Barcelona: Private Street Art Workshop & Mural Painting

Summary

Get hands-on with Barcelona street art and paint your own mural

You’ll step into Barcelona’s buzzing street art scene with a local artist guiding you through Jardins de les 3 Xemeneies before grabbing spray cans yourself. Learn real techniques, laugh at your wobbly lines, and leave your mark on the city — literally. It’s messy, creative, and surprisingly moving.

What’s the experience like?

We ducked under the railway bridge, shoes crunching over paint-flecked gravel, and I caught my first real whiff of spray paint — sharp, almost sweet. Our guide, Marta, waved us over to this wall already blooming with wild colors and shapes. “You’ll add something new today,” she grinned. I was honestly nervous to even hold the can at first (my fingers got sticky right away), but Marta just laughed and showed me how to control the pressure so the lines didn’t wobble everywhere. It’s harder than it looks — but kind of addictive.

Before we started painting, Marta led us around Jardins de les 3 Xemeneies — she called it “Barcelona’s outdoor gallery.” The air was warm but not heavy; you could hear skateboard wheels clacking nearby and someone playing reggaeton on a phone. She pointed out a piece by an artist named Zosen, all neon animals and zig-zags. I tried to pronounce his name right (failed), which made her laugh again. The whole place felt alive in a way museums never do.

Then came our turn: cans lined up like candy, gloves on, masks ready. We sketched out a rough design together (mine was supposed to be a cat but looked more like a cloud — nobody minded). There’s this weird thrill when you see your color actually stick to the wall for the first time. A couple of locals wandered by and gave us nods or thumbs-up; one kid even asked if he could help. By the end my hands were covered in paint dust and I felt oddly proud — not just for what we made but for being part of something bigger than just a tourist day trip in Barcelona.

I still think about that wall sometimes — maybe our little mural is gone now, painted over by someone else. But for those hours it was ours, you know? If you want to feel like you belong here for real (even if only for an afternoon), this private street art workshop is probably as close as it gets.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Street art workshop in Barcelona park

• Arrive at Jardins de les 3 Xemeneies park
• Learn spray can techniques
• Practice lines, blending, and cap pressure
• Collaborate to design mural
• Paint mural with professional artist

Top questions

Where does the private street art workshop take place?

The workshop takes place at Jardins de les 3 Xemeneies in Barcelona.

Is all spray paint and equipment provided?

Yes, all spray paints and materials needed for the workshop are included.

Can beginners join this street art experience?

Yes, the workshop is suitable for beginners and art lovers alike.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Are children allowed in the workshop?

Children can join but must be accompanied by an adult.

Does this include a tour of existing murals?

Yes, there is a short guided tour of murals and street art in the area before painting begins.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options available near Jardins de les 3 Xemeneies.

What’s included

Your day includes a guided walk through Barcelona’s biggest street art park with a local artist showing off murals in Jardins de les 3 Xemeneies, all spray paints and materials for your own mural session, plus plenty of encouragement (and laughs) along the way before heading back into the city with painted hands and new stories.