochet (wool stores and workshops below), ceramics (I make more and more myself), watercolor (painting and language exchange at the same time) and I paint totebags. In this article you will read 5 creative workshops you can join in Bogot\u00e1. Also in combination with practicing Spanish. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Handicrafts in Colombia<\/h2>\n
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Colombia breathes handicrafts, or artesan\u00edas in Spanish. From the famous colored Wayuu bags to typical sombreros and so much more. In Colombia, you can find everything. More and more people are doing handicrafts. Making everything themselves in a sustainable way. With materials from Colombia. Look for example at this really beautiful jewelry from Coco Lush<\/strong><\/a>. Made in Colombia. <\/p>\n

And are you in Colombia in December and love local handicrafts? Then be sure to visit the famous Expo Artesanias in Corferias in Bogot\u00e1<\/strong><\/a>, where Colombia’s finest handicrafts come together. I have been there and it is truly spectacular. <\/p>\n

No wonder that in Bogot\u00e1, or really anywhere in Colombia, you have more and more entrepreneurs selling homemade products. And you can also do fun creative workshops everywhere. Even in the smallest villages. <\/p>\n

Why should you join a creative workshop while traveling?<\/h3>\n

No time for workshops while travelling? Go off the beaten path and look beyond what is ‘normal’. <\/p>\n

Being creative is not only very relaxing, it also gives your life more depth (it is also SO much fun to use your homemade stuff). Furthermore, you get to know Colombian culture through it. It is a very good way to meet people, learn something new and practice Spanish. Are you an introvert traveling in Colombia<\/a><\/strong>? Then this is a nice, casual way to get to know the culture and have a social moment. <\/p>\n

Also nice: in Colombia, these workshops cost a fraction of what you (probably) pay for it at home.<\/p>\n

And if this is not enough: you also support local small business owners. Instead of buying a souvenir that was actually imported, make it yourself or buy it from someone who made it in a small workshop in Colombia. <\/p>\n

So: Leave the tourist stream aside for once and venture into the undiscovered Bogotan path. And who knows, maybe I’ll see you soon at one of the workshops below! <\/strong><\/p>\n

Want to know all the creative things I do in Bogot\u00e1?<\/strong> Search on my Instagram account<\/strong> <\/a>for the pinned story “Creative Life.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>\"Handicraft<\/div><\/a><\/div>
<\/span>\"Crochet<\/div><\/a><\/div>
<\/span>\"Watercolor<\/div><\/a><\/div>
<\/span>\"Handicrafts<\/div><\/a><\/div>
<\/span>\"Bogot\u00e1<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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5 Creative workshops in Bogot\u00e1 to do during your stay<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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1. Dame tu Lengua: combine practicing Spanish with painting or other activities<\/h3>\n

Dame tu Lengua (literally translated: give me your tongue) is a cultural center where intercultural exchange is combined with all kinds of workshops. You can practice Spanish, take salsa lessons, cooking classes and there are all kinds of creative workshops. <\/p>\n

Painting and language exchange<\/h4>\n

I myself go to Colorverso (almost) every Wednesday.<\/strong> This is a cross-cultural watercolor painting workshop. You don’t need to sign up and admission is free. You just have to order something from the menu (menu 1 vegetarian empanadas is highly recommended). All kinds of different people come together, many eager to meet new people and learn new things.<\/strong> About 80% are Colombian, and they often like to practice English. And foreigners who come like to practice Spanish. For me, it’s a nice way to get to know people and learn to watercolor better. <\/p>\n

So you have a very cozy hodgepodge of people to chat with. Meanwhile, you are painting. Every week there is a different theme, organized by Lina. Lina also gives watercolor courses in case you really want to go for it. <\/p>\n

You can also go on Friday nights, when there is watercolor with wine.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perfect for when you are traveling in Colombia and want to do fun activities in Bogot\u00e1 combined with getting to know people and learning Spanish. Or if you live (temporarily) in Bogot\u00e1 this is also a great place to spend your free time. <\/p>\n

Dame tu Lengua practical<\/h4>\n

Location<\/strong>: Calle 55 # 9-23, Chapinero, Bogot\u00e1, Colombia (here on the map<\/strong><\/a>)
\nWebsite Dame tu Lenga<\/strong><\/a>
\nCost<\/strong>: free and paid, depending on what you want to do
\nHow do you pay?<\/strong> On site cash, credit or debit card
\nLanguage<\/strong>: Spanish and English are spoken. There are also language exchanges French and German
\nDo you need to bring your own painting supplies?<\/strong> No! Lina has everything for you. It’s not of the best quality, but you can paint with it. I myself always bring my own watercolor stuff.
\nOn Instagram you will find much more information and stay up to date on activities:<\/strong><\/p>\n